ID News Archive for September, 2010

Fewer Americans using ID fraud protection services

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Despite a 12.5 percent increase in the number of identity fraud victims in 2009, Javelin found the U.S. identity protection market saw a 42 percent decline in adoption.

Fewer Americans are turning to identity fraud protection services, a recent Javelin Strategy & Research report found.

Marine Corps base invests in ID reading technology

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Intellicheck will provide the Marine Corps base with equipment for its Defense ID reading technology.

IntelliCheck Mobilisa recently announced that it was awarded a contract from a Marine Corps base in California to install an access control system.

Simage launches converged payment and ID platform

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
The biometric functions of Simage's new platform include facial recognition and fingerprint, iris and vein scans.

Simage Technologies in Dubai recently launched a converged platform for payments and identification.

Cheshire to expand payment smartcard scheme

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Three additional depots recently joined Cheshire TravelCard program, which allows bus passengers to pay for travel without the need for cash or a paper ticket.

More bus depots in Cheshire, England, have signed up to accept the county’s transit smartcard, the Chester Chronicle recently reported.

Philippine government approves voter ID card

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
The Philippine Commission on Elections is looking to print 25 million voter ID cards by the end of the year.

The Philippine Commission on Elections recently approved the printing of voter identification cards, according to the Manila Bulletin.

Florida State College rolls out advanced ID card

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
The Essential Card can be used to make purchases around campus or check out books from the library.

This fall term, Florida State College at Jacksonville implemented a new identification card system for students, faculty and staff, the Campus Voice reports.

Dynamic Card Solutions enhances payment platform with NFC tech

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
Dynamic Card Solution's Perso-to-Go in Micro SD cards will allow users to make contactless payments with their mobile devices.

Payment card solution provider Dynamic Card Solution recently announced it has expanded the capabilities of its mobile payments personalization platform to support near-field communication Micro SD cards.

Contactless cards tested for NYC subway

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
Visa is testing a program that allows New York transit riders to pay fares using contactless payment cards.

Visa has joined MasterCard in a pilot program to test contactless payments on certain commuter routes in New York and New Jersey.

Codebench?s OMNICheck software approved by TSA

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
The TSA issues biometric ID cards to people who require access to secure areas, such as port facilities.

Authentication software provider Codebench recently announced it has completed the Transportation Security Administration’s Initial Capability Evaluation testing of its OMNICheck authentication software for use in the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program.

Malaysian transit system to launch card scheme

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
The Malaysian Bus Expressway Transit service will soon introduce a smartcard payment system.

The Transport Ministry in Malaysia will introduce a pass card system soon for the Bus Expressway Transit service, the Bernama news agency recently reported.

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