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'
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15 Apr, 2011Glasgow to get smart cards on subway
The Glasgow Underground is set to adopt an Oyster Card-style ticketing system by 2013, according to The Scotsman. Officials say the new smart cards can be loaded with credit either online or in the subway station. To pay for fares, users simply tap their card against a reader at the turnstile and the cost of […]
14 Apr, 2011China looks to adopt 13.56 MHz as national contactless payments standard
China will most likely adopt 13.56 MHz as the national payment standard, according to Zhang Qi, director of the China Information Industry Trade Association (CIITA). Alternative standards such as 2.4GHz will likely be excluded from the financial sector, favored instead for closed application environments, such as corporate buildings. Qi, speaking at the China Mobile Payment […]
13 Apr, 2011CPI Card Group taps NXP, KSW for contactless card tech
Contactless card manufacturer CPI Card Group has announced it will broaden its portfolio of contactless offerings with technology from NXP Semiconductors and KSW Microtec. The partnership will give CPI access to NXP Semiconductors’ Fast Pay contactless security chip. Used for contactless payment applications in the U.S. and Canada, Fast Pay features embedded Data Encryption Standard […]
12 Apr, 2011OTI delivers 7,000 contactless payments readers to Poland
On Track Innovations has announced the delivery of 7,000 contactless readers to support the growing contactless payments market in Poland. OTI’s wholly-owned Polish subsidiary, ASEC, has been working with several Polish channel partners and customers to deliver contactless payments to coffee shops, pharmacies, department stores and animal supply stores. OTI’s offerings in Poland include the […]
12 Apr, 2011NFC Payments Europe
Dates: June 13-14, 2011 Location: London, UK Venue: The Regents Park Marriott Description: The NFC payments space is hotting up, key deals between financial institutions and MNO’s are being made, standards are set, and with large tech players such as Google and Apple are making announcements, It’s clear now is the time to move… NFC […]
12 Apr, 2011Contactless Cards & Payments 2011
Dates: June 20-21, 2011 Location: London, UK Venue: Hilton Kensington Hotel Description: Don’t miss SMi’s 9th annual Contactless Cards and Payments conference, held in London on the 20-21 June 2011.Now in its 9th year, following on from the sell-out success of last year’s event, Contactless Cards and Payments 2011 deliver industry-leading presentations from expert speakers […]
11 Apr, 2011VingCard delivers RFID locking solution to Brazil’s Royal Palm Plaza Hotel
VingCard Elsafe has completed installation of its Signature RFID electronic door locks at the newly renovated Royal Palm Plaza in Campinas, Brazil. According to VingCard, the Royal Palm Plaza is the largest hotel for events in Brazil, offering more than 500 rooms, four pools, three restaurants, two theme parks, a water park, and a cinema. […]
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