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 Feb, 2011Three French cities adopt contactless fare system from Vix Technology
Vix Technology France is supplying the French cities of Brest, Lorient and Quimper with three different fare collection systems, all based on a single regional interoperable “KORRIGO” card. Brest has chosen a mixed system composed of magnetic tickets and KORRIGO contactless cards. These media will be validated on Vix’s V6000 validators installed in city’s 165 […]
03 Feb, 2011Konica Minolta joins HID to promote secure print solutions
Konica Minolta and HID Global announced Konica Minolta’s new membership in the Advantage HID Connect Partner Program to advance secure print authentication solutions. Backed by HID proximity and iCLASS technology access control cards, PIV and common access cards, Konica Minolta can now offer customers the added feature of using physical access cards for secure print […]
02 Feb, 2011MTA gets rolling on contactless transit system
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is ready to start building its contactless fare payment system after nearly four years of testing, according to Digital Transactions News. MTA officials say they are finalizing a broad outline of the system and will soon receive formal proposals from vendors to begin work on a detailed design, […]
01 Feb, 2011Isra Cards launches Mifare Plus smart card
French card manufacturer Isra Cards has announced the release of its new contactless smart card, the Mifare Plus. According to Isra, the new smart card features an integrated ‘CPU’ chip designed to provide companies with advanced security and privacy without having to change their system to be compatible with new Mifare Plus technology. The card […]
01 Feb, 2011Germany deploys contactless national ID
Credential to link government, private businesses
Germany began issuing the new contactless national ID to citizens in November. The program is one of the first contactless-only electronic ID programs. It also employs a unique privacy scheme to protect cardholders. National ID cards aren’t new in the European Union and many countries use smart card technology to power the credentials. But the […]
31 Jan, 2011Gemalto providing e-passports to Korea
Gemalto announced that it has started to deliver its electronic passport solution to Korea’s National Printer, Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, through its local partner LG CNS. Gemalto provides its ePassport Operating System that speeds up border control. Its Sealys ePassport solution aims to increase personalization performance, significantly reducing issuing cost. In Korea, the […]
28 Jan, 2011SEPTA borrows $175M for electronic fare system
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Port Authority (SEPTA) is borrowing $175 million from the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp to implement its new electronic fare system, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. After a two year standstill in which SEPTA unsuccessfully applied for government funding, the agency is looking to hire a contractor to begin installation by early summer. […]
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