GlobalPlatform has refined its Management of Mobile NFC Services specification to address how service providers can connect and communicate with other players in the NFC ecosystem. The specification has was created based on input from industry bodies like European Payments Council, GSMA and the Association Française pour le Sans Contact Mobile (AFSCM). Established in 2011, […]

DeviceFidelity and Incipio announced a technology and marketing partnership that intends to launch a range of NFC-enabled accessories for iOS devices. The partnership will look to build on the Cashwrap suite of protective cases designed for iPhone devices that enable iOS users to get their hands on NFC technology. The goal is to produce a […]

After an investigation of Android mobile branded devices, MWR InfoSecurity has revealed that mobile banking on the phones could put consumers at risk of fraud and cost banks millions a year. The report, which was revealed on the final day of the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, investigated the security standards of popular Android […]

Hospitality security specialist and ASSA ABLOY Group member VingCard Elsafe, has provided a solution for the event staff at the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona. The solution uses the Xperia T NFC handset to enable access to hotel rooms during the Congress. Using ASSA ABLOY’s Seos application, trial participants can check in at Hotel […]

MasterCard has officially introduced MasterPass, a digital service that lets consumers use any payment card or enabled device to make purchases. MasterPass is the natural progression of the PayPass Wallet Service, which launched in the Spring of 2012 and has since been in production trials with select merchants and providers. Following its announcement at the […]

Gemalto launched its LinqUs Mobile Wallet, a solution that enables a range of NFC services all from a single wallet. The LinqUs Mobile Wallet enables mobile banking, mobile payment and loyalty programs all from a smartphone, and will be on showcase for the first time at Mobile World Congress 2013. LinqUs is the latest in […]

An increasing number of European countries are instituting e-ID programs, begging the questions: Are there any pilots in place to move away from smart cards and put these credentials on mobile devices? Moreover, what are the obstacles associated with placing mobile credentials their use for secure online identity? Avisian’s own Zack Martin posed these questions […]

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Gemalto is demonstratiung a solution for enterprise applications that transform mobile phones into secure identification and authentication devices for the workplace. The authentication concept uses Gemalto’s UpTeq NFC SIM to enable secure entry to physical buildings as well as strong authentication on PCs, laptops, IT networks and other […]

Oberthur Technologies announced that it will join forces with Smart Catch International — a digital security service provider in Taiwan — to provide Trusted Service Management services to mobile operators and service providers in the country. Oberthur’s NFC solutions have already seen deployment in more than 20 countries worldwide with an additional 30 TSM implementations. […]

A new report from the Freedonia Group suggests that the U.S. market for security-related products and systems is expected to increase 6.3% year-over-year, reaching $19.9 billion in 2016. The report posits that a resurgence in construction and capital investment spending will likely be the catalyst for movement. Part and parcel to the expected financial rebound […]