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
13 Oct, 2010KT, Samsung to launch NFC-enabled phone by the end of the month
South Korean telecom giant KT Corp. and Samsung Electronics announced that they will commercially launch a new NFC-enabled handset this month capable of making contactless payments. The new Samsung SHW-A170K will operate on an NFC compatible USIM, allowing users to make everyday purchases, open electronic locks, buy and store event tickets, read NFC tags and […]
12 Oct, 2010Nokia’s new C7 rumored to be NFC-enabled
The Nokia C7, the Finnish company’s second Symbian^3 device, is rumored to support NFC technology, according to intomobile.com. The Web site has it that Nokia will issue a software upgrade in the near future that will make Nokia’s C7 smart phone one of the first mass-market devices to support NFC. According to NFCWorld, the phone, […]
12 Oct, 2010HID, Sony partner to develop contactless smart card readers
HID Global and Sony Corp. announced they have entered into a strategic partnership to develop an embedded contactless smart card reader platform for the global PC marketplace. The platform will be designed specifically for laptop manufacturers and will encompass Sony and HID Global contactless solutions and a range of other deployed technologies while supporting specific […]
11 Oct, 2010Handset delays hamper etisalat’s NFC deployment
Dubai’s etisalat is postponing its plans to commercially deploy NFC-enabled mobile payment technology due to delays by handset manufacturers, reports gulfnews.com. According to GN, the delay could take over a year. In the meantime, etisalat says it will launch a second pilot using Samsung’s new NFC-enabled touchscreen smart phone. Etisalat has been partnering with Emirates […]
07 Oct, 2010Collis, Toro partner for m-payment, NFC solutions
Collis and Toro have signed a global strategic partnership to offer mobile payment and NFC test services. According to the companies, Toro will bring its akami suite mobile platform to the partnership, while Collis will offer its various products and services for the NFC mobile payment ecosystem.
06 Oct, 2010Wireless USB 1.1 to support NFC
The USB Implementer Forum has published the final specifications for v1.1 of its Wireless USB technology, which includes support for NFC, according to intomobile.com. With NFC technology, USB 1.1 can wirelessly connect multiple devices, including PC’s, monitors, iPods, etc., for the rapid transfer of data. According to intomobile.com, USB 1.1 could allow users to connect, […]
05 Oct, 2010Valeo, Orange partner for NFC car sharing program
Valeo and Orange are developing an NFC-enabled solution that allows vehicles to be shared between several drivers. Under the system, users can go online to reserve a car for a specific period of time. Once the reservation is confirmed, a temporary, non-transferable key is sent to the user’s cell phone via the Orange platform. At […]
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