RegardingID Archive | ID card industry executives explain benefits to DHS and lawmakers

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Executives at laser and smart identification card companies are intensifying their push for alternative technologies for the Homeland Security Department’s upcoming requirements for Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) border crossing cards and Real ID drivers’ licenses. To avoid the expense and inconvenience associated with reading RFID tags currently planned for WHTI/Real ID cards, executives feel that laser cards provide a secure card with automatic biometric identification that permits easy visual identification and does not require a reader. Executives also urged DHS and Congress to put privacy and data security as the highest priorities in identification programs such as Real ID and the WHTI card.

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Smart Card Alliance releases NFC transit report

The Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council has published a white paper examining how the transit industry can best make use of NFC technology.

“One of the major challenges facing transit agencies today is how to capitalize on the ever-growing popularity of mobile phones with a solid mobile strategy,” said Transportation Council Chairman Craig Roberts. “This white paper builds on the knowledge base developed in earlier white papers to foster a greater understanding of NFC technology, explain its role in the transit industry, and shed light on key issues facing the transit industry in developing a mobile strategy.”

K-Plussa launches contactless cash card, helps transactions at checkout

K-Plussa launched an upgraded, contactless version of its cash card to provide a faster and easier shopping experience for costumers at the checkout. K-Plussa is a customer loyalty programmed in Finland offering benefits to its customers from over 3,000 shopping places and over 40 business partners.

Indian government deems unique ID more practical than smart cards

The government of India’s Planning Commission has announced that for electronic transfer of benefits to the rural poor, a unique identification number scheme is a more practical option than issuing smart cards, reports The Telegraph.

GlobalPlatform launches Trusted Execution Environment guide

GlobalPlatform has launched the first in a series of online guides that will explain in simple terms the association’s current projects and technologies.

Up now on the GlobalPlatform Web site, the first guide covers Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), or the hardware and software on a mobile device that ensures that sensitive data is stored, processed and protected.

Echoworx opens up access to cloud-based encryption

Atlanta-based Echoworx, a credential management and managed encryption service provider, has opened up its Security Cloud to the industry at large, including MDMs, MEAPs, cloud services and other organization. By plugging into the cloud, they can enable PKI integration across multiple platforms and devices.

VoiceTrust acquires Perceive Solutions

VoiceTrust announced it has acquired Montreal-based voice technology developer Perceive Solutions. The acquisition means VoiceTrust is able to extend its product portfolio to include Perceive’s free-form speech products as well as gain a significant foothold in the Canadian market.

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ID card industry executives explain benefits to DHS and lawmakers