Biometric security provider ImageWare Systems Inc. has introduced IWS CloudID, its next-generation identity software platform for the cloud. With the IWSCloudID platform users can securely manage their identity needs. The system enables users to do a variety of identity tasks, ranging from secure credential creation to investigative and biometrics integration. The platform consists of three […]

A new payment card with three functions – traditional payments, public transportation and collecting bonus points – is available on the Georgian market, according to The FINANCIAL. The new Express Card, issued by The National Bank of Georgia, enables cardholders to perform banking transactions, pay transit fare on the Tbilisi metro, buses and mini-buses, as […]

Hitachi Europe, a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., has confirmed the delivery of a finger vein biometric authentication solution for Poland’s Bank BPH. One of Poland’s largest banks, and GE Capital group member, Bank BPH went in search of a more secure PIN-less method of authentication. The finger vein biometric— which has been in pilot testing […]

Belkin released a USB smart card reader tailored for use with the Defense Department’s and Common Access Card and other agency PIV applications. The card reader meets ISO7816 standards with additional security measures include a uni-body enclosure that deters physical electronic tampering and exclusively ROM firmware to eliminate the risk of alteration. Logistically, the card […]

HID Global announced the release of the ActivClient Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK) for iOS. Application developers, enterprises, government entities and other organizations can use this kit to enable two-factor authentication, signature and decryption technology capabilities for all iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads. ActivClient Mobile SDK for iOS provides a layer of middleware that […]

The University Católica of Murcia in southeastern Spain is piloting NFC for physical access, payments and attendance. SALTO Systems, Banco Santander, Vodafone, Gemalto and the public local government are collaborating on the project. The eight-month project, run by the Santander Universities Global Division, will see all staff and more than 20,000 students at the university […]

The $400 million global access control credential market is set to be rejuvenated by smart cards and near field communication, according to a new study published by IMS Research. Smart card credentials, which represent approximately 40% of the global credential market, are expected to lead the next generation of credentials used for physical access control […]

TagMaster has received additional orders for its RFID-based technologies to support the expansion of a student and computer tracking system installed at University of Sabah, Borneo. This order is for an additional 2,400 units of TagMaster’s Samui and Edam RFID tags along with extension of the school’s network of Celebes RFID readers, as the university […]

MasterCard unveiled the Mobile MasterCard PayPass User Interface Software Development Kit (UI SDK) for Android and BlackBerry OS 7 mobile operating systems, making it easier for issuers, mobile network operators and third-party developers to create NFC payment applications. The software is available globally for free and does not require any license, enabling users to access […]

3D facial recognition and identity provider Animetrics has partnered with Raptor Identification Systems Inc., an Android 4.0-based mobile device maker, for smart phones and tablets that incorporate biometric technologies. The new product is geared to law enforcement officials, military personnel and intelligence officers. The new devices will incorporate Animetrics’ facial identity management software that has […]