Charismathics, a German software developer, has developed an application that will enable an Apple iPhone or the iPod Touch to be turned into a smart card for two-factor authentication, according to an InternetNews.com report. The application is in beta testing and may be available at the end of April for $9.99. With Charismathics’ iEnigma application […]

The Madrid Hospital Group, which is composed of four hospitals an oncology centre and nine general hospitals, has selected SeMarket and Sun Microsystems to deploy an identity management and Single Sign On system. The project, which will be implemented by SeMarket, will enable the authentication of both employees and patients of the group by using […]

Auto ID solutions provider Axcess International has announced it will provide security infrastructure systems for the port of Trinidad’s capital, Port-of-Spain. The $3.5 million contract covers a comprehensive system will including active RFID devices, sensors and scanners and multiple types of sensors to improve and modernize daily security operations at the port. Under the contract, […]

AuthenWare, a developer of keystroke biometrics, has announced they have entered into a reseller agreement with Neoris, a business and IT consulting company. Neoris will resell AuthenWare’s AuthenTest in Spain, Portugal, Hungary and certain areas in the Middle East and Africa. AuthenTest is a biometric keystroke system that offers additional security through creating unique profiles […]

System demonstrations available in D.C.-area March 2-6 AOptix Technologies Inc. will roll out its first iris-at-a-distance product next week in Washington. The Campbell, Calif.-based company is holding an open house in Crystal City, Va. to demonstrate the product to system integrators, consultants, end users and the media. AOptix is a Silicon Valley startup founded by […]

Atmel Corp. and TazTag announced that the companies are collaborating to bring to market all-in-one contactless solutions to store and protect personal data. As a first step in their collaboration, TazTag is using the Atmel AT98SC016CU security module in TazCard, an electronic wallet. The TazCard is a new multi-purpose device in a slim credit card […]

Students at the University of Florida in Gainesville will be voting this week on whether the two recreation centers on campus will continue to use biometric hand scanners in place of the campus ID card to admit students. Despite results of the referendum, the centers may still allow the hand scanners to remain optional for […]