The Regula e-passport inspection system has received a certification from the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for being compliant to extended access control two test standards. The inspection system, Regula series 7024, manufactured by Latvia based Regula Baltija Ltd. is the first inspection system to receive the conformity certificate for both extended access […]

The U.S. Army Reserve Command has implemented Monitor Dynamics’ FICAM Platform to achieve FIPS-201 compliance with its physical access control systems. As per OMB M11-11, each Army Reserve command facility will be required to implement technology such as the Trusted FICAM Platform to achieve FIPS-201 certification. The U.S. Army Reserve Command commands, controls, and supports […]

Although gesture-based technology is being used in the video game and health care industries, it’s still a long ways off from being a viable authentication method for ATMs. As reported on ZDNet, experts from Frost & Sullivan and Forrester Research say gesture-based technology is still in its early stages and is more of an interface […]

VingCard Elsafe has unveiled “Essence by VingCard,” a new NFC-enabled door locking design that encases all electronic components within the door itself, rendering the hardware invisible to hotel guests. According to VingCard, Essence is the first electronic door lock solution to eliminate visible reader components. As with VingCard’s other offerings, Essence locks can be accessed […]

Australia’s Commonwealth Bank has announced that its Kaching mobile payments app is now available on 13 Android mobile devices, including the NFC-enabled Samsung Galaxy S3. Android Kaching users can perform standard mobile banking functions as well as make peer-to-peer payments using a person’s mobile phone number, email address or Facebook account. The app does not […]

Public transportation operators STIB & SNCB in Belgium have chosen the Evolis Zenius Expert card printer to deliver contactless MOBIB transit cards to commuters who ride the city’s metro, tramways and buses. With the Zenius Expert, sales counters operated by STIB and SNCB can personalize and instantly deliver such passes to commuters in a matter […]

The Silken Amara Plaza Hotel in Spain has chosen to upgrade to Onity’s latest locking technology, the HT RFID electronic locking system, to provide maximum security for all 162 of its luxury rooms. Onity’s updated electronic locking system replaces traditional magnetic stripe technology with contactless RFID technology, eliminating the need for physical contact between the […]

Using physical tokens as a way to enable two-factor authentication may lead to lost time and money for many companies, finds a recent study. The study, conducted by tokenless two-factor authentication firm SecureEnvoy, polled 300 IT security professionals in London. Twelve percent of respondents waste “months” every year recovering and replacing lost tokens. An additional […]

Gemalto announced that it will work with a group of engineering students at the University of Texas at Austin to develop an NFC-based marketing solution. The project is part of UT’s 1 Semester Startup (1SS) program, which involves 10 teams of undergraduates working together to launch their own startup business. Gemalto will provide one of […]

Atmel Corporation announced production availability of a next generation low frequency (LF) RFID transponder device, ideal for consumer and industrial identification applications. The new Atmel ATA5577M1330C-PP supports applications including building access control systems, industrial automation, consumer and industrial segments, and as tokens, key fobs or transponders, this new device offers the ability to develop more […]