40 years of intelligence

Holography & Optical Technology News™ (HOTN) is the industry’s leading intelligence platform, providing in-depth market analysis and actionable insights in holographic and optical security. For 40 years, it has enabled professionals in security printing, brand protection, and identity to make informed strategic decisions.

Expert-led industry analysis

Currently led by Chander S Jeena, with industry veterans Francis Tuffy (Consultant, Optical & Authentication Technologies) and Astrid Mitchell (CEO, Reconnaissance), our editorial team offers informed perspectives on a rapidly evolving landscape. We go beyond headlines to deliver a clear strategic advantage for:

• Research organisation and technology developers advancing next-generation optical security features and solutions.
• Central Bank, Issuing Authorities, Regulators, Policymakers, and Brand owners using next-generation anti-counterfeiting strategies.
• Security printers, commercial printers, and converters deploying these solutions.

Each issue provides curated news, updates, real-world applications, exclusive interviews, and in-depth analysis. This equips you with timely, relevant knowledge to respond to trends and lead in this specialised sector.

Driving phygital integration

Since 1990, the publication has evolved with the industry, tracking key developments. Today, it covers the full optical security ecosystem beyond holography, including micro-optics, nano-optics, plasmonics, and other technologies, as well as digital-optical integration, supporting next-generation authentication and visualisation solutions.

The industry standard

The publication sponsors the International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) Excellence in Optical Technologies Awards, which recognise outstanding innovation and commercial achievement in optical security. Presented annually at the Optical & Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) conference, the awards honour products and techniques introduced the previous year that demonstrate industry-leading innovation and commercial potential. It supports leading global industry events, including ODDS, High Security Printing™ conferences, The Banknote Conference, Security Document Summit and major conferences on security printing, authentication, and optical technologies.

Stay ahead of the curve

HOTN provides technology developers, brand owners, security printers, and industry leaders with tailored intelligence to anticipate challenges, adopt innovations, and stay competitive in a connected phygital world.