ThirdFactor | WCC and Priv-ID announce collaborative project

Friday, September 11, 2009

WCC Smart Search & Match, a developer of search and match biometric software, has teamed up with biometrics developer priv-ID to provide biometric functions to their multimodal ELISE ID product. ELISE ID will be utilizing fingerprint biometric technology in conjunction with biographic technology to perform search and match functions.

WCC and priv-ID are planning to collaborate further at two upcoming biometrics expositions to showcase the new technology.

RSA sets 2012 strategy

RSA Security executives spelled out the company’s product strategy for 2012, announcing that it would focus on mobile, anti-threat and cloud security.

As reported in Network World, RSA wants to develop tools that can help businesses improve data protection on mobile devices by separating personal and corporate data and improving mobile device authentication. RSA’s strategy includes adding more factor options to multi-factor authentication and embedding SecurID technology in mobile phones.

Maine college's OneCard goes off campus

The OneCard from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, can now be used at three off-campus restaurants with more merchants set to join.

“It’s a project we’ve been working on for some time now and its finally coming to fruition,” said OneCard Coordinator Chris Bird.

Mumbai gears up to deploy smart card-based ticketing for public transit

Mumbai’s Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is in the process of establishing an integrated ticketing system for all modes of transit in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Proxama, ARM partners for m-payments

Proxama has announced a partnership with semiconductor supplier ARM Holdings to create secure payment mechanisms for mobile handsets.

The UK-based partners say they will combine ARM’s TrustZone technology with Proxama’s Mobile Wallet to develop a “highly secure” environment for NFC-enabled mobile contactless payments and mobile internet payments.

Russian government delays universal card project

Russia has pushed back the launch of its universal eID card to January 2013, reports The Moscow Times.

Originally scheduled to roll out this month, the card is supposed to function as an electronic ID, driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, ATM card and immigration document, along with other possible features.

Suprema receives final certifications for use in UID

Suprema announced that its RealScan-G10 and RealScan-10 line of fingerprint scanners have received final certification from the Government of India’s Standardization Testing & Quality Certification (STQC) to be part of the country’s Unique ID (UID) project.

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WCC and Priv-ID announce collaborative project