Intellitix, a provider of smart solutions for smart events, has launched its second generation of access control entrance devices, the MiniPortal. Portable and quick to deploy, the units are pre-configurable, enabling event organizers to adopt and quickly deploy a ‘plug and play’ RFID access control system. Complimenting Intellitix’s signature full-scale entrance portals – which remain […]

Truecount RFID and TAGIT-EAS announced a joint partnership to create a new “singlet tag/single application” solution for advanced inventory management and loss protection for the retail industry and supply chain. This new electronic article tracking and surveillance system will combine Truecount’s item-level RFID software with TAGIT-EAS’s Electro Magnetic (EM) systems to create a single system […]

Bankia and SerranoPark, one of Madrid’s biggest car parks, have signed a collaboration agreement to create a charge card that will give users of the car park easier access. The plastic card uses contactless technology, so that the driver is able to enter and leave parking by simply holding the card close to the reader, […]

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has selected WaveMark, Inc. to provide a real-time inventory management solution under the Real Time Location System (RTLS) Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) 11 contract. The VISN 11 RTLS pilot is a part of the VA’s effort to integrate different locating technologies into a unified Digital Hospital. The […]

US Airways has become one of the world’s first airlines to accept MasterCard PayPass enabled cards and devices for in-flight purchases. US Airways passengers can now buy food, beverages and other services by simply tapping their MasterCard PayPass-enabled card and devices, helping to speed up transaction times and provide increased convenience. Enabled by GuestLogix, a […]

Oberthur Technologies and LEGIC Identsystems Ltd announced a new partnership to enhance contactless payment solutions and dual-interface payment smart card product offerings. LEGIC ‘s virtual contactless transponder technology will be combined with Oberthur Technologies’ contactless and dual-interface smart cards, creating new business opportunities for industries such as public transport authorities, banks, airlines or leisure facilities. […]

VingCard Elsafe announced that Prague’s One Room Hotel has selected RFID security technology among its launch amenities. One Room Hotel will offer its guests VingCard Elsafe’s suite of RFID locking systems which feature contactless access control via RFID encoded communication and anti-cloning software. In addition to the RFID locking system, One Room Hotel has deployed […]

Vatican, the central governing body of the Catholic Church, has plans to begin tracking clergy and employees with RFID technology, reports the examiner.com. Set to take place towards the beginning of next year, the Holy City will issue clergy and employees with an advanced ID card that has a micro-chip device embedded inside the card […]

Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business recently received funding from The Wharton School’s Wharton Customer Analytics Initiative to use RFID in part to study fan engagement with sponsors at NASCAR sporting events. The study collected data over the course of three days at the last NASCAR race of the season at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. RFID […]

Intellitix, a provider of RFID smart solutions for live events and festivals, has opened an office in Sydney, Australia and is set to announce its first shows within weeks. The company’s Sydney office – its fourth after Montreal, Denver and London – has been established by Turnkey Management Group Director Dion Brant who has also […]