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Hotels use AI tech to enhance guest experiences
Marketing Technologies

Hotels use AI tech to enhance guest experiences

Hotels are leveraging AI technology to enhance guest experiences, offering personalised services while improving operational efficiency in a competitive market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Near Field Communication to reach US$46 billion by 2027
Semiconductors

Near Field Communication to reach US$46 billion by 2027

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.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Thu, 5th Jan 2023
Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world

Mastercard has developed Enhanced Contactless (Ecos) specifications to future-proof contactless payments and ensure high levels of security and convenience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021
Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19
Unified Communications

Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19

Digital technologies, such as contactless payments and remote working, will have a lasting impact on society post-COVID-19.

By Rob Stummer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Marketing Technologies

The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

Amid COVID-19, Australia sees a surge in contactless card payments, enhancing daily safety and convenience, with over half of transactions now contact-free.

By Michael Robertson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200

New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020
Kiwis more trusting of digital payment methods - and customer experience is the driver
Customer Experience

Kiwis more trusting of digital payment methods - and customer experience is the driver

Kiwis are starting to trust digital payment methods much more since contactless, mobile wallets and online checkouts have arrived on the scene.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
How to upgrade student IDs for better security, more efficient issuance, and to support new services
Identity and Access Management

How to upgrade student IDs for better security, more efficient issuance, and to support new services

University administrators do more with less, however many facilities are still using obsolete, vulnerable campus ID cards. It's time to upgrade.

By Weijin Lee • 7 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016

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Quishing attacks rise as QR codes pose new cybersecurity risks
Malware

Quishing attacks rise as QR codes pose new cybersecurity risks

QR code phishing, or Quishing, is on the rise globally, with attacks up 51% as cybercriminals exploit trusted codes to steal data and spread malware.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025