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Kiwi company adapts sports gear technology for safer PPE

Smart PPE that stores vital data on the gear itself will help speed emergency response for construction and industrial workers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021

Global Stories

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Surveillance

HID & ASSA ABLOY win Red Dot for BG100 biometric airport gate

HID and ASSA ABLOY have won the Red Dot Award 2025 for their BG100 Speedgate, a biometric eGate enhancing security and passenger flow in airports.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Marketing Technologies

Hotels use AI tech to enhance guest experiences

Hotels are leveraging AI technology to enhance guest experiences, offering personalised services while improving operational efficiency in a competitive market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Semiconductors

Near Field Communication to reach US$46 billion by 2027

The global near-field communication market was US$17,875 million in 2020 and will be US$46,781 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 14.8% from 2021 to 2027.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Thu, 5th Jan 2023

Marketing Technologies

Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world

Mastercard has developed Enhanced Contactless (Ecos) specifications to future-proof contactless payments and ensure high levels of security and convenience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021

Unified Communications

Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19

Digital technologies, such as contactless payments and remote working, will have a lasting impact on society post-COVID-19.

By Rob Stummer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020

Marketing Technologies

The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Amid COVID-19, Australia sees a surge in contactless card payments, enhancing daily safety and convenience, with over half of transactions now contact-free.

By Michael Robertson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020

Marketing Technologies

COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200

New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020

Customer Experience

Kiwis more trusting of digital payment methods - and customer experience is the driver

Kiwis are starting to trust digital payment methods much more since contactless, mobile wallets and online checkouts have arrived on the scene.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016

Identity and Access Management

How to upgrade student IDs for better security, more efficient issuance, and to support new services

University administrators do more with less, however many facilities are still using obsolete, vulnerable campus ID cards. It's time to upgrade.

By Weijin Lee • 7 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Customer Experience

Contactless NFC sticker payments roll out across UK venues

UK gaming and hospitality venues adopt contactless NFC sticker payments via ASK Global and Sticky Connections, enabling swift, hardware-free transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025