BioTraits, a biometrics and computer security company, has announced the signing of an agreement for acquiring fellow Florida-based biometrics company Reliable Tech Experts, according to an Orlando Sentinel article. The merger is expected to see Roberto Torres, founder of Reliable, to be seated as BioTraits’ new chief information officer. Additionally, BioTraits expects a boost from […]

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has given companies more time to respond to its request for proposals for a fare-collection system, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Originally the deadline was set for Tuesday but it now has been has been pushed back to May. A contract isn’t likely to be awarded until at least September. […]

Visa is piloting two new systems designed to prevent credit card fraud, according to a Computerworld article. One of the tests involves Fifth Third Bank. The institution is issuing cards that have unique digital fingerprints on the magnetic stripe of the card. Each stripe contains unique characteristics that can be captured and used to verify […]

The U.K.’s M/A-COM RFID Inc. has sold of its RFID product lines to Micronetics Inc., a New Hampshire-based firm which specializes in microwave and RF components and sub-assemblies. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The M/A-COM products that are changing hands include portal systems with directional intelligence, sensor-based forklift systems, and some high performance […]

Congressmen representing border states are asking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to postpone ID rules scheduled to take affect this summer, according to a report in the Buffalo News. Lawmakers suggested the government postpone the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative until after the Vancouver Winter Olympics, scheduled for Feb. 12-28, 2010. The initiative will require […]

MasterCard Worldwide announced the issuance of the 50 millionth MasterCard PayPass card or device, as of the fourth quarter of 2008. In the last year this more than doubles the number of cards and devices in circulation around the world. PayPass is designed to provide a convenient payment alternative to cash. Consumers just swipe a […]

By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor While some students may complain when they have to fork over money for a replacement student ID card that was originally free, most have little choice if they want to keep availing themselves of the university’s services. Still, CR80News wondered what was the going rate for lost or stolen cards. […]