Infineon Technologies AG today announced the availability of its “Coil on Module” (CoM) package technology for official documents. The technology simplifies and improves manufacturing of electronic identification cards (eID), electronic drivers’ licenses or health insurance cards with both contact-based as well as contactless interface. Holders of these Dual Interface cards are able to use existing…
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Wibu bags prestigious German IT Security Award for new Blurry-Box®
Wibu-Systems, the FZI Research Center, and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are the joint winners of the prestigious 5th German IT Security Award. Out of the eleven finalists that were selected from 66 applicants, the high-profile members of the jury awarded the top prize to the people of Wibu-Systems, FZI, and KIT in recognition…
The Netherlands selects Gemalto to introduce new electronic driving license
Gemalto is delivering its Sealys electronic driving license to RDW, the public body responsible for driver licensing and vehicle registration in the Netherlands. The Gemalto driving license combines visual, physical and electronic security features that provide strong protection against fraud and forgery. In addition, a contactless microprocessor securely stores all the individual details printed on…
Wibu-Systems, the global specialist in software licensing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UstM-s07P5g&feature=youtu.be&list=PLnZNkGLrk-u1qI4O7tHtntKPEE6FHg5JK What is Wibu-Systems' mission? Wibu-Systems is a world leading powerhouse in software protection, software licensing and software security. Imagine a real life scenario, where a CEO, a VP Direct Sales, a VP Account Manager, a VP Partner Manager and a CIO show up at a brainstorming meeting, each with his own needs and perspective…
Silicon Trust Marketing Update highlights trends & innovations for the Gov ID sector
With a record number of participants, the 2014 Silicon Trust Marketing Update Day took place yesterday at the Infineon Technologies' Headquarter near Munich, Germany. This annual and exclusive partner event is designed to give the Silicon Trust community an update of market, project and technology updates within Infineon as well as information on relevant trends and…
Silicon Trust members to facilitate Nigeria’s eID scheme
This month, Silicon Trust members cryptovision, Trüb and hjp consulting have been announcing their involvement in the latest African ID card scheme - the Nigerian eID card. Uniquely, the scheme, which, according to the releases has a wider scope than the German eID card, combines a payment and an ID function on one contact-based smart card.…
IoT: Gemalto’s Identity Relationship Management Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gToEp3Khd0c&list=PLIdUqi8v3A2lTkWSd7Xb7NsFmfaiQL5zw&index=2 Internet of Things. Watch Jean-Francois Rubon from Gemalto demo a real-life IRM (Identity Relationship Management) scenario, connecting a real person's identity to a mobile phone that may, or may not, be allowed to open a physical door. It's done through an integration between ForgeRock OpenIDM and Gemalto Trusted Service Manager and Secure Element.
Infineon, Bundesdruckerei & Fraunhofer IZM complete ‘SeManTiK’ research project
Electronic identity documents (eIDs) in the form of contactless smartcards will in future be more than just proof of identity. They could additionally serve as multi-functional cards that can be used in many other areas of everyday life: for instance, as a public transport ticket, as company ID or as a library card. This is…