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
11 Apr, 2011ASK provides contactless cards for electric vehicle sharing in French Riviera
ASK has announced that its contactless transit card, Carte Azur, will be used in the new electric vehicle sharing program for the French Riviera and Monaco. Called “Auto bleue,” the eco-friendly car sharing service will be available to travelers in the greater Nice area and Monaco. Initially, only 48 vehicles will be available for use […]
11 Apr, 2011HID Global brings veriCLASS to UITP Dubai 2011
HID Global has announced it will showcase its veriCLASS embedded contactless reader platform for cashless payment and ticketing, along with its electric vehicle charging station and contactless card printing solutions, at UITP 2011 Mobility and City Transport Exhibition in Dubai. Based on adaptable contactless reader technology, HID Global’s veriCLASS supports open-loop debit/credit schemes and closed-loop […]
11 Apr, 2011Episode 73: Philly transit goes from token to smart cards
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority still uses tokens and paper transfers. The transit system that serves 1 million commuters daily will be making the switch to contactless smart cards and even near field communication in the coming years, Richard Maloney, SEPTA’s director of public affairs, told Regarding ID’s Gina Jordan. “For the riders, they will […]
08 Apr, 2011Samsung debuts RFID security tech at Vegas expo
Samsung Techwin America has unveiled several new access control products at the ISC West 2011 Expo in Las Vegas. In its new line of controllers and readers, Samsung leverages multiple security technologies, including 125 KHz proximity or 13.56 MHz contactless smart card credentialing, keypad access based on PIN, and fingerprint biometrics. Other innovations include vandal-resistant […]
07 Apr, 2011Auckland launches new ‘HOP’ transit card
Aukland Transport has officially launched a new smart card for public transit. Dubbed “HOP,” the new cards will be initially accepted in place of Go Rider cards on North Star, Waka Pacific, Go West, Metrolink and LINK bus services. Eventually customers will be able to use the HOP Card on Auckland’s rail, ferry and other […]
07 Apr, 2011VingCard outifts China World Summit Wing Hotel with contactless door locks
VingCard has completed installation of its Signature RFID door locks and VISION hotel locking system at the new China World Summit Wing Hotel Beijing, located in the China World Tower. With Signature RFID door locks, guests at the 278-room hotel will be able to access their rooms with the tap of a contactless key card. […]
07 Apr, 2011SmartGroup enters U.S. payments market
SmartGroup USA, a provider of card issuance and card payment solutions to the banking and card payment industry, announced the launch of SmartGroup USA. This follows a recent announcement by the company to open two new technical support centers in eastern Canada and the western United States. SmartGroup USA also announced key partnerships with a […]
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