OC Transpo said the “root cause” leading to Ottawa’s Presto card problems appears to be fixed, according to a local news report. The Presto system was originally scheduled to go live July 1, but due to technical problems with the system the transit decided to push the launch back. OC Transpo says its “cautiously optimistic” […]

The University of Massachusetts has completed upgrading its UCard to contain a contactless chip. The conversion, which began two years ago, is now using HID’s iClass technology that will enable students to gain access to their dorms. The UCard is also designed to be the only card students will need while on campus. The university […]

Confidex announced that its RFID windshield labels are being used to support India’s modernizing of all border checkpoints as mandated by the government, with the first fully automatic border control system kicking off in Maharashtra, India. Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is in the process of modernizing the state’s border checkpoints utilizing passive ultra-high […]

TechNavio has released a new report predicting that the global NFC chip market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 135.63% from 2011-2015. According to the report, “Global Near Field Communication Chip Market 2011-2015,” this market growth is attributed to the emergence of contactless technology, along with an “immense” growth in the […]

Sony Mobile is launching a new ad campaign highlighting the NFC capabilities of Xperia smart phones. The campaign, which will be deployed across TV, print, digital, out-of-home and retail, will begin in the UK before heading to other markets over the coming months. At the center of the campaign are two TV ads, the first […]

Cloud encryption specialist CipherCloud has announced its Connect AnyApp that encrypts data in-transit, in-use and at-rest without reducing application functionality. CipherCloud believes that Connect AnyApp will not only enable enterprise control over encryption, but will also cut costs associated with securing enterprise clouds. The App supports IaaS, SaaS and PaaSWweb applications along with behind-the-firewall intranet […]

Music streaming service Spotify has updated its Android mobile app to enable music sharing via NFC, according to SlashGear. Spotify app users with NFC-enabled phones running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich can now trade music over Android Beam by simply touching their handsets together. According to SlashGear, the feature supports full album exchanges only; individual […]

Smirnoff, a brand of vodka owned and produced by the British company Diageo, deployed an interactive RFID social media mechanic at its London-based Nightlife Exchange Project. Using RFID systems operated and provided by FISH Technologies, Smirnoff enabled guests to update their Facebook status in real-time. Guests were each presented with RFID key fobs which could […]