The Department of Transportation and Communications (Philippines) announced a proposed project to install a contactless ticketing system for Metro Rail Transit (MRT), according to Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. The project will consist of at least one million contactless cards/media, the installation of 76 automatic gates at the 13 stations of the MRT, readers at every […]

Connecticut’s Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously to pass a bill asking the Department of Motor Vehicles to examine the implementation of RFID for motor vehicle registration, according to theNewspaper.com. The RFID system would enable real-time monitoring of all vehicles by installing tracking stations at key points throughout the state. This could allow the state to […]

Australia’s Commonwealth Bank has announced that more than 120,000 customers have downloaded its Kaching mobile banking and contactless payments app since its launch in December, according to iTWire. Commbank did not disclose how many out of those 120,000 are using the app’s contactless payments feature, which requires iPhone users to buy an NFC-enabled iCarte protective […]

Silent Partners Technologies announced that it has developed a wander management system using RFID technology to improve the quality of life for seniors and disabled individuals residing in assisted living facilities. WanderTrack is designed to enable residents with dementia and other mental health issues more freedom both inside and outside the facilitiy by wearing an […]

Chinese handset maker ZTE Corporation has announced the launch of Touch and Share, a new service that enables users to quickly establish Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity between their mobile devices via NFC. According to ZTE, devices that feature Touch and Share are able to connect instantaneously without the need for users to scan for and […]

The world of mobile payments took a step forward in September when the Google Wallet was rolled out. The mobile application provides secure storage of payment information and uses near field communication (NFC) to complete a transaction. It takes a simple tap of the phone to make a purchase. The Google Wallet is only available […]

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 […]

easycash Loyalty Solutions, part of Ingenico Group, announced it has provided Europe-based electronics and engineering company Siemens with a prepaid payment and contactless solution. The new contactless solution for Siemens is offers both guests and members of staff with the ability to pay for meals at the company’s restaurants, making use of two mediums: Siemens […]

Stagecoach Group in the UK has launched a multi-modal ticketing scheme to enable passengers to travel by bus and rail using a single commercial smart card. The ticketing pilot in Basingstoke, Hampshire includes travel on South West Trains and Stagecoach South buses. It involves a small number of South West Trains season ticket holders travelling […]

Astral Out-of-Home, a division of Canadian media company Astral Media, has announced the addition of NFC technology in its street advertisements throughout Toronto and Montréal. The new feature, developed in partnership with Gauge Mobile, enables smart phone users to tap their handsets against an ad to watch the trailer of an upcoming movie, get a […]