Identification technology designed to determine the legitimacy of ID cards recently helped police in Austin, Minnesota conduct a forgery investigation.
Police in Austin, MN scan ID card to catch forgery criminal
July 22nd, 2010Australia’s costly, untimely smartcard program finally catches up
July 22nd, 2010
After controversy over an expensive smartcard ticketing system for public transportation, authorities in Melbourne, Australia have extended the program to include all forms of transit in the city.
Kenya cash-payments to be replaced with smartcards
July 21st, 2010
Kenya residents will soon receive smartcards to use at local businesses as part of an effort to facilitate the payment processes in the country’s generally cash-based economy, according to Business Daily Africa.
UVA testing program for ID card access to campus residence halls
July 21st, 2010
Student ID cards were recently updated at the University of Virginia for a beta test program of a dual-credential on-campus residency access security program, according to SecurityInfoWatch.com.
Afghan-Pakistan agreement puts biometrics at border
July 21st, 2010
A recent agreement between government officials in Pakistan and Afghanistan will set up a system to exchange biometric identification data to protect against smuggling across the border.
Australia, New Zealand agree to swap biometric data
July 21st, 2010
A recent agreement between government officials in both Australia and New Zealand will implement biometric identification technology for border security in both countries.
School bus travelers in Dubai get smartcards
July 20th, 2010
A new smartcard system will improve safety for students travelling on school buses in Dubai, according to a report from the National.
‘Green card’ recognized as world’s most efficient ID program
July 20th, 2010
Citing its security, durability and adoption rate, research firm Frost & Sullivan judged the U.S. Permanent Resident Card, commonly referred to as the "green card," as the leading government ID card in the world.
Metro Agency lowers price for transit smartcards in Washington, D.C.
July 19th, 2010
Transit authorities in Washington, D.C. are lowering the price of smartcards for public transportation as part of recent plans to reshape the transit payment system.
Detroit’s SMART bus system proposes smartcards
July 19th, 2010
A smartcard payment system for buses has been proposed as a solution to public transportation in the Detroit, Michigan area.
