By David Paine, Wibu-Systems. Does a day go by now when you don’t hear a reference to the term “Cloud” computing? For all intents and purposes, the“Cloud” is ubiquitous, the universal enabler behind everything,from our personalized music streaming services, to the next IoTinvention that allows us to control something remotely with voice commands, all from…
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Identive disposes of non-core businesses; Government ID solutions remain significant
Identive's Board of Directors has approved the sale of non-core businesses as part of a plan to simplify the company’s organizational architecture and enhance its focus on high-growth products and markets. Within the next few months, the company expects to execute agreements to sell its Multicard U.S. business as well as the assets related to…
Gemalto launches strong authentication solution for cloud service providers
Gemalto has announced its Protiva Cloud Confirm for frictionless and secure access to cloud based services. The user-friendly and easily deployable software as a service (SaaS) solution enables strong multi-factor authentication designed to be deployed by cloud service providers (CSP). Enhancing the security and convenience of overall cloud computing for corporate customers, the packaged solution also includes…
Identive appoints US-based Jason Hart as new CEO
Identive Group announced that its board of directors has appointed Jason Hart as chief executive officer and director, effective immediately. Ayman S. Ashour, who had been CEO since 2010, has resigned his executive role but will remain on the board of directors as non-executive chairman. Hart previously served as executive vice president of Identive’s Identity…
Cybercom wins Swedish eID contract
The Swedish eIdentification Board has awarded Cybercom Group the contract for so-called 'Federation services for Swedish e-identification'. The contract runs for three years, with an option for a further two years. "We are very proud to be given the opportunity to build the security foundation that is essential for the entire e-society. This contract further strengthens…
Identive bundles ID management, NFC and cloud solutions under EVP Jason Hart
Identive Group announced that effective April 1, 2012, Jason Hart has been appointed executive vice president for Identity Management and Cloud Solutions. “By unifying our activities and expertise in IT and physical access control along with our new NFC solutions and cloud technologies, we take advantage of our established structures and market position. This is…
Cartes 2011: Gemalto’s Just4YourEyes™ applauded for convenient and portable cloud computing security
Gemalto announced it has won the IT Security Sesames award for Just4YourEyes™. The winning innovation was distinguished at the 2011 CARTES & IDentification industry fair and is being showcased on the Gemalto booth, Hall 3, entrance. “This Sesames award recognizes Gemalto’s expertise in securing cloud computing for enterprise applications,” commented Tan Teck-Lee, Chief Innovation and…
CeBIT 2011: BSI informiert über Cybersicherheit und sichere Mobilkommunikation
Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) ist vom 1. bis 5. März 2011 mit eigenem Stand sowie Vortragsveranstaltungen und Präsentationen auf der CeBIT in Hannover vertreten. Auf dem Messestand (Halle 11, Stand B46) informiert das BSI unter anderem zu Themen wie Cybersicherheit, sichere mobile Kommunikation, Internet-Sicherheit, IT-Grundschutz, den neuen Personalausweis und Cloud Computing.…