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Travel security solution provider Pangiam acquires Trueface
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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VIDEO: Are you focusing on the big issues around digital security in travel?
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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...
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VIDEO: Biometrics lead the way for fast, contactless identification in travel
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May 27, 2021
Paravision CEO Doug Aley explains the benefits of biometric systems for identification and security and what’s next for this technology.
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IATA warns of “chaotic” airport scenes if governments fail to adopt digital COVID checks
By Jill Menze
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May 27, 2021
According to IATA, airport processing times have ballooned to three hours per trip and could reach as long as eight hours.
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Forter valued at $3B following $300M Series F round
By Jill Menze
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May 25, 2021
The e-commerce fraud prevention service says it has doubled its revenue over the past 12 months.
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Why technology is the key to getting the world moving again
By David Taylor - Publicis Sapient
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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.
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PhocusWire Pulse: Decoding Travel Security
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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.
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Facial recognition company Paravision raises $23M
May 12, 2021
Paravision’s technology provides touchless identification used for security and access in travel, workplaces, retail and more.
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Aruba tests blockchain-enabled COVID credential app
By Mitra Sorrells
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May 5, 2021
The Aruba Health App, developed by SITA and Indicio.tech, aims to preserve traveler privacy and eliminate fraud.
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How testing, transparency and technology can reduce COVID risk in air travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - 777 Partners
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May 3, 2021
For a safe flying environment to exist, we must stop COVID-positive transports; for now that is unrealistic, so testing on arrival must be the start.
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Here's why to review your travel and spend policy now
By TripActions
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April 26, 2021
Companies must build in more flexibility to accommodate quick pivots, as well as incorporate more nuanced controls to allow for more focused approvals and more streamlined processes.
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Entrust privacy software company acquires travel specialist WorldReach
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 20, 2021
WorldReach founder and CEO Gordon Wilson will continue to lead the company as an Entrust business.
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How digital health passes bring biometrics in aviation much closer
By Linda Fox
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April 7, 2021
Progress in facial recognition technology and reduced development costs are bringing seamless travel a step closer.
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Short-term rental noise-monitoring solution NoiseAware raises $8M
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 5, 2021
The company will use the capital to accelerate product innovation, expand internationally and explore markets beyond short-term rentals.
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Venza acquires CyberTek in hospitality security technology roll-up
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March 30, 2021
Venza says its acquisition of CyberTek will boost its service for hotel customers.
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