RegardingID Archive | Spanish RFID reseller reports big growth for 2008

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

NextPoint Solutions, a technology distributor with a focus on RFID solutions, has reported very positive results for its 2008 sales year. The company, which is headquartered in Valencia, Spain, and markets its wares throughout the Iberian peninsula, says its sales for last year tripled compared to its 2007 numbers.

Part of NextPoint’s success can be attributed to booming interest in RFID solutions throughout Spain despite a poor economy, says a company spokesman. “We have participated in more than 100 RFID projects, something inconceivable some months ago in Spain, and which embrace almost all the sectors in the market,” says Tomas Pardo, general manager of NextPoint Solutions.

NextPoint Solutions has an expanding network of system integrators who deploy RFID solutions. This network, with more than 70 members currently, consists of companies focused on IT services, ERP solutions and RFID projects. NextPoint’s services focus on the reselling business, with a wide range of products covering more than 40 brands and technical support which provides full service in every integrator’s project.

Report: NFC to push m-commerce transactions to $74 billion in 2015

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In the “Mobile Commerce Markets” report, Juniper attributes this growth to the increasing use of NFC for in-store payments and transport ticketing applications, two of the fastest growing segments of the mobile commerce market, according to Juniper.

Identive provides more smart card readers for Spanish electronic ID program

Identive Group has shipped an additional 122,000 smart card readers to support Spain’s national electronic ID card program which the government launched in 2009. More than half of Spain’s 46 million citizens now carry the ID cards.

SecurEnvoy reseller implements authentication product

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Biometrics market to grow 21% by 2014

Market research firm RNCOS has released a report called “The Biometric Market Forecast to 2014,” which predicts double-digit growth for the sector by 2014.

As reported on AZOSensors.com, RNCOS believes the market will grow by a 21% compound annual growth rate from 2012 to 2014. Companies’ efforts to combat identity theft and enhance corporate security will drive this growth.

VeriFone introduces VX 680 terminal to Spain

VeriFone introduced the VX 680 terminal to Spanish merchants, enabling full contactless and NFC acceptance – designed to bring new levels of convenience to their customers. The announcement coincides with contactless trials and initiatives from card issuers and banks to drive consumer adoption of ‘wave and pay’ in Spanish cities.

RFID expected to reach $70 billion over the next five years

A new study reveals the market for RFID transponders, readers, software and services will generate more than $70.5 billion from 2012 to the end of 2017.

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Spanish RFID reseller reports big growth for 2008