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Privacy Commissioner scrutinises Foodstuffs' facial recognition trial
Surveillance

Privacy Commissioner scrutinises Foodstuffs' facial recognition trial

Privacy Commissioner scrutinises Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial over potential privacy issues and concerns about accuracy and bias among New Zealand's diverse populations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024

Global Stories

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HID report reveals top trends in physical access control industry
Surveillance

HID report reveals top trends in physical access control industry

HID's 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report reveals key trends shaping the industry, including mobile access, AI, and sustainability influencing access control upgrades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Appdome launches SDKProtect to secure mobile development
Endpoint Protection

Appdome launches SDKProtect to secure mobile development

Appdome launches SDKProtect to enhance mobile SDK security. This service aims to counteract threats like root detection evasion and data tampering, ensuring safer applications.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Hands-on Review: Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone
Surveillance

Hands-on Review: Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone

Australia budget mobile phone manufacturer, Aspera Mobile, has released its Nitro 2 Android Go smartphone. Techday's Darren Price takes a look at the pearl version of the phone sent over for review.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
The problem with biometrics and the key things to consider
DevOps

The problem with biometrics and the key things to consider

Biometrics promise secure authentication, but they aren't foolproof. Issues with accuracy, hacking, theft, privacy, and bias complicate their efficacy.

By Roger Grimes • 5 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Arlo Technologies reveals top factors for choosing security cameras
Surveillance

Arlo Technologies reveals top factors for choosing security cameras

Arlo Technologies unveils five key factors, including recording clarity and field of view, to consider when choosing a security camera.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Biometrics market projected to reach USD $173.7bn by 2032, says report
Surveillance

Biometrics market projected to reach USD $173.7bn by 2032, says report

The surge in demand for secure identification boosts the market valuation of biometrics technology, set to rise from USD $50.3bn in 2023 to USD $173.7bn by 2032, according to DataHorizzon Research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Wasabi AiR launches AI-powered media storage to boost efficiency
Storage

Wasabi AiR launches AI-powered media storage to boost efficiency

Wasabi Technologies launches Wasabi AiR, an AI-powered media storage platform offering automatic tagging and transcription with pay-only-for-storage pricing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
The future of authentication: Are you embracing biometrics?
Surveillance

The future of authentication: Are you embracing biometrics?

Biometric technology is experiencing exponential growth and is predicted to transform the future of authentication.

By Katie Björk and Vito Fabbrizio • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
i-PRO shares key tips on data privacy protection
Surveillance

i-PRO shares key tips on data privacy protection

Security solutions firm i-PRO underscores the importance of data privacy in a world increasingly under surveillance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
CAMS enters insurance sector with major Oriental Insurance mandate
Surveillance

CAMS enters insurance sector with major Oriental Insurance mandate

Financial technology provider Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) secures an expansive contract from Oriental Insurance Company.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Biometric-enabled POS transactions set to surge, says Juniper Research
Surveillance

Biometric-enabled POS transactions set to surge, says Juniper Research

Juniper Research predicts a 138% jump in transactions via biometric-enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminals, climbing from 19.5 billion in 2023 to 46 billion by 2028.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
The transformational power of AI in security
Surveillance

The transformational power of AI in security

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising security with advanced surveillance cameras that augment monitoring, improve threat detection and streamline emergency responses, reshaping public safety and crime prevention.

By Marius Van Der Merwe • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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One Nexus & Kia UK celebrate 10 years of Kia Rental success
Surveillance

One Nexus & Kia UK celebrate 10 years of Kia Rental success

One Nexus and Kia UK celebrate a decade of success with their Kia Rental programme, marking a milestone in innovative, customer-friendly mobility solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Deepfakes now second most common UK business security threat
Surveillance

Deepfakes now second most common UK business security threat

Deepfakes now rank as the second most common security threat to UK businesses, with over 32% experiencing such incidents, a new ISMS.online report reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
BSI provides strict guidelines for ethical use of facial recognition
Surveillance

BSI provides strict guidelines for ethical use of facial recognition

The BSI issues comprehensive guidelines on ethical facial recognition use amid rising global privacy concerns, aiming to foster public trust and curb system bias.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Barracuda Networks tackle rising Aussie credential stuffing scams
Surveillance

Barracuda Networks tackle rising Aussie credential stuffing scams

Barracuda Networks proposes sturdy measures against escalating Australian credential stuffing scams, affecting around 20,000 consumers, with increased bot-assisted logins and poor password hygiene.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024