iDTRONIC, supplier of RFID hardware products, introduced its new wristband and keyfob of the EVO series. The wristbands use either proximity or contactless smart card technology within sealed housings that are both practical and waterproof, and come in an assortment of colors. The keyfob, like the wristband, also encompasses RFID technology with the ability to […]

Recent research by Frost & Sullivan has revealed that NFC and contactless payment technology supported by the telecommunications, financial and payment industries will transform end-user payment habits, leading to increased to transaction volumes. According to Frost & Sullivan analyst Yiru Zhong, “As users’ payment habit trends become more entrenched, they will spill over to other […]

By Sharon Boeyen, Principal, Advanced Security at Entrust Although the rate of deployment of electronic passports is rapidly increasing, the trust infrastructure underpinning ePassport security features is relatively immature. Basic access control requires a PKI infrastructure for X.509 certificates and certificate revocation lists, while extended access control requires an infrastructure for ISO 7816 card-verifiable certificates. […]

SCM Microsystems Inc. announced that its stockholders have approved the issuance of new shares of common stock in connection with SCM’s proposed business combination with Bluehill ID AG, a holding group for investments in the RFID/identification and security industries. To effect the business combination, on November 20, SCM made an offer to acquire all of […]

Microsoft Corp. filed a patent that would enable an individual’s Xbox Live avatar to have a greater resemble to their real life physique, according to the El Paso Video Game Examiner. The system would gather information from a health ID smart card or other device to match the avatar to the real person. Microsoft hopes […]

The steel industry struggles with work flow tracking as well as job site locating and sequencing. Current systems are handled and provide little or no real time location or production data. Often times, this causes expensive delays locating missing fabrications and costly rebuilds or double builds. To help solve some of these problems, International Coding […]

AeroScout announced that Samarinda Aged Services has implemented its Resident Safety and Asset Tracking and Management solution at Samarinda Lodge, in Melbourne, Australia. AeroScout’s Resident Safety and Asset Tracking and Management solution consist of AeroScout MobileView software with the aid of Wi-Fi RFID Tags. The Wi-Fi Tags are attached to shower trolleys, lifting equipment and […]