AuthenTec, a developer of biometric technology solutions, has announced the development of new mobile identity management software designed to enhance biometric capabilities of mobile phones with AuthenTec smart sensors embedded in them. The new software, called TrueSuite Mobile, is designed to simplify management of personal data, allow for more customization and simplify setup of the […]

Collis and Toro have signed a global strategic partnership to offer mobile payment and NFC test services. According to the companies, Toro will bring its akami suite mobile platform to the partnership, while Collis will offer its various products and services for the NFC mobile payment ecosystem.   

Valeo and Orange are developing an NFC-enabled solution that allows vehicles to be shared between several drivers. Under the system, users can go online to reserve a car for a specific period of time. Once the reservation is confirmed, a temporary, non-transferable key is sent to the user’s cell phone via the Orange platform. At […]

Celent has released a report predicting a surge in mobile contactless payment usage in South Korea, according to Finextra. Celent says the country will see its contactless m-payments market skyrocket within the next few years at compound annual growth rate of more than 50%. Furthermore, Celent predicts that the number of pre-paid contactless payment customers […]

The Spanish resort city of Sitges is participating in Europe’s largest mobile wallet trial, with 1,500 residents using their mobile phones to pay for everyday purchases, according to ZDnet. To complete a transaction, participants simply pass their NFC-enabled Samsung Touch Star phones over a contactless reader at the point of sale, and the amount is […]

VingCard has completed the installation of its NFC-enabled Signature contactless electronic door locks at the Valentines Resort and Marina on Harbour Island in the Bahamas. With the technology, the Valentines Resort and Marina can now offer remote check-in to guests with NFC-compatible cell phones. After making a reservation, guests receive a booking confirmation number, room […]

X2 Computing recently unveiled the X2390i, an RFID-ready widescreen tablet PC for point of service applications including retail and manufacturing, health care, and inventory management. The X2390i sports an 8.9″ touch display and is based on the Intel Z530 1.6GHz processor, which is compatible with operating systems including Windows 7, XP and XP Pro Embedded […]

Tyfone announced that it was given an award for “Widest Handset Coverage and Contactless Compliance” at the Asia Pacific Smart Card Alliance’s APSCA first forum on alternative NFC mobile payment solutions, recently held in Taiwan. Tyfone won for its SideTap memory card technology, a fully integrated NFC contactless payment solution contained within a MicroSD memory […]

Powersoft Global Solutions Ltd, an India-based RFID company, announced a standards-based RFID library solution, which includes a stock management system backed by self-service kiosks, return solutions and security management. With a provided handheld RFID reader, stock tasks can be performed in a fraction of the time it would normally take to complete manually. The handheld […]

DeviceFidelity has announced the launch of its new In2Pay iCaisse4 plug and play mobile payment solution, a specially designed protective case that enables iPhone 4 users to make payments at contactless-enabled merchants worldwide. Through its partnership with Visa, DeviceFidelity’s In2Pay solution is already being used in trials by banks and wireless carriers in North America, […]