HID Corp., a California contactless access control card and reader manufacturer, has hired former Honeywell International executive Michael L. Davis to a newly-created position within the company: Director of technology, intellectual property. Mr. Davis has some 25 years’ experience with security technologies, including physical security and card manufacturing. IRVINE, Calif. – HID, the premier manufacturer […]

[Ed – The Department of Homeland Security issued this release on the the use of RFID in the US VISIT program] What is Radio Frequency Identification Technology? Radio frequency (RFID) identification technology refers to wireless systems that allow a device to read information contained in a wireless device or “tag” – from a distance without […]

SuperCom announced that a European Government has contracted the company to deploy a biometric and contactless visa issuance system in the countries embassies. The system is said to be fully ICAO-compliant. SuperCom to Provide Cutting-Edge Biometric Visa System to European Government – Project’s First Stage, valued at $500,000 has commenced – New York, NY, and […]

SuperCom Ltd. has announced a contract with an African government agency to begin supplying end-to-end national ID cards utilizing visible and invisible security features, including encoded fingerprints. The $2.5 million national identification system will be deployed in stages, with completion expected next year. NEW YORK, and RA’ANANA, Israel,–SuperCom, Ltd., a leading provider of smart card […]

The State of Florida will soon begin using RFID transponders currently in the cars of some Floridians for automatic toll collections to monitor commute times and traffic patterns with an eye towards improving the road system and providing accurate trip time information. And the state has tapped a Canadian-based company (with offices in the U.S.) […]

HID Corp., Irvine, Calif., says it has reached “a significant milestone” in its history with the recent shipment of its 200 millionth access control card (including keys and fobs). Recipient was the City of Los Angeles, where HID access cards are used by 40,000 city employees and elected officials. Security Market Industry Leader Achieves Milestone […]

An Istanbul, Turkey university will deploy contactless cards for campus-wide integration of access control, time and attendance, and e-wallet applications. SuperCom Ltd., with offices in Israel, the U.S., and Hong Kong, will provide the contactless cards, readers/writers, and the smart printers. SuperCom Announces Agreement With Major Turkish University to Provide a Smart Campus Access Control […]

“The company redesigned the tag so it could be attached to the inside of a vehicle’s windshield and developed readers for roadside placement. Using RFID in electronic vehicle identification promises to support a range of applications both for government and local authorities and for businesses. The technology is being considered for electronic vehicle licensing, traffic, […]

Blackboard has joined with McGann Software Systems to integrate the company’s Parking Management Software into Blackboard’s Building Blocks Program to help colleges better manage their campus parking facilities. All manner of credentials (proximity, AVI, barcode, smart card, mag-stripe, etc.) and all types of payments (credit card, smart card, cash, check, etc.) are accepted by the […]

The UK-based vehicle licence plate manufacturer, Hills Numberplates Ltd, has chosen long-range RFID tags and readers from Identec Solutions to be embedded in licence plates that will automatically and reliably identify vehicles in the UK. The new e-Plates project uses active (battery powered) RFID tags embedded in the plates to identify vehicles in real time. […]