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
03 Nov, 2011Smart Card Alliance announces new exec committee, board
The Smart Card Alliance announced its 2011-2012 board and seven-member executive committee. Elections were held during the 10th Annual Smart Card Alliance Government Conference at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The Smart Card Alliance elected executive committee is made up of the following board members: Chair: Willy Dommen, Accenture Vice Chair: […]
02 Nov, 2011Oberthur on track to deliver over 2 million smart cards in 2011
This year Oberthur Technologies is on track to deliver more than two million smart cards to the U.S. government in 2011, making it the leading supplier of FIPS 201-compliant Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards for the fifth year running. Oberthur is a top supplier of smart credentials to the U.S. Federal government, with PIV-based products […]
01 Nov, 2011HID’s OMNIKEY is IBM compatible
HID Global has launched a software interface that enables customers to have converged physical and logical access control on one card with with IBM Tivoli TAM enterprise single sign on (eSSO). Called OMNIKEY Device Service Provider (DSP), this software works and uses a person’s existing contactless physical access credential for sign on to IT networks […]
01 Nov, 2011Plymouth Citybus takes smart ticketing system online
Plymouth Citybus passengers can now purchase advance tickets on the transit operator’s Web site thanks to a new partnership with UK online payment processor SecureTrading. According to Citybus, which serves Plymouth, England and the surrounding area, tickets purchased online are activated on the passenger’s “Key” contactless travel card, which can then be swiped on the […]
01 Nov, 2011Report: Middle East, Poland keenest on contactless payments
New research commissioned by First Data shows that Poland and the Middle East are more enthusiastic about contactless and mobile payments than UK/Ireland, Australia and Germany. According to the report, “Payment Methods: What Do International Consumers Want, Need and Expect?” contactless payment card ownership is still “very low” in all five countries/regions, despite being available […]
01 Nov, 2011HMV launches Visa payWave contactless payments across Canada
Entertainment retail chain HMV has announced it will adopt Visa payWave contactless payments in 116 stores across Canada. Starting this month, HMV customers nationwide will be able to pay for music, DVDs, video games, books and more with a simple tap of their contactless payWave-enabled credit or debit card at the point of sale. HMV […]
31 Oct, 2011Port of Kingston adopts contactless ORCA card
Passengers on the SoundRunner ferry connecting the Port of Kingston to downtown Seattle will be able to pay for their fares with contactless ORCA cards starting this week, according to Kitsap Sun. The ORCA (“One Regional Card for All”) system is supported by transit agencies throughout Kitsap, King, Pierce and Snohomish counties in Washington. As […]
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