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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Electronic Security

Uniview partners with Trade Security Supplies to strengthen New Zealand presence

July 10, 2024

Security distributor Trade Security Supplies (TSS) welcomes new partnership with leading global manufacturer of professional IP video surveillance devices and solutions Uniview. Uniview has announced a strategic collaboration with TSS for New Zealand distribution. This […]

CCTV
Electronic Security

DIY versus Professional CCTV Systems: Which is best?

July 6, 2024

For those weighing the decision, professional IP camera systems, despite their higher cost, present several compelling advantages over consumer-level cameras, writes Alarm Watch’s Technical Manager Graeme McKenzie. When it comes to choosing between DIY and […]

Electronic Security

Hanwha Vision launches industry-first dual sensor barcode reader camera

May 10, 2024

Hanwha Vision introduces its first dual lens Barcode Reader (BCR) camera, combining barcode recognition and video capture in a single device. The AI-enabled BCR camera recognises and tracks parcel barcodes on high-speed conveyors at a […]

Axis
Electronic Security

Bula! Axis Communications announces 2024 Oceania Partner Awards winners

May 10, 2024

Axis Communications announced the winners of its Oceania Partner Awards 2024 at its annual Partner Summit held this week on the resort island of Denarau in Fiji. Held at Axis’ annual Partner Summit from 6th […]

Features

New Zealand retailer’s trial of controversial Live Facial Recognition CCTV poses big questions

March 23, 2024

The Privacy Commissioner will be keeping a close eye on Foodstuffs North Island’s facial recognition camera trial, and with good reason, writes Chief Editor Nicholas Dynon. But is that anywhere near enough? The trial, which […]

Baroness Hamwee
Electronic Security

UK Lords Committee questions legality of Live Facial Recognition Technology

March 10, 2024

A 27 January letter from Parliament’s Justice and Home Affairs Committee to Home Secretary James Cleverly finds use of live facial recognition technology by police lacking in legal foundation. The United Kingdom Parliament Justice and […]

FRT
Electronic Security

Privacy Commissioner to keep a close eye on Foodstuffs North Island facial recognition trial

February 16, 2024

Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster will be keeping a close eye on a facial recognition technology trial recently commenced by Foodstuffs North Island. Other retailers are also watching. The trial, which commenced on 08 February, was […]

George Moawad
Electronic Security

Safeguarding privacy in the digital age with comprehensive physical security

January 18, 2024

With about 400,000 privately owned and 10,000 publicly owned security cameras in operation across New Zealand, there is justifiable concern about how footage is collected, stored, shared and destroyed, writes Genetec’s Country Manager ANZ George […]

IFSEC Insider
Electronic Security

Video Surveillance Report 2023 notes hybridity, sustainability, and the edge

January 8, 2024

The IFSEC Insider Video Surveillance Trend Report 2023, IFSEC’s annual look at the video surveillance market, has just been released, citing big moves to the edge and the persistence of NVR-based storage. The 2023 version […]

Retail crime
Electronic Security

Surge in retail crime fuels the case for facial recognition CCTV

January 8, 2024

It’s a year since Foodstuffs announced it would trial facial recognition in 30 stores. Since then, writes Nicholas Dynon, increasing retail crime – and recidivism in particular – is advancing the facial recognition business case. […]

Wasabi
Electronic Security

Wasabi Technologies partners with Channel Ten to deliver surveillance cloud solutions

November 19, 2023

Hot cloud storage company Wasabi Technologies has announced partnerships with distributor Channel Ten in New Zealand and Visium Networks in Australia to deliver its surveillance cloud storage solution to support organisations’ video surveillance needs. Video […]

Chinese cameras
Electronic Security

Seeing Red: What, exactly, is the problem with Chinese CCTV cameras?

April 4, 2023

In a rush of hysteria and moral panic, Five Eyes governments are ripping out Chinese branded cameras. Five years ago, they couldn’t install them fast enough. What’s changed? asks chief editor Nicholas Dynon. The realities […]

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