Security

Interview / Technology

How I Got Here, episode 69 - Dean Donovan of DiamondStream Partners

By PhocusWire | June 18, 2021

After playing a central role in the creation of Mexico's first low-cost carrier, DiamondStream is now an important player in the development of companies and next-generation technology in the mobility... Read More

News / Technology

Lufthansa will accept vaccination QR codes for flight check-in

By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2021

When the code is scanned, the system compares the data in the certificate to the booking and passenger data and then issues a boarding pass. Read More

News / Technology

Travelport shifts to cloud hosting through Amazon Web Services

By Kevin May | June 15, 2021

The distribution and travel IT giant will migrate its global platform to Amazon Web Services as part of a wider-ranging agreement. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: System security in travel is a constant battle

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2021

We speak to Raullen Chai, CEO of IoTex, about travel system breaches and what the industry can do to spot attacks and react to them quickly. Read More

News / Technology

Is there a role for NFTs in travel?

By Jill Menze | June 9, 2021

Non-fungible tokens could present an opportunity for travelers to gain clout and for providers to connect with their audiences. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Understanding decentralized, secure tech for travel ID and verification

By PhocusWire | June 3, 2021

The COVID crisis has accelerated interest in decentralized, contactless identity solutions using blockchain for data exchange. Read More

News / Technology

Travel security solution provider Pangiam acquires Trueface

By Mitra Sorrells | June 3, 2021

Trueface provides facial recognition technology and was a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2021 and a Phocuswright Summit pitch winner in 2020. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Are you focusing on the big issues around digital security in travel?

By PhocusWire | June 1, 2021

Hackers have not been put off by a global pandemic; data breaches are still occurring; and the techniques used by the protagonists are often one step ahead of the brands and the systems that they... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Biometrics lead the way for fast, contactless identification in travel

By PhocusWire | May 27, 2021

Paravision CEO Doug Aley explains the benefits of biometric systems for identification and security and what’s next for this technology. Read More

News / Technology

IATA warns of “chaotic” airport scenes if governments fail to adopt digital COVID checks

By Jill Menze | May 27, 2021

According to IATA, airport processing times have ballooned to three hours per trip and could reach as long as eight hours. Read More

News / Technology

Forter valued at $3B following $300M Series F round

By Jill Menze | May 25, 2021

The e-commerce fraud prevention service says it has doubled its revenue over the past 12 months. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why technology is the key to getting the world moving again

By David Taylor - Publicis Sapient | May 25, 2021

As it emerges from crisis, the travel industry should not consider a return to normal but rather rebuild itself with the future in mind. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire Pulse: Decoding Travel Security

By PhocusWire | May 19, 2021

Our fourth PhocusWire Pulse looks at the current state and future of security in travel, examining issues ranging from biometrics, system breaches, listing fraud and blockchain. Read More