SecureIDNews | SCM compatible with Windows 7

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

SCM Microsystems Inc. announced that its portfolio of smart card readers now support Microsoft’s soon to be released operating system, Windows 7, as well as Windows Server 2008 R2. The readers also are compliant with Windows Logo Kit 1.4, which provides everything necessary to certify devices for Windows.

SCM’s new software drivers ensure that private and corporate users purchasing a new computer with Windows 7 or upgrading their existing PCs for the new operating system can continue to use their SCM smart card readers without disruption. SCM Microsystems supports a range of operating systems – including Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003 and Windows 7, as well as Mac OS X and Linux.

Signed drivers for Microsoft Windows 7 are available now for SCM’s Class 1 contact smart card readers, which enable secure exchange of electronic information and secure access to PCs and networks for high security applications in government and other industries.

As of today, this includes the following products: SCR331, SCR3310, SCR3310v2.0, SCR3311, SCR3320, SCR333, SCR335, SCR338, SCR531, SCR241 and SCR243. Signed drivers for SCM’s range of contactless readers will be available in the third quarter of 2009.

Oracle adds NFC support to Java Card

Oracle Corporation has announced that its latest Java Card 3.0.4 platform will include support for NFC to enable secure communication between devices, reports Hothardware.com.

According to Oracle, Java Card enables smart cards and other devices with very limited memory to run small applications, called applets, that employ Java technology. Almost any type of smart card can use Java Card technology, including SIM cards, bank cards, government and health care IDs, smart transit tickets and physical and logical access control credentials.

AuthenTec unveils new consumer-level biometric suite

AuthenTec, a developer of biometric technologies, has announced the release of a consumer-level software suite for biometric security on PCs and netbooks. The suite, called TrueSuite PC, works with fingerprint biometrics and is designed to increase the ease of use, convenience and personalization when using fingerprint biometrics on a computer.

Nominations sought for first SAFE-BioPharma Digital Identity Awards

SAFE-BioPharma, a Ft. Lee, N.J.-based non-profit consortium of biopharmaceutical companies, is seeking nominations for its first Digital Identity Awards program. Nominees should recognize innovative uses of the global digital identity standard or institutions and individuals contributing to a broader understanding of its benefits.

Exostar adds OTP to ID lineup

Exostar expanded its Managed Access Gateway identity management service offering to accept one-time password hardware tokens.

The gateway uses the Exostar-issued hardware tokens, as well as other forms of credentials such as basic level of assurance and medium level of assurance public-key infrastructure certificates and Common Access Cards, to control access to Exostar and other service provider applications connected to the Exostar Identity Hub.

BIO-key reports near-perfect performance testing results

BIO-key International announced the results of tests performed on its biometric software and matching algorithm at a hospital over the past three months.

The results, which included 251,447 attempts to use biometrics for login to the testing system, ranked between 99.34% and 100% accuracy with zero false matches. This is a near 100% true accept rate and one staff member that logged in 5,999 in November without a single rejection.

Eurosmart: 6 billion devices shipped in 2011

Eurosmart announced that more than 6 billion microprocessor based smart secure devices will be shipped in 2011. Double digit growth in the telecom, banking and government segments is set to continue in 2012 thanks to growth in telecom, NFC and banking.

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