Smart Card Alliance publishes white paper on smart cards and NSTIC
The Smart Card Alliance has developed a new white paper focused on smart card technology and strong credentials within the National…
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Mauritius set to introduce biometric ID cards
The Mauritius Government is set to issue new biometric smart ID cards, set to cost the country roughly $40 million….
Israel’s biometric database pilot begins today
Israel’s controversial biometric database pilot project starts today, though so far, reception hasn’t been incredibly warm. As we’ve reported in…
Gemalto outlines security features on South African eID cards
South African ID cards are set to be rolled out next month and according to Gemalto, specific integrated security features…
Department of Homeland Security looks to upgrade personnel ID cards with $100 million RFP
The Department of Homeland Security has published a request for proposal, seeking a decade-long project to upgrade personnel identification cards. Reported…
Tyfone unveils new smart card solution
Tyfone has officially unveiled its Connected Smart Card – a combination of hardware, software and hosted services – aimed at financial…
NIMC and MasterCard announce Nigerian national identity smart cards
The Nigerian National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and MasterCard have jointly announced at the World Economic Forum on Africa, the introduction of…
Trinidad and Tobago to roll out biometric system in July
Trinidad and Tobago’s minister for Social Development has proclaimed that a biometric system will be introduced to reduce crime and…
Precise Biometrics Tactivo gets MFi approval from Apple
Precise Biometric’s fourth-generation Tactivo for iPad has been MFi-approved by Apple and is ready for launch. According to the company, Tactivo…
SmartMetric incorporates NFC into biometric chip card
SmartMetric has incorporated Near Field Communication (NFC) technology into its fingerprint activated biometric chip card, aimed at financial institutions. “This…
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