HID Global unveiled a new access-control reader and credential offerings that provide an options for migrating from legacy solutions to 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technologies. HID readers can be used with single- and combination-technology cards including a dual-high frequency credential. HID’s expanded offering includes: An iCLASS reader for migration from MIFARE Classic to secure […]

Identification Systems Group has partnered with XceedID to deliver a printing, personalization, enrollment and issuance products. The partnership pairs technology from XceedID with the network of the ISG Members in North America. Trends in security convergence and identity management make it vital to streamline the credential issuance process and its activation. The ISG developed an […]

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies and NEDAP have entered into a partnership to provide a solution that will enable customers to use the same credential for accessing parking structures as used for building access. NEDAP’s driver-based identification will integrate with Schlage’s MIFARE credentials and Schlage’s HID-compatible proximity credential through use of NEDAP’s in-vehicle Booster device. In […]

HID Global announced it has expanded its secure identity credentials offering to support the latest MIFARE DESFire EV1 technology. The MIFARE DESFire EV1 card joins HID Global’s iCLASS card portfolio to expand customer options by enabling multiple applications on a single card. HID’s expanded secure Genuine HID card offering includes both MIFARE DESFire EV1-only and […]

INSIDE Contactless announced it has completed the acquisition of Atmel Corp.’s Secure Microcontroller Solutions business. Pursuant to the agreement, INSIDE paid approximately $32 million in cash after an adjustment based on the working capital of the transferred business at the closing on Sept. 30, subject to an additional cash consideration of up to $21 million […]

HCL Technologies, an IT solutions developer, has announced the launch of its biometric airport security solution that would help speed up the movement of pilots and flight crew through security checkpoints. The new solution, called AeroPASS, was developed with biometrics developer Daon Trusted Identity Services as well as airline communications company AvFinity. Unlike similar systems […]

The September meeting of the influential Government Smart Card Interagency Advisory Board (IAB) was recently held in Washington D.C. FIPS201.com was on hand to cover the event and has provided, as a service to the IAB and the smart card community, an audio recording of the presentations. Click on the link below to access a […]

The 2010 Sesames Awards finalists were recently selected as some of the best in their respective categories – hardware, software, and applications. Applications will be split into eight sectors: Identification/ID Cards, IT Security, Transportation, Banking/Retail/Loyalty, Mobility, Trusted Internet/Authentication, e-Transactions, Manufacturing & Tests. Hardware Infineon Technologies with Infineon SLI 76 “in-car” family Morpho e-Documents with ConnectSIM […]

The CBORD Group Inc. announced its new partnership with ASSA ABLOY, a security and physical access control provider. The new partnership will present CBORD users with access to ASSA ABLOY IP-enabled and offline electronic locksets. CBORD and the HID Global division of ASSA ABLOY have worked together in the past in collaboration on the CBORD […]

Recent stabbings at two Massachusetts area colleges have prompted schools to reexamine their security plans as they attempt to maintain long-held values of public access, according to a local news report. At Regis College, Weston, Mass., an 18-year-old was stabbed to death in a parking lot outside a dormitory. At Boston College, police stepped up […]