Contactless technology stories
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Near Field Communication to reach US$46 billion by 2027
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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The global near-field communication market was US$17,875 million in 2020 and will be US$46,781 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 14.8% from 2021 to 2027.
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Mastercard evolves contactless technology for quantum world
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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Mastercard has developed Enhanced Contactless (Ecos) specifications to future-proof contactless payments and ensure high levels of security and convenience.
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Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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Digital technologies, such as contactless payments and remote working, will have a lasting impact on society post-COVID-19.
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The rise of contactless card payments in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Amid COVID-19, Australia sees a surge in contactless card payments, enhancing daily safety and convenience, with over half of transactions now contact-free.
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COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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supply chain systems
New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.
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Kiwis more trusting of digital payment methods - and customer experience is the driver
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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Kiwis are starting to trust digital payment methods much more since contactless, mobile wallets and online checkouts have arrived on the scene.
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How to upgrade student IDs for better security, more efficient issuance, and to support new services
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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University administrators do more with less, however many facilities are still using obsolete, vulnerable campus ID cards. It's time to upgrade.