REVIEW: Mobile – where next?

By Frank Smith, ENLETS Mobile.  The current state of mobile computing and communications is the result of a long period of innovation of several technologies over many years. During that time there have been many game changing breakthroughs, and sustained improvement of ideas. This paper looks at the journey so far, focusing on current and…

One-stop ID solution with AGFA security materials

One-stop ID solution with AGFA security materials AGFA, longtime expert of card materials with integrated security, presents its solution using sphoto imaging combined with stretch polyester to create durability. This combination allows the highest security. In terms of their proposal, AGFA is trying to avoid any pre-printed cards entering the value-chain. With AGFA's offering cards…

X INFOTECH delivers biometric enrolment solution for Lithuanian Police

X INFOTECH has successfully delivered a the biometric solution for the mobile enrolment program in Lithuania in cooperation with the local partner ATEA. Recently, the consortium of X INFOTECH and ATEA won a public procurement organized by the Lithuanian Police. Their proven track record in identity management enabled them to stand out among their competitors…

Bundesdruckerei acquires majority interest in IT security specialist genua

Bundesdruckerei GmbH has acquired a majority share in the German IT security specialist, genua gmbh, based in Kirchheim near Munich. genua specialises in network security solutions and focuses on customers with special IT security requirements – above all mechanical engineering companies and public authorities. Its product range includes firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs) for secure…

CeBIT 2015: Security for Industry 4.0 Made in Germany

Wibu-Systems is proud to be part of an outstanding consortium that will be officially announced at CeBIT 2015. Deutsche Telekom, Infineon Technologies, Wibu-Systems and Hirschmann have joined forces to deliver security Made in Germany to the entire Industry 4.0 arena. The partnership started to take shape already last year at the National IT Summit, where…

Internet of Things – secure authentication and communication are vital for success

By Dr. Stefan Hofschen, Division President Chip Card & Security, Infineon Technologies AG The real and virtual worlds are growing together even further to become the Internet of Things through the networking of machines, people and businesses. More and more devices and machines interact independently in networked systems and applications such as Industry 4.0, autonomous…

Infineon awarded for the fastest electronic passport to date

Infineon has introduced a new security controller for electronic passports (ePassports), featuring the industry’s highest memory density and data transfer rate. The new SLE78 with ‘Integrity Guard’ technology offers more than three times memory space for secure storage of personal and biometric data as well as for electronic visas or entry and exit stamps, which…

Digital Identifications Solutions becomes Matica Technologies AG

Silicon Trust Partner Digital Identification Solutions AG will begin operating under the new name Matica Technologies AG. While the name change is effective immediately, other elements of the new brand identity will be transitioned in phases over the next year. The Group confirms with this step its company strategy with the global availability of its…