Software security company, VASCO Data Security Inc. announced a new partnership with Tech Data with plans to expand distribution into Canada. Tech Data, known for its IT products and logistics management services, will offer its reseller customers access to the VASCO DIGIPASS Pack for Remote Authentication, IDENTIKEY and DIGIPASS product lines. The expansion is due […]

SCM Microsystems expands its product portfolio with introduction of three products. The new products are addressing the need for stronger and more convenient security solutions and access control applications. PAT1461, the first new device in the series from SCM, is a physical access control terminal which supports the growing focus on contactless technology. PAT1461 makes […]

CSC announced the launch of the Common Access Card Enabled – Remote Access Solution (CE-RAS), a secure connectivity product that enables employees to access government networks from non-government computers, regardless of location. With the solution, employees can meet increased work requirements during surge periods and continue working during emergency situations that would normally prevent them […]

Dates: December 7 – 9, 2010 Location: Paris, France Venue: Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center URL: http://www.cartes.com Description: This is the event where decisions are taken on the future directions and on major trends in smartcard and contactless technologies (transactions, telecoms, services, transport). CARTES: The world leading show for banking technologies and e-transactions, with mobile payment […]

Gemalto announced that it has acquired Finnish mobile authentication systems provider Valimo Wireless Oy. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Valimo’s technology enables mobile phone users to digitally sign documents and confirm legally binding transactions by entering a self-chosen passphrase or a PIN code. Valimo Mobile ID solution provides secure online banking, mobile […]

The January meeting of the Government Smart Card Interagency Advisory Board (IAB) was recently held in Washington D.C. FIPS201.com was on hand to cover the event and has provided, as a service to the IAB and the smart card community, an audio recording of the presentations. Click on the link below to access a list […]

Australian spec looks to better secure contactless identity credentials By Graeme Freedman, Principal, DotInDots Concerns with the security and privacy of contactless smart card technology are nothing new. In recent years, the Internet has caught up with the physical access control industry and the PKI smart card industry, and some ‘dirty little secrets’ have been […]

A recent partnership between ChosenSecurity and idOnDemand will combine ChosenSecurity’s digital certificates with idOnDemand’s smart card technology, giving customers a multi-purpose authentication solution enhancing privacy and secure accessibility in enterprises. The two companies have developed the SmartID. The combination allows for a complete solution for enterprises. Digital certificates provide applications such as secure email, digital […]

CoreStreet Ltd., a subsidiary of ActivIdentity, will be featured at the General Services Administration Open House on Feb. 2 presenting its new converged access control solution. The solution is based on Personal Identity Verification and PIV-Interoperable digital credentials, augments existing physical access control systems, as well as products ActivIdentity’s subsidiary CoreStreet and Veridt. The solution […]