The NFC Forum announced that Google has elevated its NFC Forum membership from Principal to Sponsor level, joining ten other organizations who have joined the Forum since November. The Sponsor level is the highest tier of Forum membership and includes a seat on the NFC Forum Board of Directors, the association’s governing body. As with […]

By Jeff Staples, vice president of market development, Blackboard Transact In 2006, Blackboard Transact, a provider of credential-based commerce and security solutions to campus environments, found itself refreshing its entire hardware offering. We had a tough decision to make regarding which contactless technologies to simply support and which to make an integral part of our […]

OpenWays, alongside FCS Computer Systems has announced a solution that could enhance mobile travel experiences for guests and benefit bottom lines for hotels. FCS i-Guest — a self-service mobile application — is now outfitted with OpenWays’ Mobile Key, aiming to make the check-in process more convenient, personal and hassle free for guests. Using its triple-play […]

Tom Murphy, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing, XTec Inc. A single identity can be simple. But, as all enterprises eventually realize, the lifecycle maintenance of those identities proves decidedly complicated. The responsibility of keeping identities current, accurate and securely linked to functioning credentials – for the long term – presents the most significant challenge […]

GlobalPlatform has refined its Management of Mobile NFC Services specification to address how service providers can connect and communicate with other players in the NFC ecosystem. The specification has was created based on input from industry bodies like European Payments Council, GSMA and the Association Française pour le Sans Contact Mobile (AFSCM). Established in 2011, […]

DeviceFidelity and Incipio announced a technology and marketing partnership that intends to launch a range of NFC-enabled accessories for iOS devices. The partnership will look to build on the Cashwrap suite of protective cases designed for iPhone devices that enable iOS users to get their hands on NFC technology. The goal is to produce a […]

RD2Buzz’ startup TapToLogin has launched a platform to incorporate digital identity recognition for social networking and e-commerce web sites. The system can read electronic documents, such as e-passports, or NFC tags, and it can authenticate access using them. The system then stores proof of access as cryptographic hashes. The beta release of the TapToLogin system […]

Hospitality security specialist and ASSA ABLOY Group member VingCard Elsafe, has provided a solution for the event staff at the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona. The solution uses the Xperia T NFC handset to enable access to hotel rooms during the Congress. Using ASSA ABLOY’s Seos application, trial participants can check in at Hotel […]

MasterCard has officially introduced MasterPass, a digital service that lets consumers use any payment card or enabled device to make purchases. MasterPass is the natural progression of the PayPass Wallet Service, which launched in the Spring of 2012 and has since been in production trials with select merchants and providers. Following its announcement at the […]

Gemalto launched its LinqUs Mobile Wallet, a solution that enables a range of NFC services all from a single wallet. The LinqUs Mobile Wallet enables mobile banking, mobile payment and loyalty programs all from a smartphone, and will be on showcase for the first time at Mobile World Congress 2013. LinqUs is the latest in […]