Motorola Solutions presented a wide range of advanced security technologies at Intersec 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the leading global players in the smart security sector. The company’s stand was also visited by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, further underscoring the importance of this appearance in the context of developing security solutions for smart cities.
Among the highlighted innovations was the Avigilon Intercom Touch, a solution from the Avigilon portfolio that combines intercom functionality, access control, and video surveillance in a single AI-powered device featuring a 7-inch touchscreen. On this occasion, Motorola Solutions also drew attention to the use of generative AI through Visual Alerts, which transform simple text descriptions into real-time situational awareness.
Visitors to Stand SA-C11 also had the opportunity to explore advanced H6A Dual Head and Fisheye cameras, as well as integrations with Apple Wallet, Halo Smart Sensors, and body-worn cameras, demonstrating Motorola Solutions’ comprehensive and connected approach to modern security ecosystems.
With the start of the new school term, security guards are being deployed in schools across Croatia, becoming a visible part of everyday life in many educational institutions. As reported by dnevnik.hr, security personnel are already undergoing specialized training to prepare them for work in the sensitive school environment. The training programme includes self-defence techniques, proper use of security equipment, and procedures for handling various risk situations. Special emphasis is placed on psychological preparation and responding to real-life scenarios, ranging from communication with distressed parents to dealing with unauthorized visitors.
Security guards in schools will not carry firearms, relying instead on physical readiness and standard protective equipment. The practical part of the training lasts a total of 60 hours, with instructors noting a high level of preparedness among participants. The programme includes both individuals already working in schools and unemployed candidates who see this initiative as a new professional opportunity. The job is considered attractive due to regular working hours and stable employment conditions. Security guards emphasize that the safety of children is their absolute priority and that their role in schools is primarily preventive.
At the international Intersec Dubai 2026 exhibition, Hytera presented its latest generation of security solutions, with a strong focus on intelligent technologies for public safety. In partnership with NAFFCO, the company showcased integrated solutions that combine robotics, mission-critical communications systems, and video technologies.
Among the key innovations is the XD-001 Quadruped Robot, a robotic platform designed for inspections in high-risk environments, enabling security teams to operate more safely and efficiently in complex scenarios. In addition, Hytera also unveiled mission-critical communication systems and body-worn cameras aimed at improving operational transparency and enhancing the protection of personnel in the field.
This approach highlights the growing trend of tighter integration between robotics, reliable communications, and video surveillance as core elements of modern security operations. Hytera states that its solutions contribute to faster responses in crisis situations and support smarter and safer operations for response teams, particularly in dynamic and demanding environments.
At Intersec, the company expects intensive discussions with partners and new opportunities for international cooperation, and invites all interested parties to visit the NAFFCO booth in Hall 6.
Dubai has once again become the epicenter of the global security industry, as the latest edition of Intersec Dubai has officially opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As the world’s largest and most influential international exhibition dedicated to security, safety, and fire protection technologies, Intersec 2026 brings together more than 1,000 exhibitors and over 50,000 professional visitors from across the globe, creating a unique platform for knowledge exchange, innovation showcase, and new business opportunities.
From the very first day, Intersec once again confirms Dubai’s position as a global meeting point for technology and industry. The exhibition halls host virtually all key companies and manufacturers from the security sector, presenting the latest solutions in video surveillance, access control, critical infrastructure protection, cyber security, and smart systems.
This year’s edition continues to serve as a major platform for new product launches, strategic meetings, and discussions on future industry trends, with a strong focus on integrated solutions, artificial intelligence, and the digital transformation of security systems.
The event is also attended by the teams of a&s Adria and a&s Middle East, who have been actively involved in all key activities from day one. Visitors can meet them at Booth 2H30, where they can learn more about opportunities for brand promotion, increasing market visibility, and connecting with relevant stakeholders from the Middle East security industry.
Hikvision has announced its second generation of professional access control systems, developed after years of technological advancement and extensive field experience. The new product line is designed to be user-friendly while meeting the demands of professional applications in both indoor and outdoor environments.
The portfolio includes vandal-resistant access control terminals, controllers, card readers, as well as additional solutions to be introduced in the coming period. Notable models include the DS-K2700X series, designed for multi-door and high-capacity access control applications, and the DS-K1109 series, which supports mobile access technologies such as QR codes and Bluetooth. The DS-K1T502 and DS-K1T805 series provide all-in-one management of access control, video intercom, and video surveillance, combined with a slimmer design suitable for installations in space-constrained areas.
The new generation offers easy web-based management via PC or mobile phone, including AP mode operation on selected models with Wi-Fi support.
The system enables flexible authentication using cards, PINs, and biometrics, as well as modern mobile credentials such as Bluetooth, NFC, and QR codes. Professional features including anti-passback, first person in, multi-factor authentication, and multi-door interlocking further enhance security. The solution is fully integrable with Hikvision’s video surveillance, video intercom, and alarm systems, delivering a unified and centrally managed security platform.
More information about Hikvision’s second generation of professional access control systems is available at: https://bit.ly/49223gW
Bosch Security and Safety Systems has announced the launch of IQSIGHT, a new security brand positioned as an “intelligence-first” company built on the trusted foundation of Bosch technology. While the name is new, the company emphasizes that its commitment to quality, reliability, and performance remains unchanged.
IQSIGHT solutions combine video and intelligence in real time, with the goal of turning video data into actionable understanding when it matters most. The focus is on enabling clearer decision-making, faster response times, and reliable security in demanding operational environments. According to the announcement, IQSIGHT’s visual intelligence will provide security teams with enhanced situational awareness and more effective risk management.
With the launch of this brand, Bosch further underscores its strategic shift toward intelligent, software-driven security solutions, aligning with the market’s growing demand for advanced analytics and faster operational response. More information about the IQSIGHT platform is available through the company’s official channels.
The specialized security media asmag.com is celebrating 29 years of operation by looking back at its digital beginnings, from a time when the internet had not yet assumed the role it plays today. To mark the anniversary, the editorial team published an archival view of its very first website, which primarily served as an extension of the print magazine rather than a standalone information channel. Among the content from that period are advertisements and articles such as “1997/98 Hottest Dome Cameras from Japan,” which at the time were available exclusively in the printed edition. This archival snapshot today offers an interesting testimony to the development of the security industry, as well as to the transformation of the media that cover it.
The team at asmag.com notes that the contrast between those early days and today’s global digital platform best illustrates how technology, the industry, and the way information is consumed have changed over nearly three decades.
To mark the anniversary, readers are invited to explore a special “gem” from the asmag.com archive, available at https://lnkd.in/gapRgPnG, while the Internet Archive (archive.org) has preserved additional fascinating records of the early stages of the platform’s online presence, accessible at https://lnkd.in/g4bKyfAF.
The editorial team of a&s Adria extends its sincere congratulations to our colleagues at asmag.com on this valuable milestone, with best wishes for many more successful years of professional reporting and coverage of technological innovation.
ASSA ABLOY, through its Megadoor solutions, protects some of the world’s largest industrial openings, including shipyards, aircraft hangars, and wind turbine factories. These doors are designed for large-scale facilities and demanding operating conditions, where safety, stability, and reliability are critical. Megadoor systems can reach widths of more than 50 meters and heights exceeding 30 meters, while maintaining stable operation in strong winds, low temperatures, and coastal environments. Each solution is tailored to the specific project and includes reinforced materials for cold climates, anti-fall safety mechanisms, and storm locks for severe weather conditions.
The doors operate on a vertical folding principle, with metal beams and durable fabric panels enabling smooth lifting and folding into horizontal sections. Most projects begin with a detailed, customized design phase involving sales, engineering, production, and project management teams working together. Installation is carried out using the door’s own hoisting system, reducing the need for cranes and lowering risk at sensitive sites such as airports.
Originally developed in Sweden in the early 1970s, Megadoor safety doors are now seeing growing global demand, particularly in the renewable energy sector, where large openings are essential for transporting wind turbine components.
Intersec 2026, the world’s leading platform for manufacturers and buyers in the security, safety and fire protection industries, opens next week for its 27th edition, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council.
Taking place from 12–14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Intersec 2026 is set to be the largest and most comprehensive edition in the event’s history, welcoming more than 1,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries and in excess of 50,000 trade visitors from across the globe.
As a result of the unprecedented demand, which has seen strong international participation with pavilions from the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Singapore, Sweden, China, Turkey and Korea, the exhibition has expanded by nearly 12,000 square metres, spanning 65,000 sqm of gross exhibition space across multiple halls and outdoor demonstration areas, underscoring Dubai’s role as a global hub for security innovation, emergency preparedness and resilience.
Intersec 2026 will showcase cutting-edge technologies, frontline solutions and integrated strategies across five core product sectors: Homeland Security & Policing, Cybersecurity, Commercial & Perimeter Security, Fire & Rescue, and Health & Safety. Together, these sectors provide an overview of how organisations, governments, and critical infrastructure operators are responding to increasingly complex physical, digital, and environmental risks.
Dishan Isaac, Show Director of Intersec at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “Intersec 2026 marks a significant milestone for the event and for the global security, safety and fire protection community. The scale and growth of this edition reflect the urgency with which organisations are seeking clarity, collaboration and future-ready solutions.
“Intersec has evolved into a platform where leadership, innovation and operational realities converge, and we are proud to welcome the industry to our largest and most globally representative edition to date, solidifying our position as a key platform for global collaboration, knowledge exchange and business development.”
A cornerstone of Intersec 2026 is its expanded conference and knowledge programme, delivering high-level insight and practical guidance across multiple dedicated platforms from more than 250 experts. The International Security Leaders’ Summit returns as a flagship forum, bringing together senior decision-makers responsible for national security, critical infrastructure, crisis management and organisational resilience. Sessions will address topics including AI governance, crisis leadership, human risk, public-private collaboration and aligning security strategy with national visions.
The Fire & Rescue Conference will examine advancements in fire prediction, building life-safety systems, passive fire protection and emergency response, with contributions from global fire authorities, engineers and frontline responders. Meanwhile, the Health & Safety Conference will focus on workforce protection, behavioural safety, wellbeing and the evolving responsibilities facing organisations in high-risk environments.
Cyber resilience will take centre stage at the InCyber Briefing, where CISOs and digital risk leaders will explore AI, post-quantum readiness, data sovereignty, and cyber crisis simulation, while specialist theatres, including the Access Control Theatre, Control Room Innovation Theatre, and the SIRA Forum, will deliver targeted technical insight and regulatory perspectives.
The IFPO Certified Security Supervision and Management (CSSMP) Workshop and Challenge Exam is an interactive session designed for security professionals looking to advance their supervisory and management skills and includes scenario-based exercises to prepare participants for the final exam and real-world application.
The Passive Fire Day and the FCIA–NFCA PFPCON ’26 Dubai, a co-located event that connects global experts, innovators, and practitioners to advance standards, competency, and collaboration across the passive fire sector, round out the features.
Intersec 2026 will also launch a series of exclusive, invitation-only Executive Roundtables led by PwC and Kearney that bring together senior leaders from government, industry, and technology for focused, high-level dialogue on the most pressing challenges facing the security, safety, and fire protection sectors.
In addition to conferences and workshops, visitors can experience live features and immersive demonstrations, including real-world response scenarios and innovation showcases that bridge strategy and on-the-ground execution. The Intersec Awards 2026, recognising excellence across security, fire safety, cybersecurity and HSE, will also take place during the week, celebrating the leaders and organisations shaping the future of the industry.
Intersec 2026 continues to benefit from the strategic support of key UAE authorities, including the General Command of Dubai Civil Defense (DCD) and the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), underlining its alignment with national resilience and safety priorities. Intersec 2026 opens its doors on Monday, 12 January, and will run until Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
For more information and to register for the event, please click here.
