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
07 Oct, 2013MTC begs for public’s patience, Clipper delayed in Solano and Napa counties
The Metropolitan Transportation is more than a year behind schedule in its plans to extend Clipper cards for commuters using transit systems in both Solano and Napa counties, according to the Times-Herald. Solano and Napa transit agencies had hoped to get the Clipper cards in place in 2013, but the forecast is now the latter […]
03 Oct, 2013Kryos Soft Tech joins OSPT as Full Member
Kyros Soft Tech Ltd., a Hyderabad-based Indian company provider in smart card and embedded technology, has joined the Open Standard for Public Transport (OSPT) as a Full Member. Kyros has been delivering smart card solutions – contactless smart card, reader, and terminal technologies – for a wide range of customers and applications in India for […]
01 Oct, 2013Cubic launches NextWave mobile business system for transit agencies
Cubic Transportation Systems announced the launch of its NextWave Mobile Business System, a platform that enables transit operators to rapid and securely provide new mobile services to its customers. NextWave simplifies the complexity of deploying mobile services by providing a cloud-based platform that integrates with both closed- and open-loop contactless fare systems, payment processors, mobile […]
23 Sep, 2013Smart transit cards to reach 1.1 billion unit shipments in 2013
The global market for smart cards used in the public transportation sector is expected to reach 1.1 billion unit shipments in 2013, according to a new report from IHS Inc., a global source of critical information and insight. The report, entitled “Smart Cards in Transportation – World – 2013,” presents additional detailed estimates and forecasts […]
09 Sep, 2013Clipper Card unveils limited edition America’s Cup commemorative card
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has partnered with the America’s Cup to create a unique and commemorative limited-edition Clipper card in honor of the America’s Cup Summer of Racing in San Francisco. The America’s Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sport and sailings greatest prize. The limited edition, commemorative America’s Cup Clipper card […]
06 Sep, 2013Ventra begins public rollout to Chicago area
Starting Monday, Chicago area transit riders will have a new and more convenient way to pay for rides on CTA and Pace, with the scheduled full public rollout of Ventra. The universal fare system will replace CTA and Pace’s existing, nearly 20-year-old fare payment system and offer transit customers to use a single fare card […]
05 Sep, 2013NIST releases FIPS 201-2
Derived credentials, beefed up contactless, post-issuance updates added
The latest smart card specification for U.S. government employees was released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Federal agencies will have 12-months to issue cards that comply with the revised standard. As expected, FIPS 201-2 will enable derived PIV credentials on mobile devices as well as a virtual contact interface that expands the […]
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