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

ODIN turns headquarters into industry showcase

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

RFID solutions provider ODIN Technologies has used its new global headquarters to showcase the capabilities of the technology it sells. The Ashburn, Va., facility’s array of passive RFID systems gives it what the company promotes as “Department of Defense level security and audit capability.”


The new facility deploys InSync software and Intermec hardware to track IT assets and other high value property. Asset tracking portals thoughout the building are equipped with Intermec IF61 fixed RFID readers integrated into clear display rack enclosures. InSync’s software ties ODIN’s asset locations to headquarters and specific rooms, racks and shelves inside the facility, and floor plans provide visual reference and coordinates for asset locations.

“ODIN is practicing what it preaches with their IT Tracking System,” says Ray Cronin, vice president and general manager of Intermec’s RFID business. [end] 

Identive Group announced tomPAY, an NFC-enabled sticker tag that can be affixed to existing mobile phones to enable contactless payments.

Based on Identive’s tom (tag on metal) smart inlay technology, tomPAY is manufactured using the same processes as an ISO PVC card. When placed on a phone, tomPAY enables contactless mobile payments in compliance with MasterCard PayPass specifications, as well as loyalty, transport ticketing and other m-commerce services.

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Datacard Group, a provider of secure ID and card personalization solutions, has rolled out a new blog designed to cover industry topics and offer insights on the latest news of the day. Called Datacard Edge, the company wants to enhance its communications with customers, partners, prospects and industry experts.

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Tapit partnered with HTC to showcase the NFC-enabled HTC One X handset at a special event held last week in Sydney’s Technology Startup Area, The Carriage Works.

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Biometrics firms Morpho and AOptix have formed a partnership to deploy advanced biometric systems targeted to border management and aviation security industries.

Under the terms of the partnership, AOptix products will be integrated into Morpho’s border management product line. This includes InSight Duo, AOptix’s combined face capture and iris recognition system.

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NXP Semiconductors announced that six NFC service providers will showcase their solutions at NXP’s Mobile World Congress booth next week in Barcelona.

Foursquare, DeviceFidelity and several others will gather at NXP’s “NFC concept café” to demonstrate NFC solutions powered by NXP’s mobile NFC technology, NFC tags, and contactless readers.

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MorphoAccess VP from MorphoTrak Inc. took the top honor at the Security Industry Association’s 2012 New Product Showcase, winning the Best New Product Award at the awards ceremony at ISC West.

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