The Physical Access Council of the Smart Card Alliance after what it calls a successful first year, is ready for the second. It has announced two new projects–both involving FIPS 201–and new officers, including its new chair, Dwayne Pfeiffer, Northrop Grumman Corporation. PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ – The technology and processes of physical access control are […]

Near field communication technology continues to gain traction. The latest announcement is that INSIDE Contactless’ NFC-enabled chipsets will be combined with Esmertec’s Java software and Trusted Logic’s secure middleware to enable the three companies to enter the cell-phone-as-payment arena. DUEBENDORF-ZURICH, Switzerland, VERSAILLES and AIX EN PROVENCE, France–EsmertecT, a leading provider of world-class software solutions and […]

Notebook computer maker ASUSTeK will be using Bioscrypt’s VeriSoft, which provides data encryption and support for multi-factor functionality and single sign-on functionality, which are all part of the company’s Door to Desktop solution. Leading Manufacturer Expects to Ship One Million Notebooks Over Initial 12 Months TORONTO–Bioscrypt Inc., a leading provider of identity verification technology, announced […]

Lenel has released the latest version of its OnGuard security platform that delivers a flexible single source security solution including digital audio content analysis, an elevator and floor access solution, physical and logical access controls using biometric data, a video matrix display, and support for the new TWIC U.S. government identification standard. Lenel Systems International, […]

For a couple of years, it looked as if SecurTech was going to overtake the CardTech portion of the annual conference in terms of numbers of participants, but with last year’s rollout of contactless payments by the big three card issuers, the pendulum is swinging the other way. “It used to be we were split […]

The Smart Card Alliance is sponsoring a live demonstration of an end-to-end FIPS 201 identity management system process during the ISC West 2006 conference in Las Vegas April 5-7. The demo will cover enrollment, registration, printing, issuance, activation and use of a PIV card. Las Vegas– U.S. government agencies and federal contractors working toward compliance […]

Surging contactless payments and the new near field communication technology will highlight the card portion of the CardTech SecurTech conference May 2-4 in San Francisco. Contactless smart card infrastructures, prepaid card technologies, point of sale innovations and strategies for merging contactless with cell phones are just some of the sessions that will be featured. NEW […]

The demand for tighter security systems doesn’t seem to be abating anytime soon. Some of the latest technologies available for fighting fraud and ID theft and the increased interest in logical and physical access convergence are just some of the subjects that will be featured at the SecurTech portion of this year’s CardTech/SecurTech Conference May […]

SmartCentric and Siemens will be installing a multi-application contact/contactless smart card system at the largest independent college in the southeastern U.S. The new card will include identification, e-ticketing, physical and logical access controls (utilizing biometrics) and cashless purchases. Subsequent phases will incorporate transportation and car parking. Dublin, Ireland and West Palm Beach, Fla.–Nova Southeastern University […]

In 2006 a great new feature section will appear in each and every issue of CR80News. Our new Physical Security Corner will explore key issues related to the changing security landscape. Physical security is no longer a standalone “silo” within a campus … it is a vibrant, essential component with enterprise-wide implications. Key themes running […]