Synercard Corp., recently acquired by ASSA ABLOY’s Identification Technology Group, will become part of HID, giving the contactless access control card and reader manufacturer digital identity and photo management capabilities. Newly Acquired ID Software Developer Brings Digital Identity and Photo Management Capability to Market Leader in Access Control Cards and Readers IRVINE , Calif. – […]

A magnetic stripe reader that its developer, Indala, calls one of the most reliable in the world, and which is backed by a five-year warranty, was introduced at ISC West in Las Vegas. The reader is ideal for access control, e-POS, ticketing or PC-logon. Robust Readers Ideal for the Most Demanding Access Control Applications Las […]

A partnership between HID, manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers, and video network solutions provider Axis Communications will give Axis’ partners the ability to integrate access control into their current video applications, while HID’s solution partners will be able to integrate video into their access control systems. Axis and Hid to Create First […]

OMNIKEY, a smart card reader manufacturer, chose CeBIT to debut a new USB high-speed smart card reader that features a keypad for secure PIN entry and PIN change operations and a two-line display that can guide the user through the PIN entry process. The CardMan® 3821 is especially suited for digital signature, banking and payment […]

INSIDE Contactless recently announced it has signed on with the NFC (Near Field Communication) Forum with an eye towards influencing future standards, such as elevating NFC to INSIDE’s enhanced NFC technology, which means ISO 14443B compliance with some of the company’s readers. Aix en Provence, France – INSIDE Contactless has announced its official adherence to […]

Ten years ago, who would have imagined contactless and RFID technology having a big impact on ski resorts. The two latest developments–one tracking skis, the other people–show just how innovative the technology can be. In the first announcment, EM Microelectronic, a Marin, Switzerland company, has developed a transponder chip that helps identify rented skis or […]

California-based HID is opening new doors for security dealers, who will now be able to supplement alarm and intrusion system services with managed access control. VertX CS provides access control monitoring, reporting, and management that combines physical access control with alarm systems that can also be managed and monitored remotely. VertX CS Delivers Fully-Functional Managed […]