Microsoft demoed its new mobile wallet app along with the Windows Phone 8 at the NFC world Congress in Nice, France. As reported by NFCWorld.com, the demonstration included a walkthrough of the NFC-enabled wallet and how the technology could help Microsoft gain mobile phone market share. Group Manager for the Windows Phone 8, John Skovron […]

AOptix and Certis CISCO announced a partnership that will provide iris and face recognition solutions for biometric security systems in Singapore. AOptix will offer its iris recognition and face capture systems to customers using biometrics for identity verification in aviation security among other applications. Certis will bring its expertise with security solutions as well as […]

The State of New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles has implemented a smiling ban for driver license photos in an effort to protect its facial recognition database. As reported on RT.com, the state updated its rules earlier this year to do away with drivers smiling because its facial recognition database has problems managing large numbers […]

Resilient Network Systems is one of five companies that were awarded a grant to pilot part of the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace. Pat Reilly, executive vice president of business development at Resilient, spoke with Regarding ID’s Gina Jordan about the award and what the company will be piloting with the award. Resilient […]

The Smart Card Alliance has updated its EMV roadmap white paper “Card Payments Roadmap in the United States: How will EMV Impact the Future Payments Infrastructure?” with new information for 2012. The white paper is an educational tool for stakeholders to learn the various aspects os installing EMV capabilities within their businesses. This second edition […]

Barcoding and Marlin Steel Wire Products, a manufacturer of custom steel wire and sheet metal products, announced a collaboration to automate inventory tracking and protect high value items through the materials handling process. The partnership pairs Marlin Steel’s engineered materials handling with Barcoding’s RFID technology and system integration capabilities, creating one, complete inventory management solution […]

Although mobile phones have security risks, they may also be able to provide an easy way to add a layer of authentication, says Business Computing World. The advantage to using smart phones as authenticating devices for building access, online services and authenticating PC logins is that people generally always have their smartphone with them. They […]

Recall, a provider of secure document storage and management, announced that its RFID program is now utilized on more than 25 million cartons worldwide. With its RFID capabilities, Recall enables clientele to receive inventory audit of their records on a consistent basis in a cost-effective manner. RFID provides the highest audit accuracy, compliance and security […]

A video demonstrates how Netflix employees used the new physical access technology. HID Global announced the completion of two pilots use near field communication to enable employees to physical access without compromising security. The pilots were conducted at the headquarters of Netflix and Good Technology, a provider of secure enterprise mobility solutions, using HID Global’s […]

NFC is here but the daily battle with skepticism, general lack of knowledge and incentive are stifling adoption of the technology, according to a report on Cleveland.com. Today, our phones are as essential as our keys and wallet, and for many a day without a phone is like a day without sunshine. The intimate relationship […]