HID Global announced that its patented crack prevention technology for IC chip-enabled polycarbonate eID and e-passport credentials has been validated in the tests conducted by Smithers Pira. In laboratory testing, 100% of cards created using HID Global’s crack prevention solution were found to be immune to premature aging caused by the minuscule cracking that in […]

Organizations with deployed contactless IDs and access control systems have a range of opportunities available to further benefit from the investment in technology. Logical access and closed loop payments are often discussed, but another type of security can prove advantageous. Electronic control of lockers, safes, cabinets and other non-traditional openings is a rapidly growing trend […]

Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) is bringing an end to its year-long contactless credit and debit card pilot program at station fare gates, according to Progressive Railroading. Given the current rates of bank-card usage at PATCO stations, processing costs would exceed fares by more than 150%, agency officials estimate. During the pilot, PATCO averaged 3,000 […]

Nathan Performance Gear announced plans for the launch of its first identification band that combines the benefits of electronic emergency contact information and medical records with the convenience of contactless payment technology. Together in partnership with the developers of VITAband, the Nathan VITAband provides access to money via a prepaid debit chip. Athletes can use […]

CipherLab USA introduced its ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID Bluetooth reader designed to address the growing demand for applications in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, health care and retail operations. The CipherLab 1861 handheld RFID reader can be used to provide additional UHF RFID read/write ability as add-on functions to many SPP or HID supported Windows Mobile, Android, […]

Boots Ireland, an international pharmacy-led health and beauty group, has introduced contactless payments options at all its stores across the Republic of Ireland, according to Business and Leadership. In conjunction with Streamline and Visa Europe, Boots will enable customers to pay for items totaling less than €15 (~ $20) by simply touching the point-of-sale (POS) […]

Nephsystem Technologies is offering its bundle of RFID system technology designed for use in rugged environments, such as waste management applications. The RFID bundle consists of a rugged handheld PDA accompanied by a low frequency RFID transponder mounted to recycle bins. Bins are scanned and weighed right at the curb, and the system tallies credits […]