Dual-interface cards deliver on promise of flexibility
With both contact and contactless on board, the cards are finding favor with a host of global issuers
Contactless 2.0: Latest generation chips are bigger, faster
Biometrics, new apps require more memory and faster data transfer
Episode 154: John McAfee backs authentication key
Evaluating card durability
Industry standard test procedures help issuers achieve the ultimate ’10-year credential'
Fall 2016 Regarding ID
16 Dec, 2011Report: Top ten trend changes for 2012 in banking, payments, mobile, and security
Javelin Strategy & Research has released a report detailing the latest trends that are expected to transform the banking, payments, mobile and security sector for 2012. Javelin’s “The Top Ten Trends for 2012” discusses the factors guiding these changes which are tools including mobile and social media, events such as social protest, and even actions […]
15 Dec, 2011Bay Area hosts sign-up events to push more youths to Clipper card
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is teaming up with BART and SamTrans to host a series of sign up events as a push to transition more youths from paper tickets passes to the reloadable Clipper transit fare card. At the end of this year, the majority of SamTrans paper ticket passes including youth passes will […]
15 Dec, 2011NXP, Bank Mega brings contactless ticketing to Indonesia theme parks
NXP and Bank Mega partnered for a collaborative venture to bring an enhanced contactless ticketing solution to Trans Studios Makassar and Bandung, two of Indonesia’s largest indoor theme parks. The DESFire EV1 microcontroller-based technology enables visitors to securely access theme park facilities and attractions without cash or tickets, as well as make payments at retail […]
14 Dec, 2011STMicroelectronics unveils contactless method for RF testing
STMicroelectronics developed a new RF testing method that uses electromagnetic waves instead of contact probes to remotely evaluate wafers equipped with RFID ICs. According to ST, this “contactless” approach results in higher yields, shorter testing times and lower product cost. In addition, contactless testing allows RF circuits to be tested under conditions that are close […]
14 Dec, 2011Mumbai gears up to deploy smart card-based ticketing for public transit
Mumbai’s Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is in the process of establishing an integrated ticketing system for all modes of transit in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. According to The Indian Express, all public transports operators have confirmed their participation in the project; all except for the railways, which have yet to respond. Once fully functional, […]
14 Dec, 2011Ten million FINO customers in India use micro-banking on Gemalto smart cards
Gemalto announced that 10 million Financial Inclusion Network & Operations (FINO) customers in India now benefit and take part in micro-banking, using Gemalto smart cards, as part of FINO’s broader branchless banking program. FINO’s transactions are validated using biometric authentication. End-user card transactions are approved after fingerprint information is verified through payment terminal readings and […]
14 Dec, 2011BridgePoint unveils Crypto ID for facility access
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 […]
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