29 Jun, 2009UPM Raflatac, Digilogics collaborate for Mexican market
Finnish RFID provider UPM Raflatac has partnered with a Mexico-based RFID label maker, Digilogics, to develop RFID-based label solutions for the Mexican market. The strategic partnership will target process-intensive industries including retail, government services and supply chain management. To help stir interest in RFID technology in Mexico, the partnership has sponsored the creation of an […]
29 Jun, 2009Could Europe ban mag stripe cards?
The chairman of the European Payments Council says many European banks may look at banning less secure mag-stripe credit and debit cards once the transition to the EMV standard, probably by 2011, is complete, the American Banker reports. “My feeling is, although it has not yet been decided, the [council] will take a decision in […]
29 Jun, 2009Secure IDs and Human Rights: The Case for Secure Foreign Resident ID Documents in Costa Rica
By Stephen Price-Francis, vice president of marketing, LaserCard Corporation Executive Summary In July 2005, Costa Rica passed an immigration reform act to serve as a key instrument for fighting corruption and regularizing the status of a growing migrant population. In accordance with this legislation, the DGME (Department of Immigration) determined that an advanced ID credential […]
29 Jun, 2009HID’s naviGO enables existing contactless or prox cards for logical security
26 Jun, 2009Senator proposes biometric screenings
United States Senator and Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, Charles Schumer, has proposed that fingerprint records be used to verify immigration status of U.S. workers, according to a Next Gov article. Schumer is optimistic that should his bill pass the program could be up and running by the end of the year. Before […]
26 Jun, 2009TSA takes over Clear lanes in Orlando
The Transportation Security Administration has expanded its Black Diamond lanes at Orlando International Airport in the space once occupied by the Clear registered traveler program, says a spokesperson for the airport. The Black Diamond program enables travelers to choose a lane based on their travel experience or who they are traveling with. The kiosks and […]
26 Jun, 2009LEGIC secures University of St. Gallen symposium
Identification technology from LEGIC Identsystems Ltd was responsible for security within the grounds of the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, site of the 39th St. Gallen economic symposium. Participants from more than 70 countries attended the three-day conference. LEGIC multi-application technology allowed different applications to be combined on a single card and enabled the […]
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