You want to deploy RFID. But it costs too darn much. We in the biz hear those kinda complaints constantly. So it’s no surprise Printronix is trying to change that, by higlighting a $3,695 pricetag as a big selling point for its new SL4M UHF RFID Printer and Encoder. The price, says Printronix, is ideal […]

A Datastrip handheld fingerprint smart card reader has received FIPS 201 approval for use in federal HSPD-12 employee ID programs. Each DSVII device includes a built-in fingerprint sensor for matching a live fingerprint to a biometric template, plus a contact/contactless smart card reader that can read documents such as the Common Access Card, Transportation Worker […]

A new ‘electromagnetically opaque sleeve’ designed to block radio frequency signals and deter unauthorized reading of contactless FIPS 201 cards was approved by the GSA. The new addition to the Approved Products List is a rigid badge holder from the Menlo Park, California based engineering services firm, Exponent. Exponent Introduces FIPS201 Sleeve for ID Cards […]

GSA seeks new vendor for managed services By Chris Corum, Executive Editor The Government Services Administration (GSA) was instrumental in the federal agencies’ successful compliance with last year’s October 27 deadline for PIV card issuance. That is because the GSA’s HSPD-12 Managed Services Office (MSO) actually issued the cards for 39 contracted agencies. It is […]

In 2004, a significant challenge faced the physical security industry. An important government directive was signed by President George W. Bush requiring all government agencies to comply with a strict identification standard. That mandate, HSPD-12, required the use of smart card technologies that were still under development. As significant as the challenge was for hardware […]

VeriSign’s Card Management System has received General Services Administration approval for FIPS 201-compliant Shared Service Provider PKI certificates, enabling government agencies to quickly comply with FIPS 201 processes, including enrollment, document capture, biometric capture, card production, credentialing and printing. MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – VeriSign, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure for the networked world, […]

Gemalto has begun a first pilot first in Portugal of the country’s electronic identification “Citizen Card” that will include fingerprint biometrics. The card, that will allow citizens to communicate with their government administrations, will also include several id-numbers, such as civil identification, taxpayer, social security and health and will eventually replace the voter ID card. […]

Great Falls, Va.-based epcSolutions, Inc., announced the release of version 3.5 of its RFID software, RFIDTagManagerTM. The 3.5 release now provides complete DoD mandate compliance, with the added benefit of UID. With the 3.5 release, it is possible to submit a combined RFID/UID WAWF remittance and material handling document, as well as a hard copy […]

Sweet Briar College near Lynchburg, VA, has extended its CardSmith’s transaction management contract through the 2011-2012 academic year. The college’s campus card allows students, staff and faculty to access pre-paid dining and flexible spending accounts and serves as a library and identification card. In addition, the card is also accepted off-campus at area CVS pharmacies. […]

Kena Kai’s DataSafe Wallets have received General Services Administration approval, making its opaque sleeves that can protect contactless ID cards from prying eyes, FIPS 201 compliant. The public can also use the same identity theft protection technology to safeguard their identities, says the company. Anaheim CA – Continuing to solidify their position as the “World’s […]