SecureIDNews | EMVCo launches subscription program

Thursday, February 12, 2009

EMVCo, the EMV standards body owned by American Express, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc., has launched its Web site subscription program that, for $750 annually, will enable interested stakeholders an opportunity to monitor and participate in the document creation and review processes of the organization.

The service offers access to advance information regarding revisions to EMV specifications, draft documents and upcoming meetings. To register, visit the Web site here.

The subscription program is designed to broaden industry participation in the development work of the organization and promote transparency regarding EMVCo activities.

In June 2009, EMVCo says it also plans to hold an annual user meeting for subscribers which will provide interested parties with additional insight into the organization’s activities and facilitate a dialog between the global payments industry and EMVCo.

EMVCo’s royalty-free final and published versions of EMV Specifications, bulletins and application notes, type approval process documents and approval lists will remain accessible without charge. The subscription fees generated by the new Web site service will be reinvested by EMVCo to support its ongoing industry initiatives.

Oracle integrates biometrics into retail POS

Oracle has released a new version of Oracle Retail Point-of-Service that aims to increase security, operational efficiency and functionality in part by integrating biometrics.

Oracle partnered with DigitalPersonal to add integrated biometrics to the POS package. Users of the software will login using their fingerprint, which will replace the need for PINs or passwords. This feature intends to reduce fraud by eliminating the possibility of unauthorized employees using a manager ID or swipe card to access the POS and approve overrides.

EMV adoption grows

More than three-quarters POS terminals enabled

Adoption of EMV as the universal payment standard gained further traction in 2011, with official figures revealing that more than 42% of all payment cards and nearly 76% of all terminals in circulation globally are based on EMV technology. These numbers, however, do not reflect the U.S.

Results revealed from MTA, MasterCard PayPass pilot

As some may recall back in June 2010, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York launched tap-and-go contactless payments for commuters to enter select subway stations and participating bus lines using MasterCard PayPass-enabled terminals. Well, the results are in.

SML launches 'ViziT' solutions for apparel, partners with TAGSYS and Nedap Retail

SML Group Ltd announced the launch of its new “ViziT” RFID item visibility solutions for the retail apparel and item tracking applications.

The ViziT solutions include a range of RFID/EAS enabled paper and woven labels, as well as tickets and sticker that can be attached to garments and stacked items. Using the SML ViziT IT cloud based data management software also provides for semi automated inventory control, as well as improved loss prevention by triggering alarms and item identification at the store exit.

Superdrug launches contactless payment at more than 50 stores

Superdrug, one of Britain’s largest beauty and health retailers, has introduced contactless payment for its in-store customers, according to Retail Gazette.

Created by Streamline and Visa Europe, the contactless system will enable customers to make payments of up to £15 (approx. USD $23) by simply waving their contactless bank card at the more than 50 participating Superdrug stores in London and Liverpool.

EMVCo reports on mobile contactless payments progess

EMVCo, the EMV standards body owned by American Express, JCB, MasterCard and Visa, has published a new white paper on its work to securely standardize the deployment of contactless mobile payments.

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