The Ultimate Guide to Surveillance

2026 · Asian Edition

Surveillance encompasses a wide array of technologies and practices used to monitor environments, individuals, and activities for security, safety, and operational purposes. This field is rapidly evolving with advancements in AI, video analytics, biometrics, and networked devices, transforming traditional surveillance from mere observation tools to intelligent systems capable of proactive threat detection and enhanced data insights.

Our collection of stories explores the diverse aspects of surveillance, from the deployment of cutting-edge video cameras and AI-powered analytics to concerns around privacy, government oversight, and ethical considerations. Readers will find insights into market trends, new product launches, and regulatory developments, alongside reviews and discussions on the impact of surveillance technologies in homes, businesses, critical infrastructure, and public spaces.

Engage with these articles to understand how surveillance technologies are shaping security strategies, the challenges posed by data privacy and cybersecurity risks, and the balancing act between safety and civil liberties in an increasingly monitored world.

Asian Surveillance news
Analyst Insights
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Frost & Sullivan · Surveillance · Smart Cities
This month
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Gartner · Surveillance · UC
This month
Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage
Gartner · Surveillance · Storage
Last month
Proofpoint unveils AI-first Nuclei archiving suite
Gartner · Surveillance · SaaS
Last month
Expert columns
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last month
Face recognition for women in half niqabs: Common challenges and practical fixes
By Dmitry Morozov of 3DiVi
Last month
Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns
By Dr Aditya Sood of Aryaka
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Challenges and solutions in cross-border identity verification
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
By Morey Haber of BeyondTrust
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
How AI face recognition leads theft investigation in retail stores
By Leonid Leshukov of 3DiVi
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems
By Leonid Leshukov of 3DiVi
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
How hybrid access control can smooth your shift to next-generation security solutions
By Lee Shelford of Genetec
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
It's the end of passwords as we know it
By Robert Vinokurov of Dell Technologies
Fri, 2nd May 2025
Interviews
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Exclusive: Synology's Thachawan Chinchanakarn on 2025 risks
Discussing Cloud Services
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Milestone Systems CEO underscores the need for AI ethics in APAC
Discussing Transparency
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Recent news
HID unveils facial recognition readers to secure smart buildings
About Data Protection
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency
About Digital Transformation
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Indosat unveils Vision AI for smart, secure surveillance in Indonesia
About Business Intelligence
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Suprema launches cloud-based biometric access platform
About Facial recognition
Tue, 13th May 2025
Thales & Eyedea team up to enhance AI software security
About Data Protection
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
ADLINK launches EMP-100, a compact fanless Mini PC
About Digital Signage
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Vision-Box deploys 150 biometric touchpoints in Indonesian airports
About Cloud Services
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
How facial recognition secures and simplifies immigration checkpoints in Indonesia
About Facial recognition
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
Singaporeans admit to digital stalking in Kaspersky survey
About Stalkerware
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Alcatel-Lucent launches plugin for enhanced video surveillance security
About Firewalls
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Gemalto and Dai Nippon Printing develop facial recognition for mobile banking
About Facial recognition
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
NEC contributes biometric & sensor tech to Singapore public safety trials
About Digital Signage
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Hi-tech defence provider Saab pledges commitment to APAC
About Partners
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound
About Endpoint Protection
This month
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
About Data Protection
This month
Lexar Udaan 2.0 in Thailand to reward India partners
About Storage
This month
R2 Wireless expands ODIN partner network across defence
About Robotics
Last month
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
About Data Protection
Last month
DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam
About Drones
Last month
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
About QR code
Last month
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