The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) has implemented a self-service portal to ease the process of ID distribution and maintenance, reports Elites TV. The center has mas changes to its self-service online portal called RAPIDS, Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System. The approximately 3.7 million service members and reservists with Department of Defense Common Access Cards […]

InAuth, a mobile security software provider, has released its Voice Biometrics Authentication Module. Geared to the mobile banking sector, this software provides an opt-in way to use a voice fingerprint to secure a mobile financial transaction. The voice fingerprinting on the software can dynamically identify users without adding processes onto the user experience. It quickly […]

Citrix has integrated TeleSign’s Verify and PhoneID products into its CloudPortal in order to enhance the portal’s security and enable fraud control. Citrix’s CloudPortal is a platform that helps companies manage business and operations support services, customers and cloud services. With the addition of the two TeleSign products, the portal is now capable of blocking […]

Bank of America Corp is piloting a new way for customers to pay for items at store registers, potentially changing the way we make payments in the future, reports Reuters. With the new technology consumers will scan an image with their smartphones, which taps into a mobile wallet for payment. The pilot, which is taking […]

The UK’s Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has awarded IT services provider Atos a seven-year contract to manage it’s new smart ticketing program, reports Consultant News. TfGM is implementing a plan to introduce e-tickets and enable payment with contactless bank cards for its Metrolink tram network. The plan also anticipates being able to offer a […]

Amsterdam-based SMARTRAC N.V. has partnered with American-based ClikGenie and its partner FineLine Technologies to create CLIKSecure, a mobile app for NFC-enabled product authentication. The app comes with dual functionality for in-store product merchandising and product authentication. It works with a variety of ICs and NFC inlays. The inlays can attach directly to the product, or […]

Lodging Access Systems LLC has acquired Orlando, Fla.-based RFID Hotel, a provider of RFID key cards and credentials. The combined entity will provide security related services to the hospitality industry. Lodging Access Systems provides sales, service and installation of electronic locks, in-room safes and other security-based aftermarket product. With the addition of RFID Hotel, it […]

Gemalto has launched a new portfolio of products and services designed specifically for government agencies that are implementing secure national identity programs. This Coesys Applications Portfolio enables many eServices and integrates mobile technology. Coesys Applications gives security to citizens for online tax management and payment services, benefits distribution and fraud reduction through electronic documents and […]

The State of New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles has implemented a smiling ban for driver license photos in an effort to protect its facial recognition database. As reported on RT.com, the state updated its rules earlier this year to do away with drivers smiling because its facial recognition database has problems managing large numbers […]

The Smart Card Alliance has updated its EMV roadmap white paper “Card Payments Roadmap in the United States: How will EMV Impact the Future Payments Infrastructure?” with new information for 2012. The white paper is an educational tool for stakeholders to learn the various aspects os installing EMV capabilities within their businesses. This second edition […]