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How facial recognition secures and simplifies immigration checkpoints in Indonesia

Facial recognition tech at Batam Center's Autogates reduces wait times and enhances security, revolutionising border crossings for Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.

By HID • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Airports stories

Digital Signage

PPDS launches Philips Unite LED 3000 Series worldwide

The lower-cost range aims to make direct view LED displays viable for more schools, offices and venues as prices remain a key barrier.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Productivity

Munich Airport uses Celonis to track baggage delays

Near real-time alerts could help the German hub spot bottlenecks earlier, reducing knock-on baggage delays for passengers and aircraft turnarounds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Space

Ava Risk Group names Bryant Henson as Chief Executive

The security technology company is betting on aerospace and defence experience to expand in North America and win critical infrastructure contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Marketing Technologies

NRMA Insurance gains exclusive airport ad presence with JCDecaux

NRMA Insurance secures exclusive advertising at Sydney and Adelaide airports through JCDecaux deal, reaching over 50 million passengers yearly.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025

Firewalls

Unification for better efficiency, flexibility, and so much more than security

Integrated systems in physical security may soon be outdated as unified solutions offer better efficiency and adaptability, as well as actionable business intelligence.

By George Moawad • 7 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Airports stories

Risk & Compliance

New Zealand eases runway safety rules for regional airports

Smaller airports could cut compliance costs as revised rules allow shorter runway safety areas and, in some cases, arresting systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Robotics

Millibeam unveils Rakurai handheld counter-drone system

Backed by federal funding, the Australian-made device aims to give soldiers and security teams a lighter way to disrupt fast-evolving drone threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Gentrack scales its global leadership across strategy, product and tech

Its expansion across energy and water markets has been backed by two acquisitions and three senior hires to drive an AI-first push.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 21st Jun 2026

IT Automation

IFSAS to deliver security & automation at new Crete airport

IFSAS will install advanced security, fire safety and automation systems at New Heraklion International Airport, Greece's second largest airport in Crete.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

DevOps

Arcadis enhances site inspections with Autodesk Build

Arcadis has adopted Autodesk Build to streamline site inspections in Australia, cutting reporting times by over 50% for major projects like Western Sydney Airport.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Airports

Fake Wi-Fi hotspots in Australian airports threaten data security

Free Wi-Fi networks at Australian airports have been found to be set up with malicious intent to steal data, warns SearchInform's analyst Sergio Bertoni.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Digital Entertainment

Ipsotek to boost Romanian airports' security with AI tech contracts

Ipsotek, an affiliate of Eviden Business, lands three contracts to apply AI video analytics technology at Romanian airports, boosting safety and operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024