Oberthur Technologies announced the integration of the Valimo Mobile Authentication Client (VMAC) into its SIM applications portfolio to provide a digital signature solution using Wireless Public Key Infrastructure (WPKI). This new secure transaction capability responds to a challenge with online transactions since there is no 100% safe mechanism to prevent end users from being misled […]

Gemalto announced its card production center in Montgomeryville, Pa. has received Security Accreditation Scheme (SAS) re-certification from the GSM Association. This certification validates that Gemalto’s Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card production and personalization processes, as well as its entire site operations meet the GSM Association’s standards for security and data protection. Gemalto is a member […]

The Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association spent $40,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby Congress on using biometric technology for airport security, according to a news report from the Associated Press. The union said it lobbied on a bill that would have ordered the Department of Homeland Security to study how airports could use fingerprints and […]

TeamLogic IT, a network of businesses that provide computer-based services for managing information technology, received the CompTIA Security Trustmark for security practices. The Security Trustmark is a foundation for IT security best practices in reactive services, as well as proactive managed services and support. The CompTIA Security Trustmark accredits those who promote security best practices. […]

Smart Technology Solutions Limited (STS), a provider of smart card solutions, announced its partnership with Tailwind Solutions to provide contactless payment technology to retailers. Tailwind Solutions and Smart Technology Solutions along with Secure Retail are offering retailers a solution to roll out contactless card readers that enables them to capitalize on existing Chip and PIN […]

Avocent Corp., a provider of IT operations management, announced it has expanded its support for Smart Card/Common Access Card (CAC) technology for both desktop and the data center environments. This technology helps U.S. federal agencies and contractors comply with HSPD 12, which mandates a common identification process for employees for security reasons. In the data […]

Today’s ID cards do far more than just present a name and face. They can conduct financial transactions, enable you to log on to your PC and access networks, track time and attendance as well as grant building access. In addition, ID cards are an important extension of an organization’s image and brand. Consequently, those […]

SALTO’s XS4 electronic stand alone locks, contactless update on card wall readers and SVN Virtual Network technology from are being put to use at Malaysia’s luxury resort complex, The Club at The Saujana. Set among 160 acres of lush tropical gardens and nestled among the rolling hills of a palm plantation yet just a 35 […]

Ceelox, a Tampa, Fla.-based provider of biometric flash drives, received their GSA schedule contract # GS-35F-0187V. Ceelox products have been available on the GSA Advantage for more than six months but now they are available through Ceelox directly. Ceelox products authenticate computer users with fingerprints and protect data with government grade encryption. Ceelox’s tools can […]

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd. will present some extensions to its technology at the CeBit Conference, March 3-8 in Hanover, Germany. LEGIC is also demonstrating the gains in efficiency that may be achieved through the use of a contactless multi-application card LEGIC will present a selection of the latest solutions for various applications in the business and […]