A recent report regarding the smartcard market shows new standards in the industry and economic trends will lead to an increase in shipment and revenues for plastic cards.
ID News Archive for June, 2010
EMV standards, economic recovery to drive smartcard market
Friday, June 25th, 2010Federal government to explore online identification program
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
The White House recently announced the development of a new plan for biometric identification of members of the public making online transactions with the federal government, according to a report from Fierce Government IT.
Smartcards recharge electric cars in Houston
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Electric car-charging company Coulomb Technologies recently announced the opening of six new locations in downtown Houston, Texas where electric car owners can scan their smartcards to pay for recharging.
Tips for choosing plastic card printers
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Boosh News recently released a breakdown of the benefits and advantages of purchasing a plastic ID card printer for companies that need custom ID cards as part of their operations.
Smartcards improve access to treatment for HIV and AIDS patients in India
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Patients with HIV and AIDS in Mumbai, India are receiving smartcards to help facilitate their treatment process, according to the Hindustan Times.
Charleston drivers get smart parking option
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Transportation authorities in Charleston, South Carolina recently extended its smartcard parking payment system to include parking meters throughout the entire city, according to a report from the Charleston Regional Business Journal.
Biometric security neutralizes identity theft
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Authentication vendor AuthenWare recently unveiled its biometric identification security software to protect data stored on computers.
Smartcards offered to soccer team’s season ticket-holders
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Soccer fans in Coventry, England will be offered multifunctional, contactless smartcards to replace the team’s season ticket system, according to the Coventry Telegraph.
New technology simplifies smartcard development
Monday, June 21st, 2010
Contact smartcard supplier MicroPross recently announced the launch of a test program of a tool designed to facilitate essential parts of the smartcard manufacturing process.
Plastic card printers now available for use on Mac operating systems
Monday, June 21st, 2010
New drivers for plastic card printers now allow insitutions using Mac OS X operating systems to connect to Evolis’ line of ID card printers.
