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Milestone Systems expands APAC presence with new experience centre
EduTech

Milestone Systems expands APAC presence with new experience centre

Milestone Systems has launched its most interactive Experience Centre in Melbourne's Mulgrave, boosting its APAC presence with cutting-edge video tech solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

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Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service
Surveillance

Mastercard unveils biometric payment passkey service

Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Dynabook launches Portégé X30L-M ultra-light laptop from AUD $2,060
Surveillance

Dynabook launches Portégé X30L-M ultra-light laptop from AUD $2,060

Dynabook launches ultra-light Portégé X30L-M laptop for business pros, priced from AUD $2,060, featuring AI, security, and military-grade toughness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
AI laptops set to revolutionise personal computing in 2024
Gaming

AI laptops set to revolutionise personal computing in 2024

AI's integration in personal computing sees a transformative year. MSI's AI laptops promise faster, secure processing and energy efficiency, reshaping user experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Milestone expands presence with new experience centre
Surveillance

Exclusive: Milestone expands presence with new experience centre

Milestone Systems is amplifying its footprint by inaugurating an innovative experience centre in Melbourne, showcasing its cutting-edge video technology.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024
Surveillance

HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024

HID's 2024 report reveals five key trends shaping access control, including mobile IDs and AI adoption. The market in Australia is set for over 8% growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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

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Vision-Box deploys 150 biometric touchpoints in Indonesian airports
Surveillance

Vision-Box deploys 150 biometric touchpoints in Indonesian airports

Vision-Box has installed over 150 biometric touchpoints at Jakarta and Bali airports to enhance Indonesia's border security and improve passenger experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
How facial recognition secures and simplifies immigration checkpoints in Indonesia
Surveillance

How facial recognition secures and simplifies immigration checkpoints in Indonesia

Facial recognition tech at Batam Center's Autogates reduces wait times and enhances security, revolutionising border crossings for Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.

By HID • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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
Navigating New Zealand's data centre landscape: Modular trends and opportunities
Surveillance

Navigating New Zealand's data centre landscape: Modular trends and opportunities

New Zealand's data centres are evolving with modular, bespoke designs to meet low latency, sustainability, and scalability needs, attracting tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft.

By Jason Molloy • 5 min read • Wed, 5th 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