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HID iClass&Trade; Contactless Smart Cards Fly With CATSA to Deliver Interoperability and Multi-Functionality for Security Access Program

Major Deployment at Canadian Airports Offers Physical Access Control and Biometric Authentication IRVINE, Calif., March 23, 2004–HID, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, today announced that their combination Prox and iCLASS 13.56 MHz multi-technology contactless smart cards will be deployed at major airports in Canada as part…

Nokia, Philips and Sony establish the Near Field Communication (NFC) Forum

Forum will drive industry-uptake of intuitive NFC technology that enables touch based interaction with electronic devices Hannover, Germany, 18 March 2004–Nokia Corporation, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) and Sony Corporation establish the Near Field Communication (NFC) Forum to enable the use of touch-based interactions in consumer electronics, mobile devices, PCs, smart objects and…

SuperCom has delivered a portable Biometric Access Control System to a Major Western Army

Expected revenues of $500,000 – $1,000,000 in 2004 Ra’anana, Israel, March 11, 2004–SuperCom (Euronext: SUP), has delivered a portable biometric access control system to a major western army. SuperCom’s DynaGate FP780, a portable access control technology offers critical features for use in dynamic environments. It is designed for military bases, international airports, train and bus…

Gemplus Launches GEMobileIT–A SIM-Secure Solution for Access to Data Over Public WLAN

LUXEMBOURG, February 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/–Gemplus International S.A. (Euronext: LU0121706294–GEM and NASDAQ: GEMP), the world’s leading provider of smart card-based solutions, today announced the commercial launch of its SIM solution for accessing data over Public WLAN, GEMobileIT. GEMobileIT is a package comprised of software, a smart card combining SIM card and enterprise security functions, and a smart…

Accelitec Announces Membership in Smart Card Alliance

Accelitec, Inc. shows dedication to the growth of the Smart Card industry BELLINGHAM, WA, March 16, 2004–Accelitec, Inc., a provider of retail RFID technology, solutions and services today announces its membership in the Smart Card Alliance, (SCA), a not-for-profit organization formed in 2000 for the purpose of educating business and the public about the technology…

NBS Awarded Common Access Card Printer Contract for Department of Defense

Washington, DC–NBS® Card Technology Corp., a global leader in the secure ID card market, has announced today that it has been awarded the centralized printer contract for the Department of Defense’s Common Access Card (CAC) Program. Following an extensive evaluation process, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) selected the NBS Horizon. Printer for use in…

OTI Announces the 200th Gas Station with its Petroleum Payment System in Turkey

More Than 25,000 Fleet Vehicles Have Already Joined the Program Cupertino, CA, March 1, 2004–On Track Innovations Ltd, (OTI) (NASDAQ: OTIV; Prime Standard [Frankfurt]: OT5), a global leader in contactless microprocessor-based smart card solutions, announced today the completion of the 200th gas station of Turcas Petrol A.S, the fourth largest producer and distributor of petroleum…

John E. Ekers Joins Fargo Marketing Team

Minneapolis, February 27, 2004–Fargo Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGO) announced today that John E. Ekers has joined the company as Product Marketing Director for Software and Solutions. Mr. Ekers will direct customer solution marketing efforts for Fargo, in addition to managing overall electronic card (e-card) strategy. He will also manage the Fargo Technology Alliance, a global…

HID Positions iClass&Trade; R10 Reader and 2K Card Price to Deliver Contactless Smart Card Technology for Entry-Level Access Control Applications

iCLASS Standard Card and Reader Combination Provides the Same Functionality as Prox With Migration Path for Development of Additional Applications IRVINE, Calif., March 3, 2004–HID, the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry, today announced it has positioned their iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless smart card R10 reader and 2K…

ActivCard Debuts Enterprise Access Solutions for Single Sign-On, Secure Remote Access, and Smart Card-Based ID Cards

Integrated, Trusted Digital Identity Product Line Breaks New Ground in Easing and Securing Access to PC and Network Resources RSA CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/–ActivCard Corp. (Nasdaq: ACTI), a global provider of strong authentication and trusted digital identity solutions, today announced availability of its modular Enterprise Access solutions for government, enterprise, and financial services….