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GlobalPlatform SE for IoT workshop: IoT end-to-end security, privacy, simplicity and convenience
03-19-2021 -- GlobalPlatform, alongside Prime Sponsor, Oracle, and Supporting Sponsors, STMicroelectronics and Able Device, is hosting a free technical workshop on April 13-14 with extended virtual exhibition hours on April 15. Experts will educate delegates and offer use cases and demonstrations to explain how stakeholders can quickly and cost-effectively use secure elements (SEs) to solve their IoT implementation, business, security, regulatory and data protection challenges. “As IoT gathers pace, our lives are becoming entwined with technology, highlighting the need for a standardized secure platform upon which these newly connected industries can
IDEMIA, G+D and NXP Launch WLA to Offer Smart Card and Online Payment Firms an Independent Contactless Payment Standard
March 11, 2021 -- MUNICH, Germany -- The White Label Alliance (WLA) was formed in response to increasing global demand for next-generation, independent payment solutions. WLA consolidates and sets independent standards for contact and contactless smart cards, mobile and other form factors and payment terminal acceptance. WLA has also signed a strategic licensing agreement with JCB. Following a 2019 announcement, IDEMIA, G+D and NXP® Semiconductors have launched the White Label Alliance (WLA), which responds to growing global demand for next-generation, independent payment solutions for domestic and private-label payment brands.
These 5 features are essential for a Covid-19 vaccination certificate
Berlin, 10. March, 2021 – The introduction of the Covid-19 vaccines across the globe has prompted discussions on the need for vaccination documentation. Veridos, a world-leading provider of integrated identity solutions, explains the five prerequisites of a secure and effective vaccination certificate. The ongoing pandemic has created a need for a Covid-19 vaccination certificate that enables everyday activities such as visiting relatives in nursing homes or attending concerts, or even international travel, without the risk of further spreading the virus. Consequently, there is a
IDEMIA today launched the new Delaware Mobile ID in partnership with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
RESTON, Va., March 9, 2021 -- IDEMIA today launched the new Delaware Mobile ID in partnership with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Delaware Mobile ID app will allow Delaware's 800,000+ licensed drivers and ID cardholders to use their smartphones to manage their identity like never before. Mobile ID is also a significant step forward in the fight against identity theft due to several security features. Specifically, it requires users to capture and upload their physical ID as well as a live selfie to compare against
Princeton Identity Announces Partnership with Future Trend To Provide Advanced Access Control and HR-Integration Solution
HAMILTON, N.J., March 4, 2021 -- Princeton Identity, a global leader in biometric technology, announced a partnership with Future Trend LLC (FTLLC), an industry leader in specialized security systems, to launch an innovative business solution for touchless time and attendance access and tracking. The new system is an integration of iris scanning devices with temperature sensors, and advanced cloud-based human resources (HR) management. It's currently available across the Middle East, with plans to expand globally. "The collaboration with Future Trend leverages biometric technology to create a seamless
Juniper Systems Limited Introduces New Mesa 3 Smart Card Reader for High-Security Industries
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, Feb. 24, 2021 -- Juniper Systems Limited announces its new Mesa® 3 Smart Card Reader. This military-grade, CAC/PIV-compatible smart card reader (SCR) integrates with Juniper’s Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet, providing the ultimate two-tier authentication solution for data protection in high-security, rugged industries. The Mesa 3 Smart Card Reader offers a compact, integrated design that allows the device to be used in-hand all day. The SCR has been integrated into the existing design of the Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet using the same mounting points as the
Versatile and contactless: Infineon sets standards with multifunctional employee ID card including Mastercard payment function
Munich, Germany – 18 January 2021 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) is replacing the employee ID cards at its headquarters 'Am Campeon' with the world’s first solution that combines highly secured office building access with a flexible, contactless Mastercard payment function. For the integration of the payment functionality directly on the smart card, Infineon is cooperating with Mastercard, PayCenter GmbH and petaFuel GmbH. The Munich-based semiconductor manufacturer is responsible for managing and issuing the employee ID card. The innovative
EyeLock Combines Physical and Logical Biometric Access Control in the Latest Version of Its Identity Management Application
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- EyeLock LLC, the leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, announced today that the latest release of its identity management software application, EyeLock Identity Suite (EIS), now supports highly secure physical and logical access control in a single enterprise-class application. EIS version 4.1 customers can now leverage a powerful, yet easy-to-use, browser-based centralized management system to secure physical access to their facilities using EyeLock's nano iXT®, nano EXT®, or nano NXT® devices. At the same time, they can enable users to securely gain
ACS Launches ACR39T-A5 (USB Type C) Smart Card Reader
HONG KONG, 14 December, 2020 — Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), launches ACR39T-A5. This new addition of ACR39 Series features a USB Type C connector and SIM-sized cards support. The ACR39T-A5 hails new and modern technology in the world of smart card readers. It is a SIM-sized smart card reader that is small in size but packs a lot of features. Being a compact
Iris ID Mobile Platform Supports TWIC Credentials
Cranbury, N.J.– Nov. 10, 2020 – Iris ID, a leading provider of iris recognition technology, today announced the compatibility of its iCAM M300 handheld, multi-modal biometric reader and the MozaicID iCAM M300 Smartcard Software Credential Application. This application enables the mobile device to accommodate a range of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) compatible credentials including PIV Interoperable (PIV-I) and the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), a smartcard used by workers requiring access to secure areas of U.S. maritime facilities and vessels. The MozaicID app uses
Safetrust Modernizes HID iCLASS® Readers with MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 Security
FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 09, 2020 -- Safetrust, a pioneer in virtual credential solutions, introduces the SABRE MODULE, a 30-second plug-in upgrade that adds DESFire EV3 and remote management capabilities to installed HID iCLASS readers. The module simplifies the transition from legacy prox, iCLASS or SEOS credentials to DESFire EV3 and supports WiFi which allows customers to remotely manage and configure their readers, eliminating the need for onsite visits. The fast, plug-and-play solution requires no rewiring and allows organizations to extend the ROI of their
Infineon and Tribe join hands to strengthen Singapore’s Blockchain Ecosystem
SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2020 -- Infineon partners with Tribe, the first Singapore Government supported blockchain ecosystem builder, which brings together government agencies, corporates and blockchain companies to foster innovation and collaboration. Infineon will provide its longstanding industry expertise in hardware security solutions and can help companies seeking to apply blockchain to discover the competitive advantages of Infineon's SECORA™ Blockchain security solutions. Selected start-ups developing applications using SECORA™ Blockchain will have the opportunity to collaborate with Infineon in time-to-market and customer development as partners at
Papua New Guinea mobile biometric voter enrollment trial with Credence ID successful
15 Oct 2020 -- Papua New Guinea is set to employ an upgraded biometric voter registration system as the country looks forward to its national elections, using a solution which is said to be cost effective, provided by Credence ID. The U.S. outfit announced in a press release that the new mobile biometric voter registration system had a successful pioneer field trial on October from 3 to 7 October during polls in Kupiano in the country’s Abau District. According to the statement, the mobile
FBI Certifies SecuGen Hamster Pro 30 and U30 Fingerprint Readers Meet Image Quality Specifications for PIV and FAP 30
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2020 — SecuGen, world leader in optical fingerprint technology, is proud to announce that the newly developed and soon to be released Hamster Pro™ 30 fingerprint reader and U30 OEM sensor have been certified by the FBI as meeting the image quality specifications for PIV and Mobile ID FAP 30. The Hamster Pro 30 along with the companion U30 OEM sensor are SecuGen’s newest FBI certified products that meet the FAP 30 specification. They take their place among
Samsung Announces the Galaxy Tab Active3, a Smart New Tablet Built for Demanding Environments
September 28, 2020 -- South Korea -- Samsung Electronics today revealed the new Galaxy Tab Active3, a ruggedized tablet based on the popular Tab Active2 design to meet the rigor of today’s mobile workforce with a sleek, compact design for portability. The Tab Active3 is built for how businesses operate today with increased emphasis on improving employee productivity and safety. The performance and productivity features are perfect for field-based employees and includes capabilities like Touch Sensitivity to help professionals, like first responders, who use gloves1 for
French Special Gendarmerie Team Deploys Integrated Biometrics’ Fingerprint Scanners for Disaster Identification
Spartanburg, SC – 22 September 2020 — Integrated Biometrics (IB), the world leader in mobile, FBI-certified biometric fingerprint scanners, revealed today that its Watson Mini has been selected by the branch of the French Gendarmerie National responsible for identifying victims of natural disasters, aircraft crashes, traffic accidents, and terrorist attacks. This group, known as the Disaster Victim Identification Squad (DVI), is part of the Institut de Recherche Criminelle de la Gendarmerie Nationale (IRCGN – Criminal Research Institute of the National Gendarmerie) and has conducted more than