E-security solutions provider Cryptomathic announced that it has joined with Smart Card Alliance and its EMV Migration Forum, to bolster secure chip-based technology adoption efforts in the United States. With a background in providing e-security solutions to a number of sectors, Cryptomathic will bring experience with regards to enhancing the security and integrity of data […]

Research and Markets has added TechNavio’s report “Smart Card Market in China 2011-2015” to its catalog, noting that this market is predicted to see a compound annual growth rate of over 14% from 2011 to 2015. An increased rate of smart card deployment is one of the key drivers behind this growth. This market is […]

Probaris has updated its identity management system (IDMS) software, Probaris ID 4.1, to include several new features that support the demand for strong digital identities based on a variety of tokens, smart cards and mobile devices. Probaris ID is an identity registration and enrollment software that can produce and track credentials at the individual level […]

States have more than a couple of reasons to improve their driver license processes. In January the bell tolls for states to comply with the oft-delayed REAL ID Act with potentially severe consequences for states that don’t meet the standards. There has also been an influx of fake driver licenses and state IDs from China. […]

The city of Brandon, the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, is offering residents and visitors a new way to ride the local transit through the implementation of automated fare boxes with smart card technology, according to the Brandon Sun. Starting Dec. 10, the new smart card system will enable passengers flexibility when purchasing their […]

Belkin Enterprise announced that its USB Smart Card and Common Access Card Reader is FIPS 201 compliant and listed on the GSA FIPS 201 Products List. Belkin’s USB Smart Card and CAC Reader is designed for government applications. Offering a range of smart card compatibility, including Class A, B, C, the Belkin Smart Card Reader […]

TMONET and GO-Trust have partnered to form a microSD-based mobile service platform for the single-wire protocol microSD technologies and institute a mobile NFC payments infrastructure in Korea. A release from GO-Trust states that the creation of the microSD service platform will make Korea the second nation, behind China, to publish a national standard specifying microSD […]

KEOLABS announced availability of services and solutions for in-house validation of smart cards, readers and phones implementing the Open Standard for Public Transportation (OSPT) standard for transportation fare collection. The KEOLABS CIPURSE certification includes validation solutions for customers’ in‐house development and testing, debugging services and conformance certification. KEOLABS’ CIPURSE certification solutions are available to customers […]

Mobile devices are quickly becoming a key tool for ID credentialing, but a lack of standardization of the secure element along with legal questions are causing confusion for organizations considering use of the devices for IDs. Control of the secure element is also an issue with near field communication because that’s where crucial payment card […]

Gemalto announced that it has delivered more than 25 million e-Driver’s Licenses and Vehicle Registration Certificates to India. Gemalto has been providing these Sealys secure e-documents to multiple states across India since 2003. 
The Sealys smart card solution combines with the automation of business processes at decentralized regional transport offices and state level transport registers. […]