Setec, a developer and manufacturer of visual and electronic card products, announced that it will supply the Finnish Ministry of Interior and the Finnish Population Register Centre with Java™-based electronic identity (EID) cards. Each new card, based on Java™ technology, will be developed and manufactured by Setec. The new solution enables the use of versatile […]

In a move that is certain to have lasting impacts on the campus card landscape, CBORD announced the acquisition of the Card Systems Division from Diebold today. CR80News editorial team will be interviewing key players throughout the day and will update readers with breaking info and insight as the day progresses. The press release follows […]

The Smart Card Alliance has formed a Healthcare Council to bring together payers, providers and technologists to promote the adoption of smart cards in U.S. healthcare organizations. Smart card technology is increasingly being used in healthcare applications to enable secure access to patient information to improve both care-giving and administration. “Smart card technology holds great […]

Viisage announced a partnership with GET Group through its company in Oman “Almadina Development & Supply”, a large systems integrator in the Middle East, the Company has won a contract with the Sultanate of Oman to help secure Oman’s borders using the Viisage iA-thenticate document authentication solution. The Viisage document authentication solution will be deployed […]

Yum! Brands is partnering with Visa to test contactless payments. The technology will be installed in a number of Atlanta area restaurants. “We’re always exploring new ways to better satisfy our customers, including making it more convenient for them to visit our restaurants with this new contactless payment technology from Visa,” said Connie Hayes-Badon, Assistant […]

ACG Identification Technologies announces the launch of its new high-speed, fully ISO 14443 A and B compatible RFID reader in a Compact FlashTM card form factor. The new RFID read/write handheld module completes ACG’s HF Dual ISO Reader family, which already comprises an OEM module, a Plug&Play board and a fully packaged desktop reader. It […]

“The Korean government, which said RFID will replace barcodes, is building several research and development centres in the country for different technologies. RFID production is planned for next year in the northern city of Songdo and will receive funding between 2005 and 2010. So far the country has tested the technology for tracking beef imports […]