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Alcatraz adds privacy & adaptive 2FA to facial access devices

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Alcatraz enhances its facial access system with privacy-first biometrics, adaptive two-factor authentication, and AI-powered tailgating detection for secure, flexible entry.
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TrueConf named Innovator in 2025 Aragon report for AI focus

Thu, 29th May 2025
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TrueConf has been named an Innovator in the 2025 Aragon Research Globe for Intelligent Video Conferencing, recognising its AI-driven UC&C solutions.
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Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion

Thu, 1st May 2025
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The electronics and semiconductor materials market is set to more than double from USD $58.0bn in 2023 to USD $119.8bn by 2034, driven by tech advances and digitisation.
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AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Fortinet's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024, urging firms to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defence strategies.
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Novum Networks & Tollring bring call analytics to APAC

Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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Australian firm Novum Networks teams with Tollring to offer powerful call analytics via iCall Suite in APAC, enhancing BroadSoft VoIP capabilities for users.
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simPRO launches VoIP solution in NZ

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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Job management company simPRO has rolled out a new VoIP phone solution for New Zealand trade service businesses.
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PON market on track to hit US$7b in under 5 years

Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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Dell'Oro's Broadband Access 5-Year Forecast Report examines how the passive optical network will grow in the near future.
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ShoreTel snaps up Aussie VoIP provider

Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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ShoreTel snaps up Aussie hosted VoIP specialist M5 Networks in a move designed to bring a ShoreTel hosted voice solution to the region.
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Phone scams: increasing numbers, wider scope

Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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ESET takes a look at phone fraud, the impact of technology in terms of spoofing and VoIP, and the growing use of cell phones.
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The evolution of telephony

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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From smoke signals to Voice over IP, telephony has evolved from primitive methods to sophisticated digital communications, transforming global connectivity.
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United States prisons utilise VoIP technology

Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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In the United States 99.6% of all prison and jail customers have converted to the VoIP Secure Calling Platform (SCP) provided by Securus Technologies.
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Cisco funds VoIP security research project

Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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Cisco has partnered with a university in the United States to improve online communication security, including securing VoIP systems.