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
27 May, 2008SCM announces relationship with Sony
Germany’s SCM Microsystems has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Sony Corporation to develop and supply FeliCa contactless card readers for international markets. The arrangement allows SCM to develop a line of FeliCa products targeting the enterprise, mobile and banking markets, beginning with FeliCa Physical Access Control Terminals (PACT). FeliCa, created by Sony, is […]
23 May, 2008McDonald’s tests e-coupons in Japan
McDonald’s will introduce a downloadable coupon for Sony Felica-enabled phones in its Japanese restaurants. The new payment application, called the Kasazu coupon, is downloaded onto a consumer’s phone at the point-of-sale. The consumer then places their phone on a reader to make the payment or use the coupon. McDonald’s will initially test the e-coupon in […]
22 May, 2008CTST focusing more on attendees, less on expo
By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor Another CTST is in the books, this time without the emphasis on CardTech/SecurTech, the name for previous shows. It was also the first time SourceMedia and the Smart Card Alliance jointly produced the show and, according to executives from both organizations, the new format was a success. “Fantastic,” is the […]
14 May, 2008Collis rolls out new NFC chip
Collis has introduced an NFC Two-factor Asymmetrical Chip Authentication application called NFC-2ACA—or NFC two-factor asymmetrical chip authentication. The application has been developed by integrating 2ACA into the contactless payment card protocols and the Near Field Communication protocol. Collis has developed the 2ACA application that enables third-party authentication based on standard EMV implementations. Collis has enhanced […]
12 May, 2008CARTES 2008 to focus on e-transactions and the United States
CARTES & IDentification will be held from November 4 to 6 2008 in Paris-Nord Villepinte. In 2008, the show’s focus will be on e-transactions, ID management and the USA. Organizers expect to welcome over 20,000 visitors, as well as 520 exhibitors and 1,700 conference delegates. Following the focus on Japan in 2007, the United States […]
12 May, 2008Octopus extending tentacles outside of Hong Kong
By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Hong Kong-based Octopus Cards Limited ought to be feeling pretty good about itself. Not only has it revolutionized transit payments at home-Hong Kong-but its arms are starting to spread to other parts of the world. In 2003, Octopus successfully exported its […]
08 May, 2008Why the delay with NFC phones? Report sheds light
A new report done by IDTechEx compares and contrasts Near Field Communication, and particularly RFID enabled mobile phones, with contactless smart cards and tickets. It emphasizes how they are forms of RFID with advantages and disadvantages and different development paths. The researchers came to the conclusion that there will continue to be rapid growth in […]
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