Cross that crazy cat person off your holiday gift list. The folks over at Gatefeeder have just what you need with the recent debut of the RFID-equipped Gatefeeder cat feeding system. The controlled feeding solution for cats uses a Gatefeeder developed collar mounted Smart ID equipped with RFID sensor technology to enable one designated cat […]
20 Dec, 2012RFID-equipped cat feeding system ensures a ‘smart’ diet
19 Dec, 2012Cubic takes the wheel as 8,500 London buses enabled for open payment
Cubic Transportation Systems, Transport for London’s (TfL’s) partner for ticketing, gating and revenue management, is celebrating a milestone in a project to enable the city’s entire transport network to accept payment via contactless debit and credit cards. Prior to the launch on Dec. 13, each of London’s 8,500 buses was equipped with a contactless-enabled reader, […]
19 Dec, 2012Smartag Crypto tag brings RFID flexibility to smart cards
Identive Group, Inc. has launched a new RFID tag that contains a contactless smart card microprocessor. This Smartag Crypto tag allows for a smaller, more flexible form factor that can handle the capabilities of smart card in high-security, high-functionality applications. The tag can be used for ID credentials or applications that require more processing, memory […]
19 Dec, 2012FIME encourages India to prep for EMV migration
Payments consulting and testing services provider FIME is advising the Indian payments industry that it should prepare its infrastructure to support a move toward adopting the EMV payments technology standard. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has an EMV payment program called RuPay, and it’s expected that this system will emerge to be the […]
19 Dec, 2012HID Global’s top 10 access control trends for 2013
TREND #1: Users are seeking a more “frictionless” security experience, with solutions that are built on open standards to ensure interoperability, adaptability and credential portability to mobile devices. The term “frictionless” is used to describe security solutions that don’t slow users down. Rather than make users carry separate cards, keys and tokens, the coming generation […]
19 Dec, 2012Proxama joins GlobalPlatform
GlobalPlatform announced the addition of Proxama to its list of Observer Members. Proxama, a specialist in NFC mobile wallet and mobile marketing technology, will focus its efforts on GlobalPlatform’s Mobile Task Force. The Mobile Task Force works to understand the business requirements of the secure mobile services ecosystem to establish an agreed infrastructure. The Mobile […]
19 Dec, 2012Texas beach resort taps PDC for secure access, while enabling contactless payments
Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC) has been chosen to launch its SmartBand RFID wristband system for keyless access, in addition to enabling contactless payments at the newly opened Schlitterbahn South Padre Island Beach Resort in Texas. PDC’s patented RFID system provides Schlitterbahn Waterparks and its guests an added measure of convenience and security. It enables guests […]