contactless

The core of electronic ID cards (eID) and passports are powerful and robust security solutions. Security chips in “Coil-on-Module” (CoM) packages offer significant advantages here. Infineon Technologies AG is now expanding its internationally proven CoM portfolio with a complete solution for contactless ID documents.

The amount of data being produced is escalating. Everyday personal activities are accompanied by a device that feeds back to a database – we’re getting around town using integrated navigation apps, accessing public services provided by our municipality, using local transport with our contactless cards, and making purchases with our credit cards.

A new survey conducted by Juniper Research has found that more than 40% of iOS users in the US consider themselves unlikely to use facial recognition as a payment security technology. This suggests that a core use case for the iPhone X’s main security feature may struggle to gain traction amongst consumers.

Industry association, OSPT Alliance, has launched an Affiliate membership category. This is open to all reader and terminal manufacturers, and system integrators active within the contactless market

ETSI, GlobalPlatform and the NFC Forum detailed a standardised approach to implementing and managing NFC services across all technologies and platforms. The shared work initiative explains how to ensure that NFC services successfully coexist within a device and operate as intended.

There are significant challenges facing the smart home market, and perhaps the most visible is being caused and perpetuated by market fragmentation, says Thomas Rockmann, VP of Connected Home, Deutsche Telekom AG.

Taipei, Taiwan – China Mobile Limited, the leading mobile services provider in mainland China, has purchased FIME’s EMV® contactless analogue test bench. Additionally, FIME will offer consultancy services and carry out pre-certification vendor handset testing.

Rosh Pina, Israel – On Track Innovations Ltd (OTI), a global leader in contactless transactions and near-field communication, has appointed Shlomi Eytan to the new position of Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.

Orange and Barclaycard today launch ‘Quick Tap’ – the UK’s first contactless mobile phone payments service,  allowing consumers to make purchases on the high street using their mobile phone.