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

BlueStar acquires European distribution firm

Thursday, May 7, 2009

BlueStar, a distributor of RFID and other technology solutions has announced the acquisition of the Swedish firm ADC Nordic, a distributor of AutoID, Point-of-Sale, mobile data management, and RFID products. The acquisition is part of the Hebron, Ky., based BlueStar’s efforts to expand the global reach of its distribution network.

ADC Nordic offers a range hardware, repair services, software solutions and marketing support for dealers, system integrators, and IT consultants. Its purchase gives BlueStar established market penetration in these areas in the Scandinavian and Baltic regions. A spokesperson for BlueStar indicated that in deference to the established relationships ADC Nordic has in these regions, all sales representatives, along with the rest of the Swedish company’s staff, will remain in place.

ADC Nordic’s new ownership will mean an increased product and service line for the company. BlueStar has also indicated it plans to invest in additional marketing, sales and inventory levels to increase customer service to the region. [end] 

Related Articles
ValidSoft joins UK "Get Safe Online" initiative

Fraud prevention, authentication and transaction verification provider has joined “Get Safe Online,” a UK initiative that promotes safe and secure Internet use.

The program is a venture between the UK government, law enforcement, private enterprise and the public and aims to give free advice to individuals and small businesses to build their awareness and show them the tools for proper Internet safety and security.

read more »
Smart Media Innovations acquires Datastrip product suite

London-based Smart Media Innovation Limited (SMI), a developer of mobile applications for secure ID management, has acquired the global rights to Datastrip’s product line of mobile biometric-enabled devices for secure ID verification, giving SMI the ability to offer a full mobile access and ID verification line.

read more »
Identive acquires majority stake in German cashless payment provider

Identive Group Inc. has announced a deal to acquire a majority stake in Hamburg, Germany-based payment solution AG, a cashless payment system provider for stadiums, arenas and other types of entertainment venues.

read more »
Bluestar launches cashless ticketing scheme

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.

read more »
STARCHIP acquires contactless technology through partnership with CEA-Leti

StarChip and CEA-Leti have inked a partnership agreement to develop a contactless front end for smart card applications.

The partnership includes technology and know-how transfer to StarChip. With this combined experience in secure integrated circuit development and contactless technology, StarChip will roll out state-of-the-art smart card products to enable applications in transport, banking and identity.

read more »
EAB looks to drive the biometric market place

The European Association for Biometrics (EAB) is focusing on a goal of driving the research and development of biometrics and building the future of the industry around a concern for end-user privacy protection.

read more »

Copyright © 2012, AVISIAN, Inc. All rights reserved.