Near Field Communication (NFC) stories
University of Sydney adopts mobile credentials for campus access
2 days ago
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The University of Sydney teams up with Gallagher Security and Transact Campus to launch a mobile credential system.
Hands-on review: Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone
Tue, 28th May 2024
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Australia budget mobile phone manufacturer, Aspera Mobile, has released its Nitro 2 Android Go smartphone. Techday’s Darren Price takes a look at the pearl version of the phone sent over for review.
Brands increasingly investing in QR & NFC marketing
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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sharpend
SharpEnd's report reveals global brands' increasing reliance on connected tech like QR and NFC, paving the way for personalised marketing.
Getac unveils AI-ready rugged Android tablet, ZX80
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Getac launches the ZX80, an AI-ready, rugged 8-inch tablet running Android and designed to boost efficiency in industries including utilities, transportation, and manufacturing.
IDEMIA, JCB and Soft Space launch second phase of digital currency project
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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IDEMIA, JCB and Soft Space advance to phase two of JCB Digital Currency project, focusing on offline peer-to-peer transfers.
Samsung announces upgraded tracking device with Galaxy SmartTag2
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Alongside the release of its updated Galaxy FE lineup, Samsung has also announced its updated tracking device, the Galaxy SmartTag2.
Charter Hall Enhances Tenant Experience App with HID Mobile Access
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Charter Hall recognized that integrating mobile access control into the app would optimize the role Charli plays in achieving a frictionless experience.
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.
Main invests in verification specialist as demand grows
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in InnoValor, the creator of ReadID - a global, mobile identity verification software provider using NFC.
Gaming company Polemos to enable the monetisation of NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Gaming company Polemos aims to create the first GameFi platform allowing users to monetise NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
Aussie startup pre-empts hackers with smartphone tech that blocks NFC attacks
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Smartphone NFC capabilities put users at risk of identity theft and hacking, warns Australian startup ARMOURCARD.
Signagelive offers up contextual, responsive digital signage with NFC
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Signagelive is using NFC and Beacon technology are being used to help serve up contextual and responsive, interactive digital signage.
ASB offers customers PayTag sticker for mobile payments
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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The ASB PayTag allows users to switch between their accounts within the ASB Mobile Banking app or by using online banking.
Westpac chooses Gemalto technology for mobile payments
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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The Optelio Contactless Sticker embeds a secure EMV microprocessor that will be linked to Westpac customers' credit or debit cards.
Apple Pay will change the way you buy everything
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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The technology means retailers will be able to accept payments via smartphones, and one day people may be able to exchange money using only their phones.
New iPhone 6 gives NFC 'shot in the arm'
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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Apple's iPhone 6 launch not only advanced tech specs but also revolutionised NFC with Apple Pay, boosting contactless payments.
Serko: Good things come to those who wait
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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It takes a 119.5 seconds to pour the perfect pint, but in the world of technology, it’s taken five years to utilise the perfect patent.
Apple Pay marks 'milestone' in payments space
Thu, 11th Sep 2014
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Apple Pay's entrance into the payments industry will have a bigger impact in remote mobile payments, according to Ovum.
Serko on song as Apple NFC becomes reality...
Wed, 10th Sep 2014
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Serko, a New Zealand company with NFC patents, welcomes Apple's announcement of NFC support in new iPhones. Mobile payments to go mainstream.
Opinion: Merchants will decide the fate of Apple's mobile wallet
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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The success of Apple's mobile wallet will depend on merchant acceptance, according to a report from Forrester Research.