HID Global recently launched a new version of the company’s RP40 multiCLASS™ reader. In continued support of the multiCLASS reader line, the RP40 now supports Indala 125 kHz proximity and AWID, in addition to HID proximity. The reader now provides additional support for users upgrading from proximity cards to contactless smart cards. With multiCLASS, the […]

FreedomPay’s contactless payment system is now fully capable of reading and writing to HID’s iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technology. The combination of FreedomPay’s cashless network with HID’s iCLASS technology makes it possible to use the cards for payments within corporate and higher education campuses. FreedomPay® Announces Full Integration with HID’s iCLASS® Contactless Smart […]

It seems as though some folks are still confused about the differences between ultra-high frequency and high-frequency RFID (imagine that!). Zebra, which makes RFID printing technologies (and works with both HF and UHF frequencies), is attempting to put an end to the confusion companies face when trying to pick a product. It’s new, downloadable “webinar” […]

Datacard Group and Aconite Technology have joined forces to offer customers complete EMV migration and smart pre-paid card solutions, including transaction processing, scripting, key generation, key storage and clearing data validation. Together Datacard Group and Aconite will deliver solutions and expertise in the following three areas: EMV Migration, Smart Pre-Paid and Enterprise card management. The […]

Auto ID distributor BlueStar is adding Fluensee’s entry-level RFID starter kit to its stash. Now, Fluensee’s AssetTrack Express software will be part of a card line that targets those interested in using RFID to track goods. “AssetTrack Express is a phenomenal foundation for comprehensive RFID starter kits that we can simply configure to meet our […]

By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor Fargo Electronics’ merger with HID Global last year was just the beginning of what officials at both companies see as a bright future for the secure card identity systems company. Fargo Electronics’ new president, David Sullivan, fresh from a stint in Europe, wants to grow the company, not only in […]

Evolis introduces in-sync two new versions of its blockbuster printers: the fourth generation of Pebble for single-sided color printing and the third generation of the Dualys dual-sided color printer. Pebble4 and Dualys3 benefit from the latest encoding technologies (ISO or JIS2 magnetic tracks, and smart card with contact or contactless – RFID) that can be […]

Fargo Electronics has received ISO certification that covers the design, manufacture and sale of secure ID card printer/encoders, media (ribbons, films, cards and laminates), software and systems. Minneapolis, MN–Fargo Electronics, Inc., a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems, announced it has achieved successful ISO 9001:2000 registration following an assessment this month. The […]

HID Global’s Kathleen Carroll has been designated as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). The certification demonstrates HID’s commitment to taking a leading role in addressing privacy and related legislative issues. In her role as HID Global’s director, Government Relations, Ms. Carroll has contributed to the development […]

Highly sought contract will result in issuance of 400,000 IDs at 40+ agencies By Marisa Torrieri, Contributing Editor Vendors who make FIPS 201-compliant products have spent the first quarter of 2007 aggressively courting federal agencies while waiting to see who will get a piece of the anticipated $100 million contract as part of the General […]