In what seems to be the broadest (in terms of applications) NFC trial to date, the city of Caen in the Normandy region of France will demonstrate the technology in retail payments, parking facility ticketing, tourist site information sharing, and eventually promotions via active posters. City of Caen, France, to Demonstrate Simplicity of Near Field […]

A Minnesota-based supermarket chain has given its blessings to a biometric technology that allows customers to pay for their purchases with their fingerprint which is linked to their bank account. The finger scan eliminates a customer’s need to carry a checkbook or wallet to the store. Customers Can Purchase Groceries With the Touch of a […]

On the heels of other roll-outs of MasterCard’s PayPass contactless chip, MBNA America Bank has begun issuing PayPass cards to its new and existing card users in Atlanta, GA. More customers and additional markets are coming soon, MBNA says. MasterCard PayPass contactless payment technology provides ‘Tap & Go payments WILMINGTON, Del.– MBNA has begun issuing […]

“Manhattan Associates had a primary role in getting Wal-Mart suppliers compliant with the RFID mandate. What core concepts or processes contributed to this acceptance and use? Gilbert: Manhattan Associates led the supply chain industry with its retail compliance initiative from the earliest days. RFID was a logical extension of that, and our experience in other […]

“Digital Angel Corporation has received another order from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the its RFID traceability system to help the government’s ongoing effort to eradicate Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in captive cervids. The latest order, valued at more than US$550,000, covers the purchase of electronic tags and scanners and brings the total […]

A new in-depth study into the RFID market shows a remarkable shift of industry focus from European RFID vendors. Until 12 months ago, most vendors were targeting the open supply chain applications in the retail industry, hoping to capitalise on the potential high volume of RFID tags and readers in these applications. Since then, many […]

< ? $key="6543"; ?> It seems that European campuses may be catching up with their American counterparts when it comes to the use of advanced campus ID systems. In this issue we feature several programs from “across the pond” and find truly robust card solutions. Closer to home, don’t miss CR80News’ exclusive survey of campus […]