Contactless technology stories
HID & ASSA ABLOY win Red Dot for BG100 biometric airport gate
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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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.
Contactless NFC sticker payments roll out across UK venues
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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UK gaming and hospitality venues adopt contactless NFC sticker payments via ASK Global and Sticky Connections, enabling swift, hardware-free transactions.
Quishing attacks rise as QR codes pose new cybersecurity risks
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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QR code phishing, or Quishing, is on the rise globally, with attacks up 51% as cybercriminals exploit trusted codes to steal data and spread malware.
Hotels use AI tech to enhance guest experiences
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Hotels are leveraging AI technology to enhance guest experiences, offering personalised services while improving operational efficiency in a competitive market.
Near Field Communication to reach US$46 billion by 2027
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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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.
Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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Mastercard has developed Enhanced Contactless (Ecos) specifications to future-proof contactless payments and ensure high levels of security and convenience.
Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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Digital technologies, such as contactless payments and remote working, will have a lasting impact on society post-COVID-19.
The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Amid COVID-19, Australia sees a surge in contactless card payments, enhancing daily safety and convenience, with over half of transactions now contact-free.
COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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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.
Kiwis more trusting of digital payment methods - and customer experience is the driver
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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Kiwis are starting to trust digital payment methods much more since contactless, mobile wallets and online checkouts have arrived on the scene.
How to upgrade student IDs for better security, more efficient issuance, and to support new services
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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University administrators do more with less, however many facilities are still using obsolete, vulnerable campus ID cards. It's time to upgrade.