Software stacks specialist, Stollmann announced a software solution supporting NFC products from Texas Instruments. The collaboration will enable customers and partners around the world to integrate NFC technology into a number of different devices. Available for mobile devices as well as embedded solutions for the consumer electronics, industrial, white goods and medical sectors the software […]

Google Wallet has seen steady adoption and increased usage, while U.S. adoption of NFC continues to be met with skepticism. A Computerworld report has revealed that NFC transactions using Google Wallet have doubled since the August 1 launch of the app’s cloud version. While the increased adoption and use of its mobile Wallet is a […]

Heartland Payment Systems has announced its Mobuyle payment acceptance solution for Apple iOS mobile devices. The Mobuyle app enables merchants to accept credit, debit and gift card payments on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Merchants simply plug the reader into the Apple device’s audio jack and swipe cards to process transactions from both inside […]

A report compiled by ABI Research has revealed that the total value spent via NFC mobile payments will climb from this year’s estimated $4 billion to $100 billion in 2016, with that figure expected to jump to $191 billion by 2017. ABI Research’s report entitled “Mobile Payments, NFC, and Contactless Convergence,” posits that the surge […]

ISIS has announced that its long awaited mobile wallet — an initiative backed by AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless — will begin its trials in Austin, Texas and Salt Lake City. Accompanying the launch is a suite of nine ISIS ready handsets that are available for purchase at AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless stores. The […]

Citibank Hungary is offering its credit card customers a MasterCard PayPass-enabled sticker, allowing them to make payments in excess of HUF 5,000 at PayPass terminals. The goal for the new PayPass initiative is to provide customers with innovative technologies that enhance payment speed and convenience. The sticker can be placed on the back of a […]

Blackberry has chosen to partner with NFC mobile tech specialist Crosscliq to demonstrate the benefits and convenience of NFC. This year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) saw the companies join forces to deliver an experiential mobile opportunity for guests of the festival. The Blackberry and Crosscliq demonstrated additional applications for the technology beyond payments. Using […]

CipherCloud conducted a survey that reveals that data security, privacy, residency and compliance issues continue to hinder cloud adoption. The survey covered all cloud applications as a group, rather than applications provided by a specific vendor. The poll also revealed that 66% of organizations reported that these concerns had led to at least one cloud […]

Marble Cloud, formerly IronKey has a developed a cloud access management solution that includes Marble App, Marble Network and Marble Cloud management services. The solution, entitled Marble Access is compatible with any Windows, Linux or iOS endpoints— most notably, iPhones, iPads, Macs, PCs and Android smart phones or tablets. By incorporating an end-to-end hardened environment, […]

German-based mobile payment company payworks has introduced a mobile chip & PIN solution that enables processing of both major credit cards and local debit card systems. The new mobile Point of Sale infrastructure will enable payment providers to offer a solution that meets the highest of security demands. The solution enables payment acceptance with a […]