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ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia
Data Protection

ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia

Business buyers in Australia can now get a 0.99kg 14-inch Copilot+ PC from AUD $3,399, with local AI tools and 26-hour battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range
Surveillance

No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range

The new OMVI range could cut costs for homes and businesses by replacing multi-camera setups with one device that tracks subjects in 360 degrees.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month
Iveda launches real-time AI shoplifting detection tool
Data Protection

Iveda launches real-time AI shoplifting detection tool

Retailers can now flag shoplifting in live footage within seconds, as the new tool works without model training or data labelling.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
PMT wins three data centre security deals in record month
Biometrics

PMT wins three data centre security deals in record month

Data centre work is set to lift future revenue, with PMT booking three multi-million-dollar security contracts in its strongest month to date.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps
Digital Transformation

Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps

Deepfake threats are pushing public bodies to harden identity checks and governance, as Gartner forecasts dedicated TrustOps teams by 2028.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
3DiVi adds session intelligence to biometric checks
Biometrics

3DiVi adds session intelligence to biometric checks

Banks and fintech groups could spot rising rejection rates and hidden attack patterns sooner, with 3DiVi's new layer analysing live biometric sessions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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Fime wins MOSIP accreditation for biometric testing
Data Protection

Fime wins MOSIP accreditation for biometric testing

The certification could help governments avoid faulty enrolment hardware that risks undermining digital ID schemes used by more than 100 million people.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Asus ExpertBook Ultra
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Asus ExpertBook Ultra

Business users get a premium 1kg laptop with all-day battery life, stronger-than-expected graphics and robust security for modern workloads.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Last week
KYC for Neobanks in Asia region
Data Protection

KYC for Neobanks in Asia region

Fast-growing digital banks in Asia face tighter checks as varied rules and weak data systems make customer verification harder across borders.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last week
Most under-16s still using social media despite ban
Gaming

Most under-16s still using social media despite ban

Parents are bearing most of the burden, as 78% of under-16s in Australia are still accessing social media covered by the ban.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
TrueLayer launches Bank on File for recurring payments
Payment Technologies

TrueLayer launches Bank on File for recurring payments

Recurring payments can now be authorised directly from UK bank accounts, with live use already underway for investing and rent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month
Facewatch expands facial recognition into pharmacy sector
Data Protection

Facewatch expands facial recognition into pharmacy sector

Rising theft and abuse in pharmacies is pushing operators towards facial recognition tools that warn staff when known offenders enter stores.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
ROC tops NIST fingerprint test in Class B accuracy
Biometrics

ROC tops NIST fingerprint test in Class B accuracy

Its latest NIST ranking may bolster bids for government identity contracts, after ROC topped Class B slap fingerprint accuracy and cut error rates.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Interac adds AI fraud checks to Verified identity service
Fintech

Interac adds AI fraud checks to Verified identity service

Canadian businesses will get tougher digital onboarding defences as the phased rollout targets deepfakes, spoofed video and device tampering by Q3 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Britons no better than Americans at spotting deepfakes
Generative AI

Britons no better than Americans at spotting deepfakes

Familiarity with AI fakery is not improving detection, as a UK survey found Britons struggled to spot manipulated video and stills.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
iProov launches tool to spot deepfakes in video calls
Biometrics

iProov launches tool to spot deepfakes in video calls

Growing use of AI fakery is forcing companies to verify who is really on screen before hiring, approving payments or granting access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief
Data Protection

Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief

The hire comes as live facial recognition in British shops faces mounting scrutiny over privacy, accountability and safeguards for shoppers and staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month