HID Global Logo HID Global, trusted worldwide leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that its RFID reader module has been chosen by DESKO for its Personal Identification Mini Dock (PIMD) identity-checking system. Jointly developed with Panasonic, the system is designed for border-control, policing and other security applications, and includes a… Read More
New agreement could mean integration of parking guidance and payment into single mobile phone app
Parkmobile USA, Inc. and Streetline Inc. have announced that they have formed an agreement to integrate their smart parking technologies, including pay by phone and parking guidance, into their mobile phone applications. Together the companies will create the world’s first parking app that integrates motorist guidance with mobile payments for parking, offering drivers the ability… Read More
“la Caixa”, Telefónica and Visa complete the first mobile shopping experience in Spain
“It’s all over bar the shouting” as my mother used to say. And here it is – the final score and round-up from the Sitges trial for mobile contactless shopping. “la Caixa”, Telefónica and Visa Europe have completed their mobile payment experience in the Barcelona town of Sitges. The initiative, which lasted six months and in… Read More
Swiss Post Meets Authority Requirements With IncaMail
From the beginning of 2011, individuals and legal entities in Switzerland will be able to submit documents electronically to courts and federal and cantonal authorities. Swiss Post has revised its Secure-Mail service in recognition of the Confederation’s e-Government campaign. The new IncaMail service, which is available with immediate effect, is easy to use and guarantees… Read More
VeriFone and Gemalto Strategic Partnership Progresses
VeriFone Systems, Inc. and Gemalto today announced further developments in their broad strategic partnership. First announced in October 2010, the partnership entails cooperative efforts in EMV chip card solutions, the handover of Gemalto’s point of sale (POS) solutions business to VeriFone, and Gemalto’s appointment as the preferred supplier of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) wireless modules and related… Read More
Orange to deploy new generation SIM cards and handsets for contactless services
Orange have announced that it will deploy a new generation of SIM cards and handsets to facilitate the development of mobile contactless services. These services streamline transactions, enabling users to validate transport tickets, pay for concerts or make purchases in local shops simply by swiping their phone over an electronic reader. Coupled with mobile applications,… Read More
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