14 Apr, 2009J.C. Renfroe joins N4 Systems network
J.C. Renfroe and Sons, a manufacturer of lifting clamps, has announced plans to join N4 Systems’ RFID-enabled Field ID Safety Network. With the system, J.C. Renfroe will have safety traceability of its products and be able to share the data with vendors and clients. The Field ID Safety Network, N4 Systems’ flagship system, offers a […]
14 Apr, 2009Reva Systems lands more funding
Massachusetts-based Reva Systems, a provider of RFID infrastructure systems, has announced it has secured a new round of funding from investors. The $5 million in additional funding will go toward an expansion of the company’s reseller and partner programs worldwide. The funding was led by North Bridge Venture Partners and Charles River Ventures, both original […]
14 Apr, 2009Alaska introduces bill protecting citizens’ biometric data
Alaskan state senator, Bill Wielechowski, has introduced a bill to the state congress that intends to protect Alaskan citizens from having their biometric information collected or used without their knowing and consent, according to a KTVA 11 article. The bill is intended as an update to previously passed legislation that outlawed the collection of a […]
14 Apr, 2009Devon Bank implements biometric security
The Devon Bank, a banking chain based in Chicago, has announced that they are implementing a number of authentication products from biometrics developer US Biometrics. In addition to improving their security through the new biometric systems, the installation is also expected to yield Devon a gold rating in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design […]
14 Apr, 2009Dell discusses advantages of contactless for logical access
14 Apr, 2009Airport credentials: What’s going to happen?
Many organizations are working on bringing biometrics to airports but obstacles remain By Zack Martin, Editor, Avisian Publications How airports identify employees has been a concern since 9/11 and other incidents have shown that there are potential security vulnerabilities. It’s so important that last October’s Smart Card Alliance conference held a panel dedicated to the […]
14 Apr, 2009More than 6,000 SSNs at University of Washington compromised
Social Security numbers rarely fade away, even after they’re no longer being used as employee or student identifiers. That’s what the University of Washington learned when a computer hack put the names and Social Security numbers of more than 6,000 university staff, faculty and retirees at risk. The school had quit using the numbers seven […]
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