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.

Suprema has announced the premiere of its next-generation access control solutions at Intersec 2026, which will take place from January 12 to 14 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The company’s focus will be on AI-powered security technologies that, according to the manufacturer, mark the beginning of a new era in intelligent access control. Visitors will have the opportunity to attend live demonstrations and experience first-hand the solutions that are redefining the way identities and access are managed.

During the exhibition, Suprema’s experts will be available to discuss the practical application of these new technologies across a wide range of security environments. The company is inviting partners and integrators to schedule meetings and gain deeper insight into its upcoming innovations.

Suprema will be exhibiting in Hall S2, Booth S2-F33.

Ruijie Reyee has launched a new version of its mobile demonstration kit—Demo Suitcase V3.0—designed as a practical and adaptable tool for presenting network solutions to partners and end users. Compared to the previous version, the new generation features an improved design with a single-piece backing board and interchangeable equipment, allowing the contents of the suitcase to be easily customized for different demonstration scenarios.

One of the key upgrades is the ability to quickly swap and reorganize devices inside the suitcase, making the demo kit fully adaptable to the needs of individual integrators or sales teams. Instead of traditional screw-based mounting, Ruijie Reyee has introduced a Velcro system in version V3.0, significantly speeding up equipment setup and simplifying preparation for presentations.

The Velcro solution is reusable, enabling devices to be easily removed, repositioned, or taken out for standalone display without additional tools or wasted time. This approach provides greater flexibility during presentations, training sessions, or trade show appearances, where fast and efficient adaptation is often essential.

As reported by the web portal SecurityWeek, security researchers have warned about two malicious Chrome extensions that secretly collected browser data, including users’ conversations with AI tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek. According to a report by OX Security, the extensions impersonated a legitimate add-on associated with a well-known AI service, enabling them to surpass 900,000 downloads. Although users were asked to consent to the collection of allegedly anonymous analytics data, the extensions in practice harvested complete AI conversation histories.

In addition, they collected URLs from open browser tabs, search queries, session identifiers, and other sensitive authentication data. Such activity could have resulted in the exposure of internal corporate domains and details about organizational IT infrastructures. Depending on how affected users interacted with AI tools, the compromised data may have included source code, personal data, confidential business information, and legal content. OX Security warns that this type of data can be abused for corporate espionage, identity theft, or targeted phishing campaigns.

The malicious extensions have since been removed from the Google Chrome Web Store, and users are advised to uninstall them immediately and review the security of their systems.

According to the latest research by MarketsandMarkets, the global biometric identity verification market is experiencing robust growth, driven by accelerating digitalization and rising security requirements. The market, valued at USD 7.76 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 17.81 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%. Key drivers behind this expansion include the increase in digital fraud, the wider adoption of remote onboarding, the growth of digital payments, and the expansion of e-government services.
Across the banking and financial services, public sector, and healthcare industries, organizations are increasingly deploying advanced biometric technologies such as facial, iris, and fingerprint recognition, supported by AI-based liveness detection and anti-spoofing mechanisms. Particular emphasis is being placed on multimodal biometric systems that combine multiple authentication methods to improve accuracy and reliability. The study indicates that AI-enhanced biometrics significantly improve real-time identity verification precision. At the same time, high computational demands of advanced algorithms and the complexity of integrating biometrics with existing IT and security infrastructures remain key market challenges.

A key growth opportunity has been identified in the application of behavioral biometrics for continuous user authentication, while at the same time the rapid development of deepfake technologies and increasingly sophisticated attacks are placing additional pressure on solution providers.

Regionally, Asia-Pacific has been identified as the fastest-growing market, supported by large-scale national digital identity initiatives and the continued growth of mobile services. Biometric identity verification is increasingly being adopted across airports, financial services, e-commerce, and industrial environments, where it delivers higher operational efficiency and reduced risk. Leading players shaping the development of this market include IDEMIA, NEC Corporation, Daon, HID Global, and Persona, whose solutions are deployed across multiple industry verticals worldwide.