The Middle Country Public Library in Centereach, N.Y. implemented a self-check and self-return system all made possible with the aid of RFID technology, according to libn.com. Replacing the library’s bar code system, RFID technology will enable patrons to check out items on their own using self-check kiosks and return items through a 24-hour drive through […]
05 Jan, 2012New York library automates check out and returns
05 Jan, 2012U.S. contacless payment card shipments takes a dip
The 2011 contactless payment card shipments in the United States have taken a dramatic drop, according to ABI Research. The number of shipments has fallen considerably when comparing against quarterly shipments achieved in 2010, explains Phil Sealy, research analyst, security and ID. And the drop in shipments has primarily been driven by some overriding factors […]
05 Jan, 2012DISA certifies Good Technology’s Android platform
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has certified Good Technology’s secure Android OS-based platform (Secure Android), which enables the Global Information Grid to use Good’s Good for Government mobile device management and data loss prevention capabilities. With the Secure Android platform, U.S. Department of Defense employees can securely sign, encrypt and decrypt e-mail, apply a […]
05 Jan, 2012NFC Forum, Smart Card Alliance gear up for 2012 events
The NFC Forum and WIMA, a global conference and exhibition for NFC applications, have issued a call for entries for the 2012 Tap Into Innovation: NFC Global Competition. According to the NFC Forum, the competition recognizes the most innovative NFC solutions around the world, covering a range of applications and industries including payments, loyalty, health […]
05 Jan, 2012Cheshire expands smart card offering to UK college campuses
Cheshire Integrated Transport Services teamed up with Applied Card Technologies (ACT) and sQuid to expand a UK smart card offering to the West Cheshire College and Chester College campuses. According to thepaypers.com, the card combines cashless transactions, pay-as-you-go Cheshire Travelcard ITSO ticketing, ID card and retail and leisure discounts through Cheshire’s loyalty scheme. Students can […]
05 Jan, 2012UL acquires Witham Laboratories to expand evaluation services
Safety science company UL has acquired Melbourne, Australia-based Witham Laboratories, a global provider of payment software and hardware security reviews. The acquisition expands UL’s reach into the payment card security assessment field and will enable it to provide security reviews of payment terminal, software and infrastructure. Witham’s capabilities extend into testing PIN devices, encryption processes […]
05 Jan, 2012Regional transit integrates TagMaster automated fuel system
Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC), based in Burnaby, British Columbia has integrated TagMaster’s RFID system with Coencorp’s automated fuel management system, FuelZone Transit, at all six of its service locations. TagMaster RFID tags are mounted on the roof of each bus with readers installed above each fuel lane. TagMaster readers check the bus in as […]