Near Field Communication - News

Identiv, Inc announced that the company is expanding its partnership with Les Bouchages Delage to deliver Internet of Things (IoT)-ready solutions for near field communication (NFC)-connected bottles in the wine and spirit industry. Identiv and Les Bouchages Delage originally partnered while collaborating on an intelligent NFC bottle cap for a luxury cognac brand. Now, the two companies are expanding their partnership by equipping a wide variety of Les Bouchages Delage cap designs with Identiv&...

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire LUX-IDent, a renowned provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) components, based in Lanskroun, Czech Republic. The acquisition extends HID’s market leadership in RFID technology and strengthens its presence in Central and Eastern Europe. “Our proven leadership in RFID technology positions HID as a premier source of components for a wide variety of RFID use ca...

Suprema Inc., a provider of biometrics and security solutions, announces that the company introduces the company’s latest range of biometric security solutions at RISCON Tokyo 2019 in Japan. At the show, Suprema will showcase its latest mobile credential solution, facial recognition technology and enterprise access control solutions integrated with anti-tailgating sensors. Highlight to the show, Suprema will make a showcase of its newly launched Mobile Credential solution. The new Mobile...

At GSX 2019, SilverShield™ Safety & Information Systems will showcase their award-winning visitor and information management system (Booth #1594). The solution is an easy-to-use, cloud-based SAAS approach to security, with several different modules that provide a complete safety solution. “The SilverShield Visitor and Information Management System is the most effective way for users to vet and manage visitors for any size facility,” said Robin Baker, CTO, SilverShield. &ldq...

The new SALTO XS4 One Deadlatch is the perfect electronic escutcheon for retail storefronts, commercial buildings, and healthcare facilities with aluminum-framed glass doors. Stand-alone electronic lock system The SALTO XS4 One Deadlatch is a revolutionary stand-alone electronic lock thanks largely to the level of technology packed inside that brings together the convenience of an offline point – easy installation and no wires – with virtually the same power and performance of an o...

Recognising the need for emerging applications to build on a strong foundation that supports interoperability among all categories of devices, four sponsor members – The ASSA ABLOY Group which includes HID Global, and NXP Semiconductors, Samsung Electronics, and Bosch, leading companies in access, secure connectivity and mobile/CE device solutions – announced the launch of the FiRa Consortium. The new coalition is designed to grow the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) ecosystem so new use cases...

As a long standing Development Partner, Third Millennium is pleased to further strengthen its status with LEGIC in providing new and design-led collaborative innovation within the security access marketplace. With headquarters based in Switzerland, LEGIC is a trusted supplier to corporations around the world in supplying secure credential and access authentication control, and for more than 25 years, it has been a developer in mobile and contactless smartcard technologies using RFID, BLE and NF...

Recognising the need for emerging applications to build on a strong foundation that supports interoperability among all categories of devices, four sponsor members – The ASSA ABLOY Group which includes HID Global, and NXP Semiconductors, Samsung Electronics, and Bosch, companies in access, secure connectivity and mobile/CE device solutions –  announced the launch of the FiRa Consortium. The new coalition is designed to grow the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) ecosystem so new use cases fo...

Identiv, Inc. has announced that the company and Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG have entered into a multi-year agreement for the delivery of Identiv’s RFID Inlays for device-level authentication and anti-counterfeiting of one-time-use medical devices in hospitals. Identiv RFID portfolio Currently contracted to strengthen secure authentication in the Internet of Things (IoT) over the next three years, several million inlays from Identiv’s radio-frequency identification (RFID) por...

GET Group North America, an innovative developer of mobile ID technology with over 20 years of experience in identity management, announced that its GET Mobile ID Digital Identity Solution for iOS can support near-field communication (NFC) for identity transactions at Point of Sale (POS), airports, and even kiosks. GET Mobile ID for Android already supports NFC identity transactions. GET Group NA and global partner Scytáles AB, innovative developers of mobile ID technology, are the first...

At the end of the June 2019, two major technology events took place in Asia. The first was Seamless Asia, which focussed on the future of finance and commerce. The second, MWC Shanghai, centred around ‘Intelligent Connectivity’ – bringing together topics from 5G to AI. The events may have had different focusses but the key trends in fintech echoed across them. So, what can we take away from two of the biggest technology events in Asia? Accepting payments via mobile phones So...

In business and at home, the smartphone is a remote control for our lives. It’s a calendar and a credit card. We book holidays and do our daily banking. With video calling technology, we can even be in two places at once (or make it seem that way). Could there be untapped potential in using mobile phones for access control, too? According to official EU data, by 2016 94% of European large businesses were issuing their workers with some sort of connected mobile device. We seem to use our s...

HID Global®, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces it has added FIDO2 authentication to its Crescendo smart cards, enabling them to support the FIDO Alliance industry initiative focused on standards-based ‘password-less’ sign-in. HID Global partnered with Microsoft on this effort. The company also expanded its Crescendo family with the Crescendo Key Series that brings the same FIDO2 authentication capabilities and other features of its advanced smart cards to works...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company in North America, announces the launch of HELIAUS® – an advanced artificial intelligence platform designed to improve safety and reduce risk by enhancing on-site guarding services. “We developed HELIAUS® to deliver better results for our clients through advanced workflow automation, robust data capture and visualisation, and artificial intelligence that understands not only what’s likely to happen, but wha...

Iris ID, a global provider of iris recognition technology, announced its award-winning multimode iCAM M300 handheld biometric platform now offers gateless access control, time and attendance and employee mustering for both commercial and government markets. The new functions are possible with embedded XPressEntry software from Telaeris, a provider of real-time personnel tracking solutions. Also using Iris ID’s Iris Access EAC software, the iCAM M300 continues to provide an ideal portable...

PAC & GDX, providers of access control and door entry solutions, are showcasing the range and depth of their innovative technology on Stand IF2930 at IFSEC International 2019. From a single door installation to a fully integrated network based system, the company’s extensive portfolio provides unbeatable reliability and robust functionality, at a price point that enables installation in a diverse range of residential and commercial buildings. In order to provide integrators and end us...

Identiv, Inc. announces that it will present its recently expanded Internet of Things (IoT) product portfolio at ISC West 2019, encompassing a wide range of physical and logical access control, video and data analytics, door readers, identity cards, visitor management, mobile security, telephone entry, and radio-frequency identification (RFID) and near-field communication (NFC) solutions for physical and IT-secured businesses. Identiv will be showcasing demos of its complete portfolio of high-p...

Turnstile manufacturers increasingly recognise the value of integrating mobile devices into their lobby security strategy to create more convenient, connected and secure experiences for building occupants and visitors. HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, announced that it has teamed up with six of the world’s top turnstile manufacturers who have tested and certified HID’s Mobile Access as part of their commitment to a mobile future. Major turnstile manufactu...

Maxxess Systems, the innovator in security solutions that empower total situational awareness for security enterprises, is showcasing the company’s newly designed Ambit Event Management Communications Software here at ISC West 2019 (booth #6065). Ambit’s powerful communications capabilities provides security management and first responders with real-time ‘human intelligence’ via users’ smartphone and tablets, along with a host of remote access control and geo-track...

Identiv, Inc. has announced that it will demonstrate its complete radio-frequency identification (RFID), near-field communication (NFC), and inlay portfolio to secure the Internet of Things (IoT) during RFID Journal LIVE! on April 2 – 4, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. RFID Journal LIVE! RFID Journal LIVE! is an event focused on RFID and related technologies. Now in its 17th year, the event features more than 200 exhibitors from 26 countries showcasing the best selection of RFID...

With over 1000 exhibitors, ISC West is the largest security industry trade show in the U.S., taking place from April 10 - 12, 2019 in Las Vegas. More than 30,000 security experts meet and network at ISC West. LEGIC, the provider of secure identification and legitimation management with headquarters in Switzerland, proudly presents its product portfolio including the latest reader IC SM-6300 featuring all globally relevant RFID standards. LEGIC’s flagship supports BLE, NFC, LEGIC prime and...

Panasonic Business opens the doors to its new Customer Experience Centre in Bracknell, showcasing its range of cutting edge B2B solutions both physically and virtually. Situated at the new UK headquarters on Western Road, Bracknell, the Customer Experience Centre is experienced as two zones. The first is an immersive 270 degree interactive presentation space, built around eight separate virtual vertical environments, and a demonstration space that allows customers to get hands-on with the lates...

User authentication deficiencies, endpoint data leakage and excessive user permissions are the three most common cybersecurity risks facing health systems and hospitals, according to new data from Clearwater CyberIntelligence Institute. At the HIMSS19 Global Conference and Exhibition, February 11-15, 2019 in Orlando, Florida, ELATEC will be demonstrating its uniquely flexible radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, which mitigates these issues by strengthening user authentication for acce...

MIWA LOCK CO., LTD. is a lock manufacturer and system integrator dedicated to fulfilling the highest security requirements and customer’s needs. MIWA, with their ALV2 Electronic hotel locks, provide high-performance door locking solutions and have now added secure mobile room keys to their product offering by using LEGIC’s SM-6300 reader IC and mobile service LEGIC Connect. Works with RFID, NFC and BLE MIWA has designed a new electronic hotel lock with LEGIC’s multi-standard...

Orisec are constantly developing new and innovative products to meet installer demands. Most recently, they’ve launched their CP-10 and CP-20 control panels and RK-400 series LCD keypads. These new 10 and 20 zone panels can take any combination of wired and wireless zones and can be connected to the popular iOS and Android Apps. CP-10 & CP-20 10 & 20 zone panels Wireless connectivity App connectivity to iOS & Android apps Compatible with all Orisec keypads Same software...

HID Global®, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces that its Soma Atlas™ CLAP Operating System won the Best Innovation Award at the 6th annual Calypso Awards Ceremony in Cannes last month. With this operating system, HID Global is bringing a new level of trust to low-cost contactless tickets for public transportation. This innovative technology enables next-generation automated fare collection. HID Global is the world’s first ticketing solution provider to be certif...

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announced the Crescendo Mobile smart card to bring convenience to high security for accessing computer, network or cloud applications. The new HID mobile smart card utilises digital certificates on users’ mobile devices for client authentication. The HID Crescendo Mobile solution provides organisations seeking to eliminate passwords with a solution that combines the high security of physical authenticators with the usability of a mobil...

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Amer Hafiz, technical director at Nortech Control Systems, reviews the evolution of identity credentials in access control. Access control is defined as ‘the selective restriction of access to a place or other resource’. For an automatic access control system to function, it requires a means of identifying individuals to determine their access rights. The form of identification can be anything from a memorised password or PIN (personal identification number) to biometrics (measuremen...

On 5 October, iLOQ celebrated its 15th anniversary by hosting a unique business seminar and customer event in Helsinki, Finland. As a part of the celebrations, iLOQ CEO, Heikki Hiltunen, revealed the company’s new brand identity to staff, partners and key customers from Finland and abroad. “Anniversaries are a time to be proud of what we’ve achieved so far; but they also give us the chance to focus on the next stage in our journey, and to a future that’s full of potentia...