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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20 Mar, 2013CARTES America discusses the future of open-loop payments for transit in the U.S.
CARTES America is gearing up for this year’s annual exhibition and conference in Las Vegas, where it will focus on topics, trends and technologies – among them the discussion on the future of contactless payment for open-loop transit in the United States. In “Open-Loop in U.S. Transportation Systems”, a new white paper now exclusively available […]
19 Mar, 2013Lenovo adding NFC to ThinkPads
Lenovo plans to add NFC technology to its line of ThinkPads, reports Pocket-Lint. The NFC capability will allow users to use contactless credit credit cards to tap their card to the device to pay for items they purchase online. Lenovo made the announcement at the Engadget Expand conference. It plans to add NFC to some […]
19 Mar, 2013Metro looks into open payment system to replace SmarTrip
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is working to procure a system that would simplify the process of paying for bus or train fare, turning it into a tap of a smart phone or credit card at a turnstile. According to Transportation Nation, Metro is now accepting bids from tech companies to develop a […]
19 Mar, 2013Heriot-Watt University secures student housing with SALTO Systems
The Heriot-Watt University in Scotland has selected SALTO Systems to install its smart access control systems at the university’s new student residence, which are located in five buildings spread over two campuses that are almost 40 miles apart. Students’ bedroom doors are secured by XS4 wireless handles set in toggle mode. This enables access via […]
19 Mar, 2013Vancouver transit police anticipate higher fraud with smart card system
The Vancouver Transit police anticipates that it will see more cases of transit fraud once TransLink, the city’s public transportation system, introduces the Compass smart-card system in the fall, reports the Vancouver Sun. TransLink believes that fraud with the new smart card system could be higher than the fraud it experiences with reselling fraudulent student […]
17 Mar, 2013Disney converts its Annual Pass program to RFID
Walt Disney World is set to roll out the first installments of its enhanced guest experience, issuing RFID passes to park goers participating in the its Annual Pass program. According to touringplans.com, starting on March 20, guests who purchase or renew their park Annual Passes will be issued one with RFID technology embedded, as opposed […]
15 Mar, 2013MasterCard sees potential for growth in UAE electronic payments
There is a strong potential for growth in electronic payment methods in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) region, as 10% of all transactions are paid for electronically compared to 15% globally. MasterCard reports the UAE currently has 1,000 contactless terminals and Qatar has 500 terminals, compared to two years ago when there were none in […]
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