Posted on 28 August 2024 by Philippe Vallée
Contrary to popular belief, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not new. In fact, the term was first coined almost 50 years ago in the famous Dartmouth conference. After a few periods of reduced funding and interest, aka an “AI Winter”, we can all agree that we’re now in an “AI Summer”. The widespread use of neural […]
Posted on 17 September 2024 by Christine Blattes
For merchants gearing up for the highly anticipated Black Friday sales event, optimising the checkout payment experience holds immense significance. As online shopping reaches new heights, it becomes increasingly evident that ensuring a seamless and secure payment journey is pivotal for capitalising on the Black Friday rush and driving sales. A solution to streamlining and […]
Posted on 30 September 2024 by Thales
While summer festival season may have drawn to a close, new gigs and large-scale sporting events are still dominating our calendars for the rest of the year. As highlighted in our recent blog, large-scale events are supported by a host of technologies to ensure safety and convenience for artists and attendees alike. From our data-aggregating […]
Posted on 28 October 2024 by Neville Pattinson
Biometric technologies have made waves in the travel industry in recent years, promising a contactless user experience that is seamless, convenient and efficient, for both travelers and service providers alike. But while the benefits are clear to see, consumer concerns around the potential misuse of biometric technologies necessitate certain guardrails to ensure solutions are informed, […]
Posted on 12 December 2024 by David Cohen
Thales is committed towards interoperability, open standards, innovation and sustainability, all of which were met when the Thales Cogent Multi Biometric System received official OSIA qualification by Global Platform. But what does this all mean? The compliance with OSIA standard marks a significant advancement in the field of identity management. This standard is crucial as […]
Posted on 14 January 2025 by Thales
Online and e-commerce payments are booming, growing five times faster than in-store payments. However, this dramatic shift brings challenges for merchants, issuers, and end users, including security concerns, higher drop-off rates, increased operational costs, and missed revenue opportunities for banks. It has been estimated that 70.19% of online shopping carts will have been abandoned worldwide […]