Precise Biometrics has developed a new line of “smart cases” for brands of tablets and smart phones to be released in 2012 and 2013. The new smart cases have built-in card reader and fingerprint sensor enabling users to both secure their devices as well as replace various password-based security for protected online sites and applications. […]

VeriTeQ announced it has acquired the VeriChip implantable microchip and related technologies and Health Link Web-based personal health record (PHR) from Positive ID. VeriChip is the FDA-cleared RFID implantable microchip for humans and patient identification. VeriTeQ states it will focus on patient identification and PHR access through the VeriChip implantable microchip and Health Link Web-based […]

IBM announced a new identity management system called Security Role and Policy Modeler. Based on IBM Research, the software analyzes employee data and recommends a set of roles to better secure an organization and manage compliance. The analytics can flag abnormal behavior, inconsistencies in role access and expired user access. Bharti Airtel, a telecommunications provider […]

Dates: March 5-7, 2012 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Venue: Mirage Hotel URL: Click here Description: CARTES in North America will combine a high level conference program with international experts and a comprehensive exhibition featuring the most representative companies in card manufacturing, payment solutions, identification solutions and digital security.  

SmartMetric announced it has leased a manufacturing plant in Buenos Aires, Argentina where it plans to manufacture fingerprint activated smart cards. These cards are being developed with industries such as banking, medical insurance and government or other high-security identification industries in mind. In addition to opening up the potential for quick deployment to South American […]

AVISIAN Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the interactive version of the winter 2011 issue of Regarding ID. The interactive feature enables a miniature mode that you can thumb through as well as a full screen mode that allows you to read the magazine as if it were on the desk in front […]

To commemorate the smart card industry’s achievements throughout 2011, the Smart Card Alliance has decided to release its first-ever E-Yearbook. The nearly 70-page e-book discusses the year’s leadership and advancement in the smart card industry and highlights industry achievements. These include: The acceleration of EMV payments in North America The implementation of open back card […]