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Axis trends
Electronic Security

Axis identifies six ‘game-changing’ security tech trends for 2025

February 9, 2025

With global security challenges evolving at unprecedented pace, Axis Communications unveils six key tech trends to revolutionise safety and efficiency in 2025. According to Axis, the key trends for the year highlight the growing role […]

Global OSPAs
Electronic Security

Optic Security Group high achievers announced as finalists in global security awards

January 30, 2025

Trans-Tasman security integrator achieves double with duo shortlisted as finalists in the inaugural Global Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). Wellington-based Operations Manager Isaac Taingahue and Auckland-based Systems Architect Lee Ashton have been announced as finalists […]

WiSAA 2025
Defence

Call for Nominations: Women in Security Awards Aotearoa 2025

January 24, 2025

Support International Women’s Day this year by nominating a colleague for the 2025 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa. Nominations are due 21 February. International Women’s Day is coming up on 8th March, and what better […]

LPR technology
Electronic Security

Licence Plate Recognition – what it is and how does it work?

January 21, 2025

From reducing queues at drive-throughs to improving campus security, LPR technology is making a worldwide impact, writes Milestone Systems’ Jordan Cullis. Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) technology uses cameras and software to read vehicle plates, automating […]

Kusania Cairns
Access / Perimeters

Gallagher bolsters South Island team with appointment of Kusania Cairns as BDM

January 20, 2025

Gallagher Security has announced the appointment of Kusania Cairns as Business Development Manager, based in Christchurch. Ms Cairns joins Gallagher with over 20 years of experience in sales and IT, including in leadership roles and […]

Linda McConnell
Access / Perimeters

Gallagher Security appoints Linda McConnell to head global Product Marketing Team

January 8, 2025

Gallagher Security has announced the appointment of Linda McConnell as its Head of Product Marketing. Having stepped into the role in December 2024, McConnell is based in the company’s Hamilton headquarters. According to the announcement, […]

Facial recognition
Electronic Security

Foodstuffs’ facial recognition survey results inconsistent with existing research

December 18, 2024

A recent survey conducted on behalf of Foodstuffs North Island suggests that the New Zealand public is accepting of facial recognition cameras in retail, but something’s not adding up, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. Foodstuffs […]

Mike Cunningham
Electronic Security

Optic Security Group looks to the future with Managing Director appointment

December 13, 2024

Optic Security Group appoints financial services professional and board member Mike Cunningham to Managing Director role. Optic Security Group has announced the appointment of Mike Cunningham to the role of Managing Director. According to the […]

Signo
Access / Perimeters

HID Signo Reader line-up expands to deliver even greater versatility

November 30, 2024

Already known for its versatility, the latest additions to the Signo™ reader line-up provide options to meet varying climatic, aesthetic and budget demands. The world’s most versatile access control reader has just become, well, more […]

Facial Recognition
Electronic Security

In your face: our acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who is doing it – and where

November 8, 2024

According to several international studies, facial recognition technology is accepted by publics in certain scenarios and not in others, writes Nicholas Dynon. Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been […]

SMB partnership
Access / Perimeters

Gallagher Security inks premium partnership with Clear Digital for SMB app in New Zealand

October 29, 2024

Gallagher announces partnership with distributor Clear Digital to offer SMB solution in New Zealand market. Gallagher Security has announced a partnership with Clear Digital as a Premium Partner of its SMB (Security Made Better) solution […]

HID Sustainability
Access / Perimeters

Green Buildings: 4 ways an Access Control System can boost your sustainability scorecard

September 20, 2024

Whether switching from PVC to bamboo cards or transitioning to a mobile access system, organisations should leverage every opportunity to meet their sustainability goals, writes Cristian Cotiga, Vice President of Product Management, Physical Access Control, […]

Tim Orr
Access / Perimeters

Gallagher Security strengthens South Island team by appointing Tim Orr as Sales Manager

July 19, 2024

Gallagher Security has announced the 25 June appointment of Tim Orr as South Island Sales Manager based in Christchurch. Having held a variety of roles ranging from Network Engineer to Data Delivery Manager, Tim Orr […]

HID Cybersecurity
Access / Perimeters

Safeguarding the cybersecurity of your access control system

July 17, 2024

Protecting an organisation’s physical access control system from cyber threats requires close internal collaboration, writes HID Director, Head of Consultants and Regulations for ANZ, Europe and North APAC, Steven Commander. Identifying and treating vulnerabilities Cybersecurity […]

HID
Access / Perimeters

HID Partners with Inner Range to bring customers Wallet-enabled readers

July 14, 2024

Extended partnership provides customers worldwide with more secure and future-proof solutions, powered by HID Signo® Reader solutions that support Inner Range SIFER Credential. Leader in trusted identity solutions HID has announced an extended partnership with […]

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