31 January, 2005
category: Financial, Government, Library, Transit
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A global leader in contactless transit systems, Thales sets its sights on North America
Thales has become one of the dominant forces in the European and Asian transit card markets. Now, it’s turning its eyes towards another large market: North America.
Alliance conference is best opportunity to keep up with government smart card usage
The Smart Card Alliance has set the bar for events tracking the use of advanced ID technology in the government sector. The annual Smart Cards in eGovernment event – to be held in early March in Washington D.C. – is a must-see for both private and public sector ID professionals.
RFID technology enables prisons to track inmates in real-time
Several prisons are using RFID-enabled wristbands to track inmates movements throughout the facilities. The battery-powered non-removable bands transmit a unique identification signal every two seconds, enabling software to visually display each person’s location.
Thanks to contactless ticketing, Oslo commuters keep moving
The city of Oslo relies on a contactless ticketing and fare collection system in its multi-modal transit environment. The system is showing great benefit for both commuters and the transit authorities.