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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08 Mar, 2011Finland prison deploys Idesco access control solutions
Idesco was chosen by the Kuopio Prison in Finland to supply its access control readers during a recent renovation and expansion project of its prison building. The access control systems to be deployed in the Kuopio Prison will include hundreds of readers and tags. Inmates will each receive a personal tag, which will open their […]
08 Mar, 2011FIPS 201-2 draft released
A draft of FIPS 201-2 has been released for public comment on the Federal Register. “The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publishes this notice to request comments on Draft Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 201-2, Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and Contractors Standard. Draft FIPS 201-2 amends FIPS 201-1 and includes […]
07 Mar, 2011Syscom provides security system for Abu Dhabi’s Capital Center
Syscom Emirates has been awarded a contract to set up an integrated security and communication system for Abu Dhabi’s new Capital Center skyscraper. Syscom has been commissioned to deploy CCTV, Access Control and Security intercom solutions for the project, which is slated for completion this month. The scalable, highly encrypted system also employs a single […]
04 Mar, 2011Snapper, EventFinder launch contactless payment card for 2011 Outgames
Snapper, New Zealand’s smart ticketing company, has partnered with EventFinder to provide an integrated contactless ticketing solution for participants in the 2nd AsiaPacific Outgames. Participants in the Outgames, a major international gay and lesbian sport, culture and human rights event, will receive contactless personalized ID cards for payment and transport around Wellington. Snapper CEO Miki […]
03 Mar, 2011Smart Card Alliance to host workshop on open bank card payments for transit
The Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council is holding a full day workshop on the importance of open bank card payments for public transportation operators and contractors. The event, slated for Sunday, March 27 at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel, will provide transit agencies with a detailed understanding of open bank card contactless payments technology and […]
03 Mar, 2011DAILY RFID launches new contactless inlay
DAILY RFID has announced the release of its new 13.56MHz HF contacltess RFID inlay. According to DAILY, the inlay is compliant with ISO 14443 and 15693 protocols, and can be easily integrated into a wide range of HF applications such as asset management, logistics and access control. Built out of PET or PVC, the inlay […]
02 Mar, 2011NFC Data offers bridge solution with contactless key fob
Chicago-based start-up NFC Data Inc. has developed a new contactless key fob as a low-cost payment alternative to NFC phones, according to American Banker. Designed to be toted around on a key chain, Sqwizz houses a mobile decoupled debit card that users can link to any checking account of their choosing to make contactless payments […]
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