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

BlueStar's New Release

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Florence, KY—BlueStar, a distributor of Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility and RFID products, will be distributing the new Advantage DLX desktop barcode printer from Cognitive Solutions.

Offered in both 2-inch and 4-inch wide models, the Advantage DLX is now available in a new “anvil black” color to complement various desktop computer color schemes. [end] 

DigitalPersona Inc. released a new version of its DigitalPersona Pro Enterprise software that includes facial recognition as a method for authentication.

Facial recognition can now be combined with fingerprint biometrics, passwords, PINs, proximity cards, smart cards and OATH tokens for a multi-factor authentication solution. Policy creation and enforcement works through a client’s existing Active Directory infrastructure.

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Secure transactions consultancy Intelling has released a white paper called “eID in South Asia,” which discusses several ongoing eID projects within the region.

The white paper serves as a preview to Intelling’s Smart Insights Report on eID in South East Asia, which it plans to release in April.

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nanotron Technologies announced the release of nanoLES Version 2.0, the latest high throughput location engine and server software of nanotron’s people and asset locating (PAL) technology.

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UK-regional bus group Bluestar has launched a new transit card for discounted weekly and monthly travel on its network, according to Southern Daily Echo.

The new card enables cashless fare for any service on the Bluestar Network in Southampton, Eastleigh and Winchester. It also supports travel on Wilts & Dorset buses and Southern Vectis on the Isle of Wight, both of which are owned and operated by Go-Ahead Group.

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EVOLIS and BlueStar have announced a partnership to offer turnkey contact and contactless smart card printing solutions in the U.S. and Latin America markets.

Under the new partnership, BlueStar, a global distributor of ADC, mobility, point-of-sale, RFID, digital signage, and ID technology solutions, is now a distributor of the full line of EVOLIS plastic card printing products in the U.S. and Latin America.

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The Smart Card Alliance Identity Council and Access Control Council have released educational resources to help individuals and organizations learn more about PIV, PIV-I and CIV credentials.

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