MasterCard has expanded its roadmap for EMV debit and credit card technology to include automatic teller machines (ATMs), according to CardRatings.com. After October 2016, banks can hold ATM operators liable for fraudulent withdrawals and cash advances from debit and credit cards. EMV-enabled debit and credit cards require much more sophistication to clone, compared to the […]

The Open Standard for Public Transport (OSPT) Alliance has published Version 2.0 of the CIPURSE Specification, which defines the latest open security standards for next generation, advanced transit fare-collection systems. The new standard comprises a set of specifications for all security, personalization, administration and life-cycle management functions needed to create a wide range of interoperable […]

SecuGen has announced that it’s Hamster IV fingerprint reader has received Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) certification, making the system eligible for deployment in India’s Unique Identification (UID) project. SecuGen’s certification was attained in conjunction with partner in the region Tutis Technology. The STQC certification provides confidence that certified devices are reliable, safe, secure […]

New market research published by Transparency Market Research estimates the global RFID market for health care to be worth $1.2 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach $34 billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 19.3% from 2012 to 2018. According to the report, “RFID in Health care Industry – Global Market Size, […]

Android Central has reported that ISIS’ Mobile Wallet— the company’s answer to Google Wallet— may see live trials as early as a few weeks. According to a leaked internal document obtained by Android Central, beginning Oct. 22 customers in Salt Lake City and Austin will be able to use the ISIS Mobile Wallet service on […]

Market research firm Paradigm Sample released the results of its new mobile survey stating that 71% of convenience store customers would be willing to pay for their purchases with mobile wallets through their phones or tablets. Paradigm conducted the survey to help companies understand the potential acceptance of mobile payments and mobile banking. Customers have […]

Voyantic Ltd., the Finland-based global provider of RFID measurement solutions, announced that HID Global has deployed the Tagsurance UHF tester in their production facility following successful tests in their research and development and quality labs. The Voyantic Tagsurance UHF tester not only tests the functionality of the tag on reader frequency, but is also capable […]

Taiwan’s largest telecom operator Chunghwa Telecom Co. has started a pilot to enable smart phone users to make contactless payments, reports Focus Taiwan. The first phase of the trial will last six months and involve 500 to 600 mobile services subscribers. These participants will install a customized SIM card in their smart phones to conduct […]