DeviceFidelity and Incipio announced a technology and marketing partnership that intends to launch a range of NFC-enabled accessories for iOS devices. The partnership will look to build on the Cashwrap suite of protective cases designed for iPhone devices that enable iOS users to get their hands on NFC technology. The goal is to produce a […]

RD2Buzz’ startup TapToLogin has launched a platform to incorporate digital identity recognition for social networking and e-commerce web sites. The system can read electronic documents, such as e-passports, or NFC tags, and it can authenticate access using them. The system then stores proof of access as cryptographic hashes. The beta release of the TapToLogin system […]

Date: April 23-25, 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Venue: The Mirage URL: http://www.cartes-america.com Description: CARTES America, Secure Connexions Event, is a new business event designed to promote smart technologies in the large and dynamic North American market. CARTES America combines a high level conference program with international experts and a comprehensive exhibition featuring the most […]

Hospitality security specialist and ASSA ABLOY Group member VingCard Elsafe, has provided a solution for the event staff at the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona. The solution uses the Xperia T NFC handset to enable access to hotel rooms during the Congress. Using ASSA ABLOY’s Seos application, trial participants can check in at Hotel […]

MasterCard has officially introduced MasterPass, a digital service that lets consumers use any payment card or enabled device to make purchases. MasterPass is the natural progression of the PayPass Wallet Service, which launched in the Spring of 2012 and has since been in production trials with select merchants and providers. Following its announcement at the […]

Gemalto launched its LinqUs Mobile Wallet, a solution that enables a range of NFC services all from a single wallet. The LinqUs Mobile Wallet enables mobile banking, mobile payment and loyalty programs all from a smartphone, and will be on showcase for the first time at Mobile World Congress 2013. LinqUs is the latest in […]

An increasing number of European countries are instituting e-ID programs, begging the questions: Are there any pilots in place to move away from smart cards and put these credentials on mobile devices? Moreover, what are the obstacles associated with placing mobile credentials their use for secure online identity? Avisian’s own Zack Martin posed these questions […]