BridgePoint Systems announced the launched its new Crypto ID smart card, designed to offer improved security standards for smart card usage in the facility access industry. Crypto ID uses a managed, secure physical access control system applet, taking advantage of a cardholder unique identifier (CHUID). The PIV compatible CHUID includes a Federal Agency Smart Credential […]

For more than two decades, the contactless card has been a key tool in managing security, access and payments. Whether it’s used to open doors, facilitate public transit ticketing or mange multiple applications, contactless has become an essential element in many environments. But how does the technology enable all these uses without ever touching a […]

Gemalto has announced that its “Allynis” Trusted Service Manager (TSM) solution has been selected to securely manage transactions on the Isis mobile commerce platform. Isis, the mobile commerce joint venture between Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile, will enable U.S. customers to pay, present loyalty cards, and redeem coupons all with a tap of their NFC-enabled phones. […]

Tufts University has received a proposed plan to install key card access in all dorm rooms over the next several years, according to a student newspaper for the university. Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senator Harish Gupta submitted the formal plan explaining the idea of the key card system as a significantly more convenient option for […]

Shipments of hardware-based secure password solutions, including one-time-password (OTP) generators, portable smart card readers and USB tokens will equal 1.8 billion units by the end of 2016, according to ABI Research’s latest study. ABI’s “On-line ID & Authentication” provides regional forecasts for biometric sensors in mobile devices, browser-based and mobile device software, OTP generators, portable […]

idOnDemand announced its Commercial Identity Verification (CIV) credential. With the Identive SmartID card with CIV, private enterprises can leverage the same technology and data model that the federal government uses to establish a secure, electronically verifiable identity program without the requirement for cross-certification with the Federal Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Bridge. This product is aimed […]

The Beijing Metro has deployed a new access control system that uses HID Global’s network access controllers and contactless readers. HID is providing its VertX V1000 network access controller and iCLASS R10 readers for the new system, which enables control center staff to monitor and control access to a variety of facilities, including offices, electrical […]

Identive Group has shipped an additional 122,000 smart card readers to support Spain’s national electronic ID card program which the government launched in 2009. More than half of Spain’s 46 million citizens now carry the ID cards. By providing the card readers free of charge, the Spanish government aims to encourage individuals and businesses to […]

London-based Smart Media Innovation Limited (SMI), a developer of mobile applications for secure ID management, has acquired the global rights to Datastrip’s product line of mobile biometric-enabled devices for secure ID verification, giving SMI the ability to offer a full mobile access and ID verification line. As part of the deal, SMI will own the […]

Switzerland’s LEGIC has announced two new partnerships that will bring the company’s contactless smart card technology to China. Radio Frequency Systems, a manufacturer of contactless smart card technology, will use the LEGIC advant 4000 chip generation to create new reader modules for access control applications. Hong Kong-based BQ Smart System is also working with LEGIC […]