BadgePass Inc. has introduced Web Print, a solution designed to simplify the card production process. The system integrates card production and door access without an on-site printer. Web Print serves as a solution for customers looking to produce customized photo IDs without having to purchase some of the equipment. Customers purchase only the basic components […]

The Blackboard Transact campus card suite now supports MIFARE, a near field communication compatible protocol that enables secure contactless smart card transactions. Partner institutions can now choose either MIFARE or FeliCa when issuing NFC-compatible student identification cards or mobile phones. This latest software update also includes a configuration application that creates a single MIFARE card […]

Increasing security concerns, such as terrorist attacks, mass shootings and other criminal activity will be a factor in the growth of the fingerprint biometrics market, says Global Industry Analysts Inc. (GIA) in a new report entitled “Fingerprint Biometrics: A Global Strategic Business Report.” GIA projects this market to reach $10 billion globally by 2018, with […]

Smartrac, a developer of RFID components for a variety of applications, has completed its range of PVC pre-laminates in the ultra-high frequency (UHF) range to enhance convenience in access control applications. Based on the Impinj Monza 4 IC passive RFID chip family, the pre-laminates offer a reading distance of more than 5 meters, enabling fast […]

Traka, an ASSA ABLOY Group company specializing in access management, is exhibiting the latest generation of its iPad locker technology at BETT 2013 with its Intelligent iPad Locker and Simple iPad Locker products. Using Traka RFID tagging technology, the Traka Intelligent iPad Locker automates the process of issuing iPad tablets – whether it be to […]

At this year’s Presidential Inauguration, security and access control firm XTec, helped provide mobile accountability, identity validation and tracking capabilities for the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency and the District of Columbia National Guard. The two groups used XTec’s XNodes and AuthentX physical access control readers for identity capture and authentication. […]

Infineon, a manufacturer of semiconductor solutions for payment applications, introduced its Coil on Module chip package to support global distribution of dual interface bank and credit cards. The new Infineon chip package combines the security chip and antenna using a radio frequency (RF) link – rather than the common mechanical-electrical connection – which improves the […]

Precision Dynamics Corporation, provider of automatic wristband identification, and Intellitix, supplier of RFID solutions for live events, will showcase their RFID solutions, designed to enhance guest experiences, at the Event Live Expo 2013. Precision Dynamics will demonstrate its Smart Band RFID wristbands with Intellitix’ systems that offer secure access control, social media integration and photo-sharing […]

Evolis has partnered with Viscount Systems Inc. to introduce Hello Visitors a visitor management solution based on rewritable cards. To meet different requirements in welcoming and managing visitors, Evolis and Viscount Systems Inc. developed Hello Visitors solution. This solution is made up of the Facility Friends software, published by Viscount Systems Inc., an Evolis Tattoo-RW […]

A Texas retirement community is employing a biometric access control system based on facial, voice and behavioral recognition. A CEPro report reveals that the biometric access system works in conjunction with CCTV to act as a virtual concierge for building’s residents. Similar high-level security systems have traditionally been reserved for sensitive government, pharmaceutical or commercial […]