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rf IDEAS adds Gallagher badge support in Apple Wallet
Physical Security

rf IDEAS adds Gallagher badge support in Apple Wallet

Workplaces can now use one mobile badge for doors, sign-on and printing, reducing separate enrolment and issuance for each system.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Gunnebo to sell Entrance Control unit to ASSA ABLOY
Physical Security

Gunnebo to sell Entrance Control unit to ASSA ABLOY

Completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 would leave Gunnebo focused on safe storage, while ASSA ABLOY expands its access systems offering.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Zero Trust drives biometrics in physical access security
Biometrics

Zero Trust drives biometrics in physical access security

The shift could leave sites exposed unless firms match cyber defences with repeated identity checks at doors and restricted rooms.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Patent filing backs privacy-preserving identity system
Data Protection

Patent filing backs privacy-preserving identity system

EU backers are seeking €74.3 million to roll out a system that proves a person was present without exposing personal data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Hashgraph & Truesense file patent for privacy ID system
Data Protection

Hashgraph & Truesense file patent for privacy ID system

The filing could help organisations prove attendance or access without collecting names or locations, as Europe tightens digital identity rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Gathid launches authority assurance for complex identities
Software-as-a-Service

Gathid launches authority assurance for complex identities

It aims to help large organisations spot hidden control risks as roles, credentials and delegated access combine across fragmented systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Gallagher opens global survey for 2027 security trends
Partner Programmes

Gallagher opens global survey for 2027 security trends

Security teams can shape next year's benchmarking report as Gallagher seeks wider input on shifting priorities, budgets and technology adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

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Sine launches Advanced ID Check for kiosk check-ins
Manufacturing

Sine launches Advanced ID Check for kiosk check-ins

Busy reception desks will no longer need to inspect papers manually, as the kiosk adds timestamped identity checks for compliance-heavy sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Flexible workspace has become a managed-services play for MSPs and integrators
Software-as-a-Service

Flexible workspace has become a managed-services play for MSPs and integrators

As flex space grows, operators are turning their floors into recurring managed-network and security contracts for MSPs and integrators.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Mobile wallet access expands at Melbourne office tower
Digital Transformation

Mobile wallet access expands at Melbourne office tower

Thousands of tenants and visitors at 101 Collins Street now use phones for entry, cuts access administration from days to minutes.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
From biometrics to zero trust secures physical-digital divide
Data Protection

From biometrics to zero trust secures physical-digital divide

Organisations are pairing biometrics with layered access controls as cyber and physical threats converge inside data centres and other sensitive facilities.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Sun, 28th Jun 2026
Gallagher Security launches podcast on access control
Digital Transformation

Gallagher Security launches podcast on access control

Security teams and IT departments are being pulled closer together as access control becomes part of wider digital infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Access all areas with 1 credential: Why Australian workplaces need identity convergence now
Digital Transformation

Access all areas with 1 credential: Why Australian workplaces need identity convergence now

Rising cyber threats and hybrid work are pushing Australian employers to replace scattered badges, passwords and tokens with one credential.

By Steve Katanas • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
From biometrics to zero trust architecture: securing the physical-digital divide
Data Protection

From biometrics to zero trust architecture: securing the physical-digital divide

Continuous verification is becoming vital as organisations blend biometrics and Zero Trust to stop unauthorised access to buildings and data.

By Mike Fisher • 10 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Why retail's contractor problem is a cybersecurity risk in disguise
Digital Transformation

Why retail's contractor problem is a cybersecurity risk in disguise

Unlogged contractors can expose store networks to intrusion, prompting Australian retailers to adopt digital visitor controls and audit trails.

By Charle Cao • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Gallagher Security adds AccessNow to Command Centre
Digital Transformation

Gallagher Security adds AccessNow to Command Centre

The update should cut manual access approvals and give organisations clearer reporting from their security systems, while improving accessibility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Physical security guidance for New Zealand data centre hopes
Disaster Recovery

Physical security guidance for New Zealand data centre hopes

New government guidance warns mega data centres are now critical infrastructure, with a single breach risking banking, logistics and communications.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026