European semiconductor maker STMicroelectronics has introduced a new hardware developer kit (HDK) for building active RFID tags and readers. Hardware built with the new Smart Web-Based Sensor HDK comply with the global standard for 433MHz active RFID technology, ISO 18000-7. “We strongly believe that the next big wave in sensors will be driven by the […]

Gemalto announced it has been selected by Gabon’s “Caisse Nationale d’Assurance Maladie et de Garantie Sociale (CNAMGS)” as prime contractor for its electronic health card program. Gemalto is supplying a solution that includes cards, its Allynis Issuance operated personalization services and an ID verification system. Gemalto works in cooperation with Stimplus and Zetes, who act […]

Austrian RFID specialist RF-iT Solutions has partnered with medical devices company Biolitec AG to provide RFID-based middleware for biolitec’s laser systems. The system, called You-R Secure, ensures that doctors are unable to accidentally reuse the probes used in the minimally invasive procedures performed by the laser devices. With the You-R Secure system, based on RF-iT […]

The Smart Card Alliance and Secure ID Coalition have scheduled a briefing for May 19 to discuss security and privacy in health care. The discussion will cover health care information privacy, identity management, access and authentication. The U.S. government is poised to spend $19 billion on health care IT as part of The American Recovery […]

Espanola General Hospital in Ontario, Canada has selected SALTO to upgrade its security and replace its master keyed mechanical locks with the XS4 electronic proximity access control system. The XS4 locks are replacing existing locks in offices, health records, the finance department, stores, maintenance areas, laboratories, physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging, clinic operations, acute care, the teleconference […]

Toshiba TEC Europe (TERIS), a provider of point-of-sale, printing, software information, and other systems, has announced a strategic alliance with Nordic ID, a producer of handheld terminals and computers for retail and industrial applications. The alliance, focused on the European market, will offer wireless and mobile telecommunications solutions for retail, manufacturing, health care and warehousing […]

There’s $19 billion for health care to invest in information technology and electronic health records (EHRs) in the stimulus package. Vermont State Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin wants to use smart cards to streamline billing. Shumlin talked with Regarding ID Editor Zack Martin about his idea. iTunes Aggregator m4a mp3 Older podcasts.