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Protege GX cybersecurity changes: What you need to know

June 2, 2026

ICT has announced a new series of quarterly Protégé GX updates aimed at delivering stronger protection by default. The first update is available now. In the first of a new series of quarterly updates, Protege […]

Inception
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Inner Range’s Inception Turns 10: A Decade of Evolution

June 2, 2026

Inner Range’s Inception has just celebrated its 10th birthday – a journey marked by continued innovation, evolution, and a balancing act between power and simplicity. Inception has officially turned 10 years old, marking a major […]

WHAI
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An Australasian First: EDGE Defence unveils new all-electric jet powered USV

March 24, 2026

EDGE Defence has unveiled WHAI, Australasia’s first all-electric jet powered Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) for defence and security operations. Last Friday saw EDGE Defence Ltd showcase their latest development of WHAI, a next-generation all-electric Uncrewed […]

Avigilon trends 2026
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Avigilon: Key physical access control trends for 2026

January 24, 2026

According to the 2026 trends report by Motorola Solutions / Avigilon, pairing innovative tech with surveillance systems and advanced AI analytics will make it easier to monitor and manage access while analysing patterns and trends. […]

V-BAT
Technology

V-BAT: A new era of maritime surveillance for New Zealand

January 8, 2026

No runway, no problem. According to Shield AI, with a one-way range of approximately 700 nautical miles, its V-BAT uncrewed vertical takeoff and landing system delivers agile, affordable, and persistent maritime domain awareness. The tyranny […]

A-4 Skyhawk
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Sweating the Fourth Generation Fighters: What Project Kahu can teach us about MUM-T

December 21, 2025

For small states, the upgrade of New Zealand’s A-4 Skyhawks provides a valuable lesson from history, writes Josh Wineera. Maintaining airpower relevance doesn’t necessarily mean paying for the latest platforms. When New Zealand upgraded its […]

New report
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The future of access control: Edge intelligence, cyber hardened hardware, and resilience

October 1, 2025

According to a new report, data for analytics, open architecture for flexibility, and cyber-hardening for compliance and risk reduction are becoming basic requirements for physical access control systems. As global security threats evolve, so must […]

Open standards
Technology

Why the future of Physical Access Control Systems depends on open standards

September 4, 2025

OSDP is a clear choice for enterprises that consider the protection of data a high priority, writes Steve Katanas, Regional Head, Mature Markets, ANZ, Physical Access Control Solutions, HID. In today’s digital society, organisations value […]

HID
Technology

Five Essential Factors to Future-Proof Physical Access Control Systems

July 25, 2025

Physical and cybersecurity are converging, and organisations adopting cloud-based systems with mobile access, biometrics, and MFA stand to be better protected, writes Steve Katanas, Regional Head, Mature Markets, ANZ, Physical Access Control Solutions, HID. As […]

NZIAT
Technology

New Advanced Technology Institute to focus on artificial intelligence, quantum computing

July 20, 2025

Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced the establishment of a new institute to grow New Zealand’s advanced technology sector and boost high-value exports. The new public research organisation, to be named […]

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