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Kiwi Stories

Facial recognition stories

Gallagher Security adds AccessNow to Command Centre

The update should cut manual access approvals and give organisations clearer reporting from their security systems, while improving accessibility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Global Stories

Facial recognition stories

Software-as-a-Service

Shufti named G2 leader in identity verification grid

Customer reviews have pushed Shufti into G2's top tier, signalling stronger demand for its identity checks and anti-money laundering tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Auror wins retail award for facial recognition tool

Retailers are weighing facial recognition tools more cautiously as privacy fears rise, after Auror's system won a loss prevention award.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Wearables

Hytera launches SC700 body camera for frontline use

Frontline staff gain a device that merges recording and live communications, as Hytera targets public safety, retail and healthcare users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

Hytera unveils AI command & control tools for Europe

Police and other public safety users in the UK and Europe will get AI-linked command systems that fuse video, maps and dispatch tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia

Business buyers in Australia can now get a 0.99kg 14-inch Copilot+ PC from AUD $3,399, with local AI tools and 26-hour battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Surveillance

No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range

The new OMVI range could cut costs for homes and businesses by replacing multi-camera setups with one device that tracks subjects in 360 degrees.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month

Data Protection

Iveda launches real-time AI shoplifting detection tool

Retailers can now flag shoplifting in live footage within seconds, as the new tool works without model training or data labelling.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Facial recognition stories

Biometrics

Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on smart home devices

Deals on connected locks, alarms and hobby kit are drawing shoppers beyond mainstream electronics, with some prices cut by up to 35%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Facewatch wins AI certification for facial recognition

Independent auditors found the retailer facial recognition system met the first global AI governance standard, bolstering scrutiny around its use in stores.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

From biometrics to zero trust architecture: securing the physical-digital divide

Continuous verification is becoming vital as organisations blend biometrics and Zero Trust to stop unauthorised access to buildings and data.

By Mike Fisher • 10 min read • Last week

Data Protection

UK poll finds strong support for facial recognition

Public backing is strongest where facial recognition is tied to security, with 81% supporting border checks and 53% favouring tighter limits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

White House AI order draws fresh cybersecurity scrutiny

Voluntary model reviews may leave gaps as advanced AI systems move closer to critical infrastructure and enterprise data.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • This month

Data Protection

Fime wins MOSIP accreditation for biometric testing

The certification could help governments avoid faulty enrolment hardware that risks undermining digital ID schemes used by more than 100 million people.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month