Voice recognition systems

HID expands Cardiff office: 40 new jobs in tech hub

HID, the company behind the security card readers and access systems used in office buildings, universities, and government facilities worldwide – including several UK landmarks – has undergone a major expansion of its Cardiff office. The expansion creates 35-40 high-skilled jobs, reinforcing Cardiff’s status as a growing hub for technology and innovation. HID’s Cardiff office The investment has transformed HID’s Cardiff office into a state-of-the-art technology...

HID report: Unified solutions & biometric tech rise

As organisations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security pioneers are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intellig...

Latest aviation innovations at IASEA 2025 Singapore

The 8th edition of Inter Airport Southeast Asia (IASEA) was held in Singapore from 25-27 March 2025. Spanning across 6,259 sqm of exhibition space, the airport exhibition and conference brought together 3,621 industry trade professionals from 53 countries and regions, and featured 134 exhibiting companies, including pavilions representing Germany, Italy, Japan, and Singapore. The event saw a 43% increase in exhibitor size and a 15.6% rise in attendee numbers, underscoring the rising significanc...

RecFaces: The future of APAC airport security

As the world emerges from the pandemic's shadow five years after it spread globally, everything seems to be back on track. Air travel volumes have matched and even surpassed the pre-COVID level. But are they truly “back”? The pandemic did more than just bring masks and border closures. It fundamentally reshaped the world, accelerating digitalisation beyond recognition and irrevocably redefining security paradigms and human behaviour. Heightened security concerns Standard solutions...

NEXT Biometrics FAP 20 sensor launch in Nigeria

NEXT Biometrics, the world pioneer in advanced high-security fingerprint sensor technology, has received the first major purchase order for its FAP 20 sensor in Nigeria. NEXT has already delivered an initial order of NOK 1.7 million during the first quarter of 2025. The NEXT FAP 20 sensor offers unparalleled performance and reliability, setting a new standard for secure identity verification. Integrated into POS terminals Sensor will be integrated into POS terminals to bring strong authentica...

SIA NPS awards 2025: Top security innovations

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West, recognising innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognised April 2 during an award ceremony at the Bridge Stage on the ISC West show floor, was Vaidio, receiving the 2025 Best New Product Award. SIA NPS product and service categories SIA NPS has been the...

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