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…

Fujitsu and charismathics join forces for government network scanning

Fujitsu announced that it is partnering with Silicon Trust partner charismathics to incorporate its PKI middleware product range into the Fujitsu line of network scanners. The integration provides an enhanced level of identity management security, specifically for government organizations, utilizing the “Personal Identity Verification” (PIV) and “Common Access Card” (CAC) solution for their document collaboration…

X INFOTECH implemented Latvian eID card personalization and PIN generation solution

After many years of discussion over the necessity of electronic ID cards, the government of Republic of Latvia adopted the relevant law in 2011, introducing a new type of personal identification document – the identity card and envisaging legal acceptance of it with the passports. The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) announced the…

Indra develops a thorough security solution for refugee camps within the framework of an European R&D+i project

An innovative, transportable and easily deployed solution will guarantee security in these camps without need of communications infrastructures or energy sources The UNHCR collaborated in the definition of the requirements to make sure the system meets the needs of the final user The use of the solution can be extended to other temporary settlements and…

Oman: Gemalto inks contract for supply of new civil identity cards

Muscat: Lt Gen Hassan bin Mohsen Al Shuraiqi, inspector general of police and customs, signed a contract to supply the new civil identity card for citizens and residents with Gemalto. The contract was signed at the General Command of Police in Al Qurum on the 3rd of January. According to the contract the company will…

Gemalto Launches Advanced Solution for Strong Authentication and Traceability on the Trading Floor

Announced at Cartes, Paris, Gemalto have today launched Protiva One4all, a strong authentication solution specifically designed for trading floors where workstations have multiple trading terminals. This new solution enables traders to log on to multiple terminals in one go with the highest security level ensured by two-factor authentication – the only solution on the market…