The notion of an identity ecosystem seems like a good idea. Provide a single credential that individuals can use for secure or anonymous access to Internet sites without having to remember dozens of user names and passwords. And while it may seem like a simple idea, the implementation of such an identity ecosystem is anything […]
30 Jul, 2012What is an identity ecosystem?
Public and private sectors work to put the technology and policy pieces together
30 Jul, 2012SecureKey names Charles Walton as CEO
Charles Walton, formerly general manager and executive vice president of INSIDE Secure, , has been named chief executive officer of SecureKey Technologies, a Canadian developer of secure authentication solutions. Walton, a 30-year veteran of the security technology industry related to authentication, smart card ID systems, NFC/mobile data systems and the bank card payments ecosystem, will […]
30 Jul, 2012Tapit, Telestra launch NFC ad campaign in Australia
Tapit is partnering with Australian telecom Telstra to launch an NFC-based ad campaign that enables users to sign up for a free on-demand music trial by tapping their NFC phones against a poster, according to Deal Journal Australia. Some 347 displays have been installed in Sydney and Melbourne, each enabling NFC phone users to access […]
30 Jul, 2012SunTrust to deploy NFC-enabled ATMs
SunTrust is planning to roll out NFC-enabled ATMs at 1,700 bank branches throughout the Southeast, according to American Banker. The new models from NCR will be able to communicate with NFC-enabled smart phones and accept EMV chip and PIN cards. The ATMs will also feature a single-slot for cash and check deposits and withdrawals, rather […]
30 Jul, 2012Research finds RFID safe for use around biologics
A recent research report published in the Parental Drug Association Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology revealed findings that prove RFID technology to be both safe and suitable for use in the presence of biologics. Temperature-monitoring RFID technology is critical to an accurate assessment of the condition of biologics, such as vaccines, medications and therapeutics, […]
30 Jul, 2012ICMA reports global card market exceeds $17 billion for 2011
In their report entitled “Global Card Market Statistics,” the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) found that the global card market touched $17 billion in 2011− a 14% jump from 2010. The report notes a significant spike in chip-based cards used in mobile phones and electronic transactions. The report also revealed that more than 30 billion […]
30 Jul, 2012Polaris, 3M teams to offer automated handling, RFID and SelfCheck systems
3M Library Systems and Polaris Library Systems have entered into an agreement that will see Polaris offering 3M’s automated materials handling, RFID and SelfCheck systems. The deal also builds on 3M’s existing strategic partnership with Polaris to integrate the Polaris integrated library system with the 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service, enabling patrons at participating […]