RegardingID Archive | Homeland Security May Drop RFID Plans Entirely

Friday, February 9, 2007

US Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff told a House committee hearing today that his department is dropping plans for RFID tags.

Chertoff said the technology isn’t the solution the Department of Homeland Security needs to keep would-be terrorists out of the United States, according to reports.

The secretary apparently expressed concerns about a survey released earlier this week that put the DHS at the bottom of the list of government departments for job satisfaction.

ECDC delivers tracking and security products to Komtelekom

East Coast Diversified Corporation announced delivery of its EarthSearch Communications wireless communication products to Russia telecommunications provider, Komtelekom.

The integrated system provides real-time data about the state of cargo and the truck, including monitoring pickup and drop-off times, verifying accuracy of shipments and alerting as to whether trucks or cargo have been tampered with or stolen.

State of Colorado judicial center installs 310 HID multiCLASS readers

The Ralph Carr Judicial Center in Denver, Colorado has selected AMAG Technology’s Symmetry Homeland V7 Security Management System,to provide integrated access control and security management solutions from HID Global.

TAGSYS, ICM Airport Technics streamlines baggage check for int'l flights

TAGSYS and ICM Airport Technics have inked a deal together to produce and supply end-to-end bag drop systems for the aviation industry, now implemented at all Qantas Hubs in Australia.

U.S. contacless payment card shipments takes a dip

The 2011 contactless payment card shipments in the United States have taken a dramatic drop, according to ABI Research.

The number of shipments has fallen considerably when comparing against quarterly shipments achieved in 2010, explains Phil Sealy, research analyst, security and ID. And the drop in shipments has primarily been driven by some overriding factors including:

Homeland Security's Global Entry expanding

Biometrics enable expedited border screening

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Global Entry program is expanding enabling enrolled U.S. citizens to enjoy expedited screening when returning from travel abroad to a number of domestic airports. The program also makes them eligible to participate in similar programs at foreign airports.

Denton librarians take a load off

Denton public libraries have announced plans to install new RFID technology in an effort to speed up the check-in of returned items, while easing the workload of library staff.

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Homeland Security May Drop RFID Plans Entirely