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Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda

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Identity management is set to dominate 2026 security agendas as HID research shows rising convergence, biometrics use and privacy scrutiny.
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Mid-market fraud prevention: mistakes retailers keep making

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Mid-market retailers are losing billions to increasingly sophisticated fraud, as outdated defences and lax checks leave gaping security holes.
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Peacock Bros. launches unified RFID platform for asset tracking

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Peacock Bros. has launched a unified RFID platform combining a mobile app and web portal to streamline and enhance asset tracking for businesses.
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People are talking about RFID again… Here's why

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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RFID technology is making a retail comeback, thanks to cost reductions and multifunctional handheld readers, revolutionising inventory management and customer experience.
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Manhattan Associates named finalist for Omnichannel Excellence

Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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Manhattan Associates has been recognised at the 2023 Vendors in Partnership (VIP) awards as an Omni-Channel Excellence finalist in Australia.
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Strong decade of growth projected for Barcode Scanner Market

Mon, 27th Mar 2023
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The market is estimated to thrive between 2021 and 2031 on the back of healthy demand from retail, eCommerce, logistics and manufacturing facilities.
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Manhattan introduces RFID in its store management solutions

Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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The expanded RFID capabilities in Manhattan's store solution improve inventory accuracy, automate store processes, and reduce labour costs.
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Creating a secure and welcoming environment with automated visitor management

Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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Organisations are turning to visitor management systems to create safe environments, with automated systems eliminating human error and enhancing security.
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Equinix, SML partnership to address retail supply chain issues

Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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Equinix has partnered with SML to enable efficient supply chain and inventory management for retailers affected by the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dicker Data onboards Honeywell for data capture solutions

Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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The agreement provides Dicker Data's resellers with access to Honeywell's leading mobile computing and data capture technologies.
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Lost your wallet? Just give it a call

Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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Ekster's latest smart wallet, backed by USD $1 million in crowdfunding, is voice-activated and solar-powered, offering seamless tracking and superior security.
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New blockchain solution aims to keep our food ethical

Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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OpenSC enables anyone to scan product QR codes which automatically takes them to information about where a specific product's journey.
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How IIoT is creating opportunities for RFID companies

Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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The growing demands for automation and digitisation are creating considerable growth opportunities for RFID vendors.
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Hands-on Review: The Ekster Wallet protects your cards against RFID attacks

Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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Farewell tinfoil hats—Ekster's wallet promises chic protection against RFID skimming with a stylish, secure solution.
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The six success factors for successful smart card migration

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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Educational institutes are phasing out legacy security systems for smart RFID cards. Follow these six steps to ensure a successful smart card migration.
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AiRISTA Flow inks exclusive APAC distie partnership

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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The agreement will see an expanded availability of AiRISTA Flow's Real-Time Location System (RTLS) technology across the APAC channel.
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How sports have accelerated the transformation at Zebra Technologies

Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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Zebra Technologies has revolutionised sports analytics by bringing RFID player tracking from the NFL to global sports leagues.
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The fascinating history of Zebra Technologies

Sat, 11th Feb 2017
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From punch cards to IoT, explore Zebra Technologies' journey of innovation in print and data capture over the last three decades.
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Spark and Spotify bring technology to NZ summer music festivals

Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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NZ's summer festivals Rhythm and Vines and Rhythm and Alps introduce RFID wristbands for a unique experience with Spark and Spotify. #MyFestivalStory.
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Green innovations for the future

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Dougal Watt, CTO for IBM New Zealand, shares his vision of which five sustainable innovations will change our lives in the next five years.