New North American Program Significantly Reduces Lead Times of Company’s Most Popular 125 kHz Proximity Card Offerings Contactless access control card manufacturer HID has introduced a priority service that ships its 125 kHz prox cards within two days on orders of 100 to 300 cards. IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2004 – HID, the premier manufacturer […]

As the pressure heats up to ready for the new generation of electronic passports and secure credentials, Atmel announces a new chip intended to meet the emerging need. The dual interface chip complies with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) specs for international passports with contactless interface and biometrics. The chip is scheduled to be […]

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The Office of Greek EU Presidency used Zebra P520 printers to print ID badges to help secure high-profile meetings throughout the country. The cards had a unique bar code holding personal information on individual delegates. The barcode was read via Portable Data Terminals. The cards also incorporated a customized hologram for added security. Greece Strengthened […]

The latest version of the LockLink software from IR Security & Safety is designed to enable campuses to manage their online access control systems and offline, dormitory-style locks from the same application. It manages multiple credentials such as biometrics, HID prox cards, and mag stripe cards. LockLink 7.0 Seamlessly Manages Online and Offline Access Control […]

Take one consortium, a joint venture, smart card suppliers, and even Hong Kong’s successful Octopus Cards Limited and you have the makings of a smartcard that’s going to link the Netherlands’ various public transportation vehicles. Or as Jeroen Kok, chairman of Trans Link Systems (the Dutch transit venture running the project) put it: “Eventually, passengers […]

Tap your cell phone or your contactless card and you’re in business. That’s the purpose behind a new venture of two credit card companies and a mobile phone supplier. QUICPay (Quick and Useful IC Payment) is a new payment solution for cards with contactless IC chips. Its development was recently announced jointly by the parties […]

Until this year federated identity was little more than a vague panacea to most in the security industry. Today, it is a leading discussion in nearly every circle of identity management. I encourage you to read our piece on the topic and then consider the tremendous implications it could have in the other application areas […]

By Nicholas Engels, Contributing Editor The last time I moved, I made sure to call every company I had any connection with and give them my new address. I was especially concerned that I receive bank statements without interruption, so using my newly installed Comcast Internet service, I signed up for the bank’s online bill […]

NASA’s new ID card pilot will utilize Philips Mifare® DESFire contactless technology to secure access to physical locations. The DESFire V0.6 chip was the first contactless offering to be compliant with the current Government Smart Card Interoperability Specification (GSC-IS). The trial will is being conducted at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama and, if […]