The 40-page proposal’s recommendations fall short of endorsing highly secure contactless ID chips By Marisa Torrieri, Contributing Editor State governments may be fuming over the Real ID Act’s tight implementation deadlines and a lack of federal funding, but smart card developers are taking issue with its security requirements – or lack thereof. On March 1, […]

One of the world’s largest envelope manufacturers has trained its sights on securing smart cards. It has released an envelope for the cards that will prevent personal data in the smart card’s embedded integrated circuit from being transmitted via radio frequency (RF) waves to any nearby smart card reading device. Consumer Security, Privacy Advanced with […]

A Cambodian bank has begun implementing EMV security standards using ATM machines supplied by Diebold. SBC Bank is deploying 17 Diebold terminals, a combination of stand-alone, lobby units and through-the-wall ATMs, at its headquarters, branches and convenience stores for cash withdrawals. SBC Bank is the first financial institution in Asia Pacific to certify and implement […]

VisionGateway and SmartCentric have combined their expertise to offer secure e-business integration with multi-application smart card support. Both companies have begun working together on immediate client opportunities in the real estate, print media and gaming industries. SAN DIEGO, CA – VisionGateway, Inc., a next-generation software solutions company capitalizing on the explosive growth of Internet use […]

According to the Keesing Journal report on e-Passports, Gemalto has become the leading vendor in the market with at least 30% of VWP (Visa Waiver Program) nations and the US. The report also noted that there are almost twice as many countries deploying electronic passports now than were expected at the end of last year, […]

A partnership between Precision Dynamics and Salto Systems will allow production of RFID wristbands for keyless entry to rooms and storage lockers in hotels, resorts, amusement parks and other entertainment venues. San Fernando, CA – Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC), a leader in and innovator of automated wristband identification, and Salto Systems, a provider of electronic […]

Alien Technology’s Gen2 RFID readers and tags are being deployed as part of the U.S. Navy’s Advanced Traceability and Control program, which will help manage the movement and tracking of Navy and U.S. Marine Corps’ materials that need fixing. The materials will be traced from overseas locations like Iraq back to Naval Aviation Depots and […]

With well more than half of all autographed items likely fake, memorabilia dealers are turning to technology for help By David Wyld, Contributing Editor The business of sports has grown rapidly worldwide. According to the most recent report from the Sports Business Journal, the size of the American sports industry has reached an astonishing US$213 […]

Near field communication is still, technically, in its infancy, but it’s gaining a good head of steam as illustrated by this year’s edition of CardTech / SecurTech event. The show is being held May 15-17 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Bill Rutledge, CTST program director, projects a 15% increase in attendance over 2006 […]

Near field communication is still, technically, in its infancy, but it’s gaining a good head of steam as illustrated by this year’s edition of CardTech / SecurTech event. The show is being held May 15-17 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Bill Rutledge, CTST program director, projects a 15% increase in attendance over 2006 […]