Infineon Technologies is now offering an open high-performance interface used in itsNear Field Communication (NFC) security microcontrollers. The DCLB (Digital Contact Less Bridge) interface will be freely available and usable as a globally open solution for all NFC modem, Secure Element and handset manufacturers. The DCLB interface is an open solution offering an optimized connection between…
Tag: Near Field Communication
Step aside, Smart Cards – NFC is entering the Identification Arena
By Ayman Ashour, Identive Group 2011 has turned out to be a defining year for Near Field Communication (NFC). Most mobile phone manufacturers have announced plans to include NFC functionality in the next generations of their mobile phones. With up to 280 million people carrying NFC-enabled phones by 2013, new applications will develop rapidly. Credentials such…
Germany’s Federal Minister of the Interior Broadens Security Cooperation with Infineon; Focus on the Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Security of Mobile Devices
Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) and the semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies AG are deepening their cooperation in the IT security sector. The German Federal Minister of the Interior, Dr. Hans-Peter Friedrich, and Peter Bauer, CEO of Infineon Technologies AG, met today for this purpose at Infineon’s headquarters in Neubiberg near Munich. The continued…
Identive Group Appoints David Holmes VP Mobility & NFC Solutions
Identive Group, Inc., a provider of products, services and solutions for the security, identification and RFID industries, today announced the appointment of David Holmes as vice president Mobility & NFC Solutions, effective July 1, 2011. In this newly created role, Holmes will be responsible for coordinating Identive’s existing activities and pursuing expanded solutions offerings in…
Infineon’s Embedded Secure Element Brings Security to NFC-Enabled Smart Phones
Near Field Communication (NFC) connectivity technology transforms smart phones and other mobile devices into wallets, tickets and keys. Infineon Technologies AG is backing this development and is launching its latest security microcontroller for NFC applications: the embedded Secure Element. As an integral part of the mobile phone electronics, the embedded Secure Element provides security for NFC applications such…
NetOne Deploys Gemalto’s End-to-End Mobile Money Solution in Zimbabwe
Gemalto this week announced that NetOne, a leading network operator in Zimbabwe, is deploying Gemalto’s LinqUs solution for Mobile Money Transfer, which comprises of the server, user application, as well as system integration services. The offer, being marketed as the OneWallet service, works on 100% of the handsets and will enable all NetOne subscribers to…