ID News Archive for June, 2010

Smartcard promotion contest attracts visitors to casino

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

A casino promotion in Atlantic City is using its smartcard program to attract more travelersResorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey recently announced a contest to attract more travelers by combining smartcard rewards with other programs.

New product line of ID card printers coming this summer

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

New ID card printers coming out this summer can help businesses with their office identification programsA new line of ID card printers is being released this summer, highlighting the benefits of custom printed card systems for businesses.

Student ID cards linked to bank accounts

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Student ID cards at Bowling Green State University were recently integrated with local banking functionsBowling Green State University recently announced a partnership with PNC Bank to integrate bank accounts and ATM functions onto the school’s student ID cards, according to Banking Business Review.

Lawmaker wants $50 million for stronger identification at airports

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

A senator from New York recently asked the Department of Homeland Security for money to purchase new identification technology in airports.A New York lawmaker recently urged the Department of Homeland Security to update the identification technology used in U.S. airports, according to a report from Peninsula Daily News.

Biometric tool recognizes repeat offenders in Massachusetts

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Police in Plymouth County, Massachusetts will use biometric tools to identify sex offenders and gang membersPolice in Plymouth County, Massachusetts recently became the country’s first law enforcement agency in the country to use a new biometric recognition device for immediate retrieval of criminal records, according to Government Technology.

Mayoral candidates want ID cards for Tennessee’s illegal immigrants

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Tennessee county mayor candidates are considering issuing ID cards to illegal immigrantsAuthorities in Shelby County, Tennessee are leaning toward issuing ID cards to the area’s illegal immigrants, according to a report from the Commercial Appeal.

Members of India’s work program given smartcards

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

A work program in New Delhi, India is implementing smartcards to make sure illiterate workers can get paidGovernment authorities in New Delhi, India are issuing smartcards to ensure poor, illiterate workers get paid through the country’s National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, according to a report from the India Times.

Thai government re-trying switch to smartcard ID system

Monday, June 28th, 2010

The Thai Prime Minister recently announced a resolution to its smartcard identification problems Government authorities in Thailand recently settled an issue stemming from smartcards for the country’s upgrade in identification technology, according to a report from Thai News Agency MCOT.

Grand theft auto prevented by biometric security

Monday, June 28th, 2010

A new biometric system for starting cars is meant to prevent auto theftBiometric security provider Hawk Systems recently unveiled its identity-based security system to prevent auto theft.

Partnership expands smartcard products to international market

Monday, June 28th, 2010

A partnership made smartcards more available to international markets for these two companiesDutch cashless payment provider Magna Carta recently announced a licensing partnership with smartcard technology company LEGIC Identsystems.

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