Fifty-three percent of consumers interested in a payment service from their mobile phone would consider changing banks if another bank offered the service, according to a survey conducted by an independent research firm for Obopay, the pioneer in mobile payments. Nearly three-fourths (70%) of those responding indicated that if the service allowed them to get… Read More
O2 launches UK’s first location-based mobile marketing via partnership with Placecast
O2 has become the first network provider to offer large-scale location-based mobile marketing in the UK, enabling brands to deliver relevant SMS and MMS to consumers. Starbucks and L’Oréal are the first brands on board for the six-month trial, which relies on consumers opting into the service to receive relevant messages dependent on their age,… Read More
Consortium to improve social services delivery through NFC technology
Two French technology companies, Extelia and INSIDE Contactless, together with social services provider Abrapa today announced they have formed a consortium to develop a trusted third-party platform employing NFC and other contactless technologies to enhance the delivery of social services in France to the elderly and other people who need home care. The team has… Read More
New Driver’s License and Car Registration Projects awarded to the Digital Identification Solutions Group
In an ongoing series of business successes in the driver’s license and car registration business worldwide, Digital Identification Solutions AG has been awarded three more prestigious contracts in this important market segment, with one in the United States, one in Asia and another in the Middle East. “Thanks to our partner, L-1 Identity, in the… Read More
The future of RFID shopping? Courtesy of IBM
Take a look at this advert for an RFID-based shopping scenario in the (near) future. Comments anyone?
Kentkart upgrades Belgrade public bus transport system with contactless technology
Kentkart is supplying an automated fare collection, vehicle tracking and passenger info system to Belgrade. The Belgrade City Council of Republic of Serbia has signed a contract to install and operate Automated Fare Collection (AFC) and Vehicle Tracking Systems (VTS) for 2000 buses with Apex Technology Solutions which is formed in partnership of Kentkart, Turkey and Lanus, Serbia.… Read More
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