Trimble introduced the ThingMagic Astra-EX, an addition to its integrated ultra-high frequency RFID reader/antenna product family. Driven by ThingMagic’s high-performance Mercury6e (M6e) module and designed for enterprise and commercial applications, Astra-EX is easy to install and integrate with corporate IT infrastructures and blends well with enterprise lay-outs. Astra-EX builds on the capabilities of the first […]

Auraya Systems releases its Armorvox system, which integrates both voice biometrics and voice recognition in a single system. ITWire.com reports that previous versions of the Armorvox system used voice biometrics alone and have seen use in customer identification at the St. George call center as well as in New Zealand’s tax office. The inclusion of […]

Precise Biometrics announced that it is releasing its Tactivo smart casing for the iPhone and iPad in combination with the secure browsing software from Thursby Software. The new Tactivo/PKard bundle combines the Tactivo smart card reader and fingerprint sensor hardware with the Pkard Reader v1.1 app for access to Web email, portal, and collaboration sites […]

The Chicago Transit Authority and Pace unveiled a new open fare payment system, Ventra, designed to provide its customers with a flexible and more convenient way to pay for train and bus rides. With Ventra, riders will no longer need to carry multiple cards, and will not have to worry about having cash on hand […]

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has introduced a new autoload feature that will let commuters load money on their SmarTrip cards automatically, according to The Washington Examiner. Approximately 30,000 Metro riders have received the invite to help the transit agency test the new feature which can automatically replenish the plastic farecards if the […]

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that it has earned Trusted PACS Product Certification from CertiPath for the integration of the C•CURE 9000 security management platform with the PIVCheck credential validation software from Codebench and the MultiMode three-factor reader from Veridt. This designation from CertiPath, whose product certification is trusted by the U.S. […]

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) will require trucks serving the port to use RFID technology sometime next year, according to Truckinginfo.com. The agency mandate will require each truck serving the port to be identified through its VIN number and other characteristics to enhance PANYNJ’s ability to identify vehicles that may […]

Telstra, an Australian mobile carrier, has announced a partnership with Tapit that will enable customers to tap their phone to a kiosk instantly queuing up the desired content. The technology aims to automate mobile Web navigation. The goal for Telstra is to simplify the process and make it easier for customers to get the content […]