Identity, Security, Payments, Biometrics, Smart Cards and Authentication News

ISC East 2007

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Dates: September 11-12, 2007
Venue: Jacob Javits Center
Location: New York, NY
URL: http://www.isceast.com/ Contact: inquiry@isceast.com

Description: Join more than 10,000 security professionals for the premier East coast security event. In 2007, we will offer an expanded show floor where you’ll have the opportunity to visit Urban Security at ISC East, which will showcase hundreds of products and solutions specifically for securing and safeguarding large populations and commercial property. And, ISC East will once again co-locate with Infosecurity NY. [end] 

The John Natsoulas Center for the Arts in Davis, Calif. is using NFC technology to provide resident with a unique art viewing experience.

The JNCA has teamed up with XtremeSignPost founder Monto H. Kumagai to embed sculptures from renowned artist Finely Fryer with NFC tags. On Feb. 17, ten of these sculptures will be unveiled throughout downtown Davis, enabling residents with NFC-enabled phones to receive audio information about each work of art with a simple tap.

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Human recognition Systems announced a partnership with the Olive Group, a provider of safety, security and technology solutions, that will see the Olive Group distributing HRS’s solutions in the Middle East and North Africa regions.

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New research commissioned by First Data shows that Poland and the Middle East are more enthusiastic about contactless and mobile payments than UK/Ireland, Australia and Germany.

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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.

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Visa is teaming up with MTN Group, a teleco operating in Africa and the Middle East, to offer a new mobile prepaid account service that will provide secure financial services and electronic payments to unbanked consumers in developing countries.

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East Carolina Bank is the latest community bank to offer its customers IronKey Trusted Access. This secure browsing option aims to prevent identity theft, payments fraud and online account stealing.

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