Mobile app platform provider Kony Solutions and VASCO Data Security International Inc. have formed an alliance to increase security for mobile applications. To that end, Kony has installed VASCO’s DIGIPASS SDKstrong user authentication into its mobile application development platform. Designed for financial institutions, the added security on the Kony platform enables companies secure all mobile […]
01 Mar, 2012New alliance aims to increase mobile app security
01 Mar, 2012New scanner captures checks, color IDs
Michigan-based CTS North America, a supplier of check and cash products for merchants, tellers and branches, released a scanner that captures both checks and color IDs. This product, called the LS150 IDC is designed to help U.S. banks improve customer service and control fraud. CTS developed and tested the scanner over a two-year period. The […]
01 Mar, 2012New SIM card brings NFC to any phone
Morpho is offering a new SIM card solution that can turn any mobile phone into an NFC-enabled handset. The first of its kind to hit the market, the solution brings NFC functionality – e.g., payments, ticketing, peer-to-peer data transfer, etc. – to any legacy handset by simply swapping out your old SIM card for a […]
29 Feb, 2012Oberthur to integrate Interop’s CDMA Platform into OTA management solution
Oberthur Technologies announced that it will integrate Interop Technologies’ CDMA Over-the-Air provisioning platform into its broader Over-the-Air management solution in order to serve CDMA wireless network operators worldwide. Oberthur supports GSM operators with its Application Loader and Management solution, a SIM Over-the-Air management platform deployed in 2G and 3G networks. By adding Interop’s CDMA solution […]
29 Feb, 2012Partnership creates combined building and printer access
idOnDemand and Fuji Xerox Australia have created an partnership that’s resulted in a single credential that enables both building entry and secure printing. Fuji Xerox incorporated idOnDemand’s TouchSecure identity readers into its multifunction devices (MFD) to enable these capabilities. Users may now use their building IDs for copy and printing services. The MFDs are able […]
29 Feb, 2012Audio from February 22 IAB meeting online now
The February meeting of the influential Government Smart Card Interagency Advisory Board (IAB) was recently held in Washington D.C. FIPS201.com was on hand to cover the event and has provided, as a service to the IAB and the smart card community, an audio recording of the presentations. Click on the link below to access a […]
29 Feb, 2012Artists launch unofficial Facebook, Google+ ID cards
Two German artists have started creating unofficial ID cards for Facebook and Google+ users to highlight the importance of an online identity as opposed to a government-issued one. As reported on ZDNet, artist Tobias Leingruber created a project called FB Bureau, in which he creates ID cards with Facebook information, including real name, username, gender, […]