Contactless technology stories
HID & ASSA ABLOY win Red Dot for BG100 biometric airport gate
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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surveillance
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facial recognition
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contactless technology
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.
Hotels use AI tech to enhance guest experiences
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
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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semiconductors
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cx
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martech
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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martech
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commerce systems
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quantum computing
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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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
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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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
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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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
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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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Kiwis are starting to trust digital payment methods much more since contactless, mobile wallets and online checkouts have arrived on the scene.