ID News Archive for August, 2010

University uses ID scans to take attendance

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
NAU hopes using ID cards to track attendance will boost graduation rates

This semester, Northern Arizona University will introduce a new way to track attendance – electronic ID card scanners.

Visa debuts all-in-one prepaid card at Youth Olympics

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Visa's all-in-one prepaid card could be used for entrance to the Youth Olympics

Visa recently introduced its first all-in-one prepaid card at this year’s Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.

Virginia halts driver?s license services in 74 offices

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
The Virginia DMV stopped issuing driver's licenses following a hardware malfunction

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has been forced to stop issuing driver’s licenses and state ID cards in 74 offices following a hardware malfunction of a state government data storage system.

Ohio agency to issue ID cards for seniors

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
The consumer ID card will help organizations give service to seniors.

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging recently announced the implementation of a consumer ID card to help identify people being served by community organizations through any AAA program.

Operation Research Consultants receives $3 million order for Navy smartcard project

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
ORC will supply its smartcard technology for a Navy security project.

Mobile cyber security company the WidePoint Corporation recently announced that its subsidiary Operation Research Consultants received a $3 million order for its Smartcard/Common Access Card Management Console.

City travelers embrace smartcard applications

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Smartcards provide easier payment methods for travelers.

As travelers continue to search for ways to make their trips more convenient, they have begun to embrace the use of new smartcard technology.

Singapore City Pass lets travelers tap and go

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
The Singapore City Pass allows tourists to save up to 45 percent when visiting the city's attractions.

Tourists and travelers to Singapore can now use a contactless smartcard when exploring the city’s attractions.

Medical smartcard bolsters maternal care in Kenya

Monday, August 30th, 2010
A medical smartcard system allows Kenyan mothers to save up toward the cost of childbirth

A medical smartcard system in Kenya is allowing mothers to save up for the cost of childbirth at the country’s largest maternity hospital.

Street performers now accepting credit cards

Friday, August 27th, 2010
A London street performer recently began taking donations through a contactless card reader installed on his guitar

Street musicians have finally found the solution to an increasingly cashless society – contactless cards.

Maryland rec center plans to replace ID cards with finger scanner

Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Maryland residents will be able to enter a recreation center by using biometric information rather than plastic ID cards

Residents of Montgomery County, Maryland will soon see an upgrade in security when entering their local recreation centers.

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