HID has introduced a new dual reader that handles both prox and contactless, making it easier for existing customers to upgrade from their current 125 kHz prox technology to HID’s 13.56 MHZ iCLASS cards. The reader is expected to be available in the second quarter. Multi-CLASS Reader Targets Companies Seeking Flexibility and Increased Security IRVINE, […]

Following on the heels of its sponsorship of a privacy forum late last year, contactless access control card and reader provider HID has appointed a government relations director to further proactively address privacy and RFID issues. IRVINE, Calif.– HID, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, announced that […]

Smart card solutions provider HID has partnered with tech-savvy MIT in Cambridge to facilitate a “dialogue” on RFID security, ID, and privacy issues while promoting an online RFID research resource. A steering committee of MIT researchers and industry veterans will develop content for the new web site. Goal is to Encourage and Facilitate Dialogue and […]

Smart card and electronic ID provider SuperCom says it has been awarded a six-year contract by an western European country for a biometric-based passport and control system. The new venture is seen as “further strengthening” the company’s position in the e-passport market, according to one of its executives. Project Implementation is Expected to Start During […]

Contactless access control card and reader manufacturer HID has announced a new OEM module that offers iCLASS developers the ability to embed and integrate contactless smart card technology into smaller form factor devices with multiple serial interface options, making it ideal for products used in cashless vending, biometrics, time and attendance, alarm system control, point-of-sale […]

A multi-factor authentication product co-developed by Bioscrypt, HID, and OMNIKEY, will support fingerprint biometrics, contact and contactless smart cards, proximity cards, common passwords and USB tokens tokens, virtually eliminating a company’s need for multi-credentials. Bioscrypt VeriSoft Access Manager Enables HID iCLASS and Prox Cards, in Combination with OMNIKEY CardMan Readers, to be the Authentication Tool […]

Sig-Tec Corp. has incorporated its logical access software solution to work with OMNIKEY desktop readers as well as HID’s iCLASS, Prox and multi-technology card solutions. This means organizations with existing contactless smart card infrastructures can implement Sig-Tec’s desktop logon system without having to re-badge their existing cardholders. Minneapolis, MN–Sig-Tec Corporation, a provider of logical access […]

An RFID/Privacy forum, which featured industry representatives and policy makers, was, according to its sponsor, Irvine, Calif.-based HID Corp., a positive first step towards “a healthy exchange of information, perspectives, and dialogue.” Host HID Corporation Brings Industry and Policymakers Together to Raise Awareness and Begin Dialogue On Critical Issues Sacramento, Calif.– A recent privacy forum […]

INSIDE Contactless and HID will be working side by side to garner more of the access control market, due to a partnership arrangement recently announced by the two companies. The long-term agreement provides HID with core contactless chip and reader technology, while providing INSIDE with the advantages of HID’s market position and distribution channels in […]

Large contactless card and reader manufacturer HID Corp. says it has received re-certification under ISO9001:2000 standards. “Passing the re-certification without any major non-conformities is a testament to our high quality of processes and products,” commented Denis Hebert, HID’s president. IRVINE, Calif.–HID Corp., the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security […]