By Tim Moses, Entrust The discipline of Identity and Access Management has continuously evolved to accommodate changes in mainstream information system architecture, most recently Web 2.0 and social media brought in the OpenID and OAuth protocols to enable mash-ups built on personal information. The latest trend to mobile and cloud computing will, likewise, bring about […]

Thursby Software Systems Inc., has been awarded a five-year General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, number GS-35F-132AA. The contract provides a vehicle for government agencies to directly procure Thursby’s Apple integration, management and security solutions. Products covered include DAVE, for Mac enterprise storage integration, ADmitMac, for Mac enterprise Active Directory and Group policy management, Mac CAC […]

NFC is quickly becoming a standard feature on a number of devices spanning virtually every major carrier and device manufacturer— with one notable exception. As BSN reports, Apple’s decision to leave NFC on the cutting room floor with the latest iteration of the iPhone sent shockwaves throughout the tech community, and as many had predicted, […]

A new study out of Malaysia has found that adults with acute dermatitis are four times more likely than healthy adults to fail fingerprint verification tests, reports Reuters. The small study looked at 200 people who had MyKad Malaysian national identity cards, half with dermatitis affecting either thumb, and half with healthy thumbs. The researchers […]

According to ICM research, a third of people that have a contactless payment card have used it to purchase an item, which is equal to just 8% of all consumers. SmartDebit, a UK-based Direct Debut Bureau, commented “low usage of near field communication payments is a combination of consumers’ perception of the security of near […]

NFC has, thus far, struggled to gain widespread public adoption, however, Hyundai has announced plans to incorporate NFC in its vehicles in a new and innovative way. In a report by Gotta Be Mobile, NFC has been gaining momentum in the form of keyless start functions for automobiles. Keyless start solutions work are a logical […]

Despite countless delays and numerous technical glitches, OC Transpo has decided and is moving forward with the roll out its Presto contactless smart card fare payment system, according to The Ottawa Citizen. Set to start on Jan. 18, OC Transpo will provide as many as 10,000 Presto transit cards at its sales and information centers […]

The Pennsylvania Center for Beef Excellence (CBE) soon will offer a statewide RFID animal identification program that enables consumers the ability to know more about the food they eat, how it is raised and where it comes from. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, this program will give producers a competitive advantage in […]