Smart Packaging Solutions (SPS) announced it is ready to deliver its to smart card products to manufacturers in China. This, following the Chinese Government, along with People’s Bank of China (PBOC) confirmation that all banking cards in China would use smart card technologies by 2015. PBOC has already published the specification for these cards, called […]

The finalists for the 2012 Contactless & Mobile Awards, this year sponsored by Visa Europe and Telefonica O2, have now been announced. Honoring achievements across a wide range of sectors and countries throughout Europe and abroad, the finalists reflect the growing spectrum of uses and implementations of contactless and NFC technology. The finalists include: Competitive […]

AVISIAN Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the interactive version of the spring 2012 issue of Regarding ID. The interactive feature enables a miniature mode that you can thumb through as well as a full screen mode that allows you to read the magazine as if it were on the desk in front […]

Discover announced it is implementing a 2013 EMV mandate for acquirers and direct-connect merchants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. This industry alignment will streamline certification and deployment efforts and enable a manageable transition for all parties involved, including issuers, merchants and acquirers. To date, Discover has prioritized its global EMV-deployment efforts towards markets which […]

Collis announced the release of the all-in-one Collis Brand Test Tool for a complete EMV contact and contactless solution. The Collis Brand Test Tool has been developed for acquirers, retailers and processors that are involved in the development, testing and deployment of card acceptance devices. This latest release includes all previously qualified functionalities, in additional […]

Raisonance and Soliatis, two suppliers of test and certification solutions, have merged to form Keolabs, a new company for testing and developing smart cards and secure components. Combining the complementary smart card test offers of the two companies, Keolabs will provide test solutions and pre-certification test suites to validate secure components used in applications such […]

GuestLogix has launched its Global Payment Services to provide airlines and travel operators the ability to transact onboard, or at any travel touch point, while adhering to growing payment certification requirements. GuestLogix’ Global Payment Services supports multiple currencies and payment methods including EMV transactions (both Chip & PIN and Chip & Signature), non-EMV (swipe) transactions, […]

VASCO Data Security International, Inc. is launching the DIGIPASS 837, an acoustic smart card reader, at this year’s CeBIT expo in Hannover, Germany. This reader combines the functionality of one-time passwords and electronic signatures to fend off man-in-the-middle attacks on financial organizations using an EMV infrastructure. The acoustic interface handles user authentication and enables users […]

E-security products provider Cryptomathic has released the Cryptomathic Cloud Wallet, which enables secure mobile payments through the cloud. Rather than using payment applications that are delivered through EMV chips located in payment cards or on smart phones, the Cloud Wallet links a user’s payment methods and mobile devices to a secure networked platform. To use […]

Smart Packaging Solutions (SPS) announced that its SPS EBooster technology has been recognized with 15 additional Visa and MasterCard certifications obtained in 2011. SPS EBooster technology enables smart card manufacturers to deliver dual-interface cards – contact & contactless – to financial institutions issuing banking cards. This ensures smart card manufacturers are able to adapt to […]