Gemalto launched its LinqUs Mobile Wallet, a solution that enables a range of NFC services all from a single wallet. The LinqUs Mobile Wallet enables mobile banking, mobile payment and loyalty programs all from a smartphone, and will be on showcase for the first time at Mobile World Congress 2013. LinqUs is the latest in […]
28 Feb, 2013Gemalto releases its new mobile wallet app
27 Feb, 2013Gemalto: Positing the future of m-ID
An increasing number of European countries are instituting e-ID programs, begging the questions: Are there any pilots in place to move away from smart cards and put these credentials on mobile devices? Moreover, what are the obstacles associated with placing mobile credentials their use for secure online identity? Avisian’s own Zack Martin posed these questions […]
27 Feb, 2013Gemalto use NFC, mobile phones for identification in the workplace
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Gemalto is demonstratiung a solution for enterprise applications that transform mobile phones into secure identification and authentication devices for the workplace. The authentication concept uses Gemalto’s UpTeq NFC SIM to enable secure entry to physical buildings as well as strong authentication on PCs, laptops, IT networks and other […]
27 Feb, 2013PRESTO Card still failing, deadline approaching, ‘What now?’
With about 7,000 actively using OC Transpo’s PRESTO Card, the smart fare card system is still failing on a regular basis, according to the Ottawa Sun. When OC Transpo first announced the PRESTO Card it was touted as a multi-use smart card in the city, supporting not only just public transit but also parking, library […]
27 Feb, 2013EyeVerify technology receives test validation, patent
EyeVerify has released the results of a standards test on its Eyeprint technology that show its eye vein matching technology exceeds industry standards and requirements necessary for deployment. The Biometric Standards, Performance and Assurance (BSPA) Laboratory at Purdue University conducted the tests, collecting eyeprint data from 250 subjects. It found a false acceptance rate of […]
27 Feb, 2013Facial recognition technology doesn’t deliver for Lincoln Police Department
A year after implementing facial recognition technology, the Lincoln Police Department (LPD) in Nebraska hasn’t found it to be helpful in catching criminals. The Daily Nebraskan reports that per an agreement with the state, the LPD cannot make arrests solely based on facial recognition, but they can use the software to assist in criminal investigation […]
27 Feb, 2013Visa establishes partner program for new payment solutions
To help accelerate the introduction of new payment solutions around the world and continue migration from cash to electronic payments, Visa has launched its new Visa Ready Partner Program. The program is geared toward companies such as mobile device manufacturers, technology partners and mobile network operators to help them understand the complexities of payments and […]