INSIDE Secure, a provider of semiconductor solutions for secure transactions and digital identity, has announced the availability of a new version of its award-winning, open-source Open NFC™ protocol stack geared to the latest version of Google Android™ (aka Gingerbread). This makes Open NFC the first truly hardware-independent, open-source NFC protocol stack for this popular smartphone operating… Read More
INSIDE Secure brings biometric on-card matching security to SecuRead NFC solution
INSIDE Secure, a semiconductor solutions provider for secure transactions and digital identity, today announced the availability of biometric on-card matching capabilities for its SecuRead(TM) system-in-package NFC solution, enabling manufacturers of mobile NFC devices to provide enhanced, two-factor security and greater personal privacy for a variety of mobile applications. Based on advanced fingerprint identification software from… Read More
Proxama acquires Hypertag to become world’s leading proximity marketing specialist
Proxama, the leading developer of mobile contactless payments and near field communications (NFC) technology, has announced that it has acquired proximity marketing specialist Hypertag. Proxama will retain the Hypertag brand in the deal as well as incorporating members of the Hypertag senior management team and key staff into the new set-up. Neil Garner will hold… Read More
HID Global Launches A Complete Family of Secure Contactless Payment and Identification Stickers
HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, have announced the addition of a convenient yet sturdy mobile sticker format to its family of contactless payment and identification cards. The stickers make it easier to add closed-loop payment and loyalty systems to existing automatic fare collection or retail systems, or to… Read More
The Côte d’Azur has a (fairly long) history with contactless technology
This year was not the first time that Nice had been involved in a contactless trial. Our film looks into the connection between the Côte d’Azur and contactless technology over the past years and speaks to a few of the network operators involved in todays contactless trial: Cityzi. Look out for other new films appearing… 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
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