01 March, 2005
category: Biometrics, Health, Library
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Smart cards and advanced ID technologies are revolutionizing all sectors of modern life. In this issue we investigate how they are enabling us to protect our personal information, pay for the things we need in convenient new ways, and prove our identities to the benefit of the world community. And don’t miss the offer to get a free subscription to our new print magazine, Regarding ID.
U.S. delays bid decision and launch of new contactless and biometric passports
The U.S. is evaluating technologies for use in the next-gen biometric and contactless passports … but the decision is delayed and so too is the launch of the issuance. In this article we explore the technologies under consideration and what the actual schedule may be.
Simpay brings mobile phone payments to 70 million users in 20 countries
After years of hype about cellphone-based payments, a major step forward has been made as Simpay launches across Europe. The group of mobile telecom companies that founded Simpay represent 300 million subscribers worldwide and more providers are rumored to be ready to come aboard.
Smart Health Cards: HIPAA and Beyond
Protecting private information regarding individual’s health care records has become a ‘center stage’ issue in recent years. With the advent of regulations such as the HIPAA and increased consumer attention to the issues, smart cards are proving to be strong medicine for medical data protection.
New print magazine, Regarding ID, launched by AVISIAN Publications
The publisher of CR80News is launching its very first print publication focused entirely on ID technology. Regarding ID will launch mid-March and feature great content from CR80News, ContactlessNews, SecureIDNews, and RFIDNews. As a subscriber to CR80News, find out how to get your complimentary subscription.
CardTech/SecurTech ‘05 on tap for April 12-14 in Las Vegas
Take one of the world’s best ID technology conferences and put it in one of the world’s most exciting cities and you have a “must see” event. In April, Cardtech/Securtech lights up the Las Vegas strip.
