A company that is involved in the production of two-thirds of all U.S. driver licenses has released a suite of services to help states comply with the REAL ID Act. Digimarc is offering services and solutions to address enrollment, breeder document validation, issuance, and more. Digimarc Announces REAL ID Migration Services to Help State Driver […]

Fans and Foes of SB 768 still trying to work on a compromise in latest version By Marisa Torrieri, Contributing Editor The California RFID bill hailed by privacy advocates but feared by the tech industry is undergoing major revisions as both sides try to work out differences before the end of the legislative session in […]

By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor Opposition is building against the Real ID Act requirement that, among other things, forces states to standardize driver licenses. Many at the state level fear that the under-funded, aggressive mandate will be overly burdensome and difficult to meet. At least one coalition of privacy-concerned groups fear the new rules, in […]

Tennessee-based Tradewinds Technologies has integrated the PicoRead chipset from INSIDE Contactless into an SD Card form factor. The SD reader can be used with a host of handheld devices including both Palm and Pocket PC varieties. The new reader can read and write to tags of the following flavors: ISO 15693, ISO 14443A, ISO 14443B, […]

In this first-ever installment of the RFIDNews Gen2 Corner, we investigate the benefits Gen 2 offers over its predecessor. In the future, this recurring corner will delve into features and concepts such as Q-Algorithm, Persistence, and Dense Reader Mode as well as applications, products, and more. Stay tuned… By Marisa Torrieri, Contributing Editor Like many […]

A company that once used its RFID technology to make Star Wars-licensed toys talk, is now going after a market it believes looms larger than Darth Vadar … Disposable smart tickets for public transportation. “I have done a lot of evangelizing” about low-cost smart tickets, admitted Trevor Crotch-Harvey, senior vice president for United Kingdom-based Innovision […]

By Tom Bell, Vice President, Commerce Industry Relations, Blackboard At a recent seminar, campus executives were asked how they planned their card system and if their plan was strategic. All referred to the planning as “detailed;” and said it involved partner research, equipment evaluation, software testing and a variety of other important steps. As much […]

In 2006 a great new feature section will appear in each and every issue of CR80News. Our new Physical Security Corner will explore key issues related to the changing security landscape. Physical security is no longer a standalone “silo” within a campus … it is a vibrant, essential component with enterprise-wide implications. Key themes running […]

In 2006 a great new feature section will appear in each and every issue of SecureIDNews. Our new Physical Security Corner will explore key issues related to the changing security landscape. Physical security is no longer a standalone “silo” within an organization … it is a vibrant, essential component with enterprise-wide implications. Key themes running […]

Version 4.16 of Onity’s Integra3 software solution enables campuses to support online doors via ethernet rather than modem or RS485. The solution from Onity is used by more than 200 colleges and universities in North America for online and offline door control. ONITY UNLEASHES INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE ON INDUSTRY TO MEET EVOLVING NEEDS OF HIGHER EDUCATION […]