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Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems
Surveillance

Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems

Choosing between edge and server facial recognition architectures hinges on balancing performance, security, and connectivity for effective access control.

By Leonid Leshukov • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a vivid 240Hz OLED display.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
NEXCOM unveils advanced AI & edge hardware for industry sectors
Robotics

NEXCOM unveils advanced AI & edge hardware for industry sectors

NEXCOM unveils advanced AI and edge computing hardware for smart retail, agriculture, robotics, and industrial sectors at Embedded World North America 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Milestone Systems CEO underscores the need for AI ethics in APAC
Surveillance

Milestone Systems CEO underscores the need for AI ethics in APAC

Milestone Systems' CEO stresses AI video tech must prioritise transparency and ethics to build public trust amid rapid innovation and regulatory gaps.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future
Surveillance

Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future

Australian firms rapidly adopt seamless biometric and digital access, blending physical and digital security with flexible, passwordless, and eco-friendly credential solutions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

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Facial recognition stories

Solar streetlights with embedded AI offer greener data solution
Smart Cities

Solar streetlights with embedded AI offer greener data solution

UK company Conflow Power launches solar streetlights with embedded AI, cutting energy use and emissions linked to global AI data centres.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Synology's Thachawan Chinchanakarn on 2025 risks
Virtualisation

Exclusive: Synology's Thachawan Chinchanakarn on 2025 risks

Nearly 90% of Southeast Asian firms invest in digital transformation, yet many face cyber risks and data management challenges amid budget and expertise gaps.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
HID unveils facial recognition readers to secure smart buildings
Data Protection

HID unveils facial recognition readers to secure smart buildings

HID has launched Amico facial recognition readers for smart buildings in Southeast Asia, enhancing secure, contactless access with digital identity integration.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK firms warned of legal risk as AI adoption outpaces policy
Surveillance

UK firms warned of legal risk as AI adoption outpaces policy

UK firms face legal risks as AI use surges, with experts urging urgent adoption of clear policies to prevent discrimination and data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why ECCTA ID verification could be a liability trap for law firms
Data Protection

Why ECCTA ID verification could be a liability trap for law firms

ECCTA's mandatory ID verification poses major compliance and liability risks for UK law firms, with millions facing deadlines to avoid fines and penalties.

By Alan Hughes • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Fraud protection now a top priority for UK bank customers
Surveillance

Fraud protection now a top priority for UK bank customers

A FICO survey reveals 70% of UK consumers rank fraud protection as a top priority when choosing banks, reflecting rising security concerns.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Kmart found to have breached privacy with facial recognition use
Data Protection

Kmart found to have breached privacy with facial recognition use

Kmart breached Australian privacy laws by using facial recognition in 28 stores without proper consent, collecting biometric data to tackle refund fraud.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency
Surveillance

Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency

Canon unveils Workplace AI, an Edge AI surveillance solution enhancing real-time security and efficiency across sectors, supporting Singapore's SGD $1bn AI strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Premier Sports Network partners with Alcatraz for stadium security
Surveillance

Premier Sports Network partners with Alcatraz for stadium security

Premier Sports Network partners with Alcatraz to enhance stadium security using facial biometric authentication, improving safety and access worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push
Surveillance

NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push

NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney
Surveillance

HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney

HID unveils cutting-edge biometric facial recognition and passwordless authentication technologies at the 2025 Security ASIAL conference in Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience
Surveillance

Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience

The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney in August 2025, uniting security and AV industries with cutting-edge tech and global risk insights.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
The race to biometric banking is on - which Australian bank will be first
Surveillance

The race to biometric banking is on - which Australian bank will be first

Australian banks are racing to fully adopt biometric banking, offering enhanced security and convenience through facial recognition and fingerprint technology.

By Vito Fabbrizio • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025