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NEC and NT Police recognised for facial recognition technology
Digital Signage

NEC and NT Police recognised for facial recognition technology

The Northern Territory Police Force and NEC has been acknowledged for its use of facial recognition technology to fight crime.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

Global Stories

Facial recognition stories

Will the iPhone X's Face ID be hackable? Security expert weighs in
Surveillance

Will the iPhone X's Face ID be hackable? Security expert weighs in

The iPhone X's facial recognition technologies have been called into question by a security consultant who claims that no tech is ever unbeatable.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
NEC releases facial recognition software - passwords, a thing of the past?
Digital Signage

NEC releases facial recognition software - passwords, a thing of the past?

NEC's new facial recognition software could make traditional passwords obsolete, boosting security for mobile services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017
How facial recognition will revolutionise customer experiences
Customer Relationship Management

How facial recognition will revolutionise customer experiences

Facial recognition technology could remove the need for paper-driven and time-consuming processes, and shorten the entire sales cycle.

By Graham McCorkill • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
Biometrics tech to be worth $9.6 billion by 2022
Surveillance

Biometrics tech to be worth $9.6 billion by 2022

Facial recognition technology is on the rise. The 2D and 3D biometrics industry will be worth $9.6 billion in revenue by 2022.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Smart tracking tech: prepare for the next 10 years of evolution
Surveillance

Smart tracking tech: prepare for the next 10 years of evolution

Current tracking tech can pinpoint GPS accuracy to within a few metres. It will get much more powerful in the next decade, Daniel Lewkovitz says.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
Big things are on the horizon for biometrics security
Surveillance

Big things are on the horizon for biometrics security

Biometrics industry to reach $30bn by 2021, driven by fingerprint sensors and facial recognition, says ABI Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Aussie Police implement facial recognition software
Digital Signage

Aussie Police implement facial recognition software

NT Police harness NEC's cutting-edge facial recognition tech to bolster crime-fighting efforts and enhance public safety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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Data heading to 1.8 zettabytes this year
Surveillance

Data heading to 1.8 zettabytes this year

The world's digital data is expected to reach 1.8 zettabytes in 2011, doubling every two years and surpassing storage capacity, reveals an EMC and IDC study.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
A Timely Perspective
Unified Communications

A Timely Perspective

Intel celebrates its 40th anniversary with insights from 20-year veteran Graham Tucker, reflecting on the tech revolution and future trends in computing.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008