Bringing together companies who power secure identification to promote the use of hardware-based security.
The importance of the Secure Element is immense in today's NFC infrastructure. It enables security and therefore trustworthy data connectivity. Though nearly invisible to the end customer, it is the key component behind, amongst others, mobile payment. Watch this video to find out more about Infineon's offering in this area. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR0TR3QqJoA&feature=youtu.be
Infineon Technologies AG has introduced its 'Coil on Module' chip package for Dual Interface bank and credit cards. Dual Interface – used for both contact-based and contactless applications – are a fast growing segment of the global payments industry. The new 'Coil on Module' package combines a security chip and antenna that makes a radio…
Are automated border control systems the answer to increasing passenger flow and the need for more security? Silicon Trust met up with Dr. Bernhard Deufel from G&D to find out more about their eGate offering, shown at their Cartes booth in November 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u04Xg9ExeFY
Infineon was recognized as most innovative IC supplier while NXP and Gemalto are the highest ranked smart card and IC vendors within ABI Research’s latest government, healthcare and citizen ID Competitive Assessment. The assessment consists of full year 2011 and first half 2012 market shares and two vendor matrices, one for secure ICs and the…
Intercede, the producer of MyID,announced a partnership with NitroDesk the global provider of the No. 1 Exchange ActiveSync™ email solution for mobile devices, to provide secure email solutions on iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad, that are compatible with PIV cards. Building on NitroDesk’s market-leading email client, TouchDownTM, and Intercede’s proven track record…
Giesecke & Devrient India opened a new personalization facility for EMV smart cards in Chennai, which, when fully staffed, will employ around 85 people. This high-tech investment is to solidify G&D’s success in India. The Chennai branch will offer Indian banks and financial institutions a comprehensive range of services to help achieve the complex migration…
Oberthur Technologies' ID-One PIV®Client software is now listed on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) approved product list (APL). ID-OnePIV®Client is the first PIV middleware to be certified, complying with the latest PIV specifications (NIST SP 800-73-3). Oberthur Technologies ID-OnePIV®Client offers a high level interface to applications for accessing PIV card functionalities such as authentication, electronic…
The South African Home Affairs Department has issued 100 pilot ID Smart Cards in the first two quarters of this year. According to Director General Mkuseli Apleni, the department also used the pilot program to test the functionality and durability of the smart ID. The smart card ID system will replace the current civic and…