Episode 144: Implanting an NFC chip
Credential Convergence Takes Hold in Key Industries
Health, finance lead charge to unite PACs and LACS
Ticketless, cashless Lollapalooza
NFC wristbands replace tickets and cash at mega music fest
Non-payment use cases for NFC
Fall 2016 Regarding ID
05 Apr, 2012ROAM Data unveils NFC/mag stripe payment terminal
ROAM Data has announced a new point of sale (POS) reader that can handle both traditional magnetic stripe cards and NFC-enabled contactless devices. According to ROAM, the “NFC Swipe” reader can connect via audio jack to hundreds of different smart phones, tablets and PCs, turning them into secure state-of-the-art mobile POS devices. The device will […]
04 Apr, 2012Collis acquired by UL
UL, previously known as Underwriters’ Laboroatory, announced the acquisition of Collis, a provider of secure transaction technology and advisory services based in Leiden, Netherlands. The addition positions UL as a global provider of transaction security, interoperability and conformance evaluation and advisory services for the mobile, payment card, eTicketing and ID management sectors. Collis develops and […]
03 Apr, 2012Paymark teams with telecos to launch NFC services in NZ
Paymark, New Zealand’s largest electronic payments provider, has announced that it will form a joint venture with mobile operators Vodafone New Zealand, 2degrees and Telecom New Zealand to deliver NFC-based mobile services. The four companies intend to launch a trusted service manager (TSM) that will enable New Zealanders to make payments, collect loyalty points and […]
03 Apr, 2012OTA brings NFC Bootcamp to London
OTA Training announced that it will hold its first international NFC Bootcamp event at the Screenmedia expo on May 16 and 17 in London. Presented in partnership with Merchant 360, NFC Bootcamp is a globally standardized NFC educational series that shows business leaders how they can leverage NFC technology to drive brand awareness and increase […]
02 Apr, 2012Report: Millenials will drive new payment technologies
New research from American Express shows that more than half (52%) of U.S. consumers aged 18-24 are likely to try new technology-enabled payment tools – e.g. NFC-enabled mobile payments – compared with 23% of 55-65 year olds. Furthermore, 58% of 18-24 year olds find mobile apps “somewhat or very convenient” for online purchases, compared with […]
02 Apr, 2012GuestLogix adds NFC support to airline payment terminal
GuestLogix, a provider of retail and payment technology solutions to airlines, has upgraded its XPDA onboard handheld point of sale device to accept contactless, NFC and EMV payments. Customers on any flight using GuestLogix readers are now able to tap and pay for in-flight snacks and services using their NFC-enabled mobile phones, contactless credit or […]
30 Mar, 2012Report: UK consumers still wary of NFC payments
Six out of 10 consumers in the UK would avoid using NFC to make mobile payments, according to new research from VoucherCodes.co.uk. Out of 2,000 adults surveyed by VoucherCodes, 60% said they would avoid using NFC to pay for goods even if they had the capability to do so. Of these, 36% cited security as […]
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