Category: NFC News

Identive Launches TagTrail™ Cloud-based NFC Mobile Services Platform at WIMA

Tagtrail delivers dynamic, personalized content to mobile devices via NFC tags and QR codes SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., November 27, 2012–Identive Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE; Frankfurt: INV), a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, today announced the commercial launch of its cloud-based mobile services platform, Tagtrail™, which allows advertisers, retailers…

Gemalto Wins LTE Innovation Award

Gemalto’s LTE Advanced solution recognized among the most innovative by a vendor in 2012 Austin, TX – Nov 19, 2012 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has won the innovation Award at LTE North America 2012. The award recognizes Gemalto’s LinqUs Advanced OTA platform for its innovative approach and positive…

Cubic Wins Innovation Award for Mobile Point of Sale Solution at CARTES 2012 in Paris

PARIS, November 9, 2012–Cubic Transportation Systems’ Mobile Point of Sale Application has been named the winner of the 2012 SESAMES Award in the category of Trusted Internet/Authentication at the CARTES exhibition and conference in Paris. A joint submission of Cubic and NXP Semiconductors N.V., the global leader in the identification market, the solution creates the…

Infineon Promotes Open Standard to Accelerate NFC Mass Deployment; Fast and Secure Communication Interface Implemented by Major Industry Players

Neubiberg, Germany–November 6, 2012–Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced that its high-performance communication interface for Near Field Communication (NFC) applications is gaining wide acceptance as a de facto industry standard. The Digital Contactless Bridge (DCLB) interface specified by Infineon offers fast and secure connection between an embedded Secure Element and an…

T-Mobile Selects Gemalto’s Trusted Service Manager for First pan-European NFC Launch; Goes Live in Poland

Deploys complete NFC solution for nationwide rollout in Poland Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Oct 31, 2012 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that T-Mobile has selected its LinqUs Trusted Service Manager (TSM) platform for the group-wide rollout of NFC services. Gemalto’s TSM platform will enable the secure installation and…

Vodafone and CorFire to Bring Innovative Mobile Wallet Services to Consumers, Service Providers

CorFire technology enables Vodafone customers to simply tap smartphone to pay for goods, redeem vouchers, access buildings, transit systems and more ATLANTA, October 29, 2012–CorFire™, the mobile commerce business of SK C&C USA and the industry-leading mobile technology expert, is providing mobile wallet capabilities to Vodafone Group, enabling Vodafone’s customers to use their smartphones to…

Vodafone selects Gemalto to setup and manage global NFC Mobile Payment Services

Amsterdam – Oct 29, 2012 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security announces that it has been selected by Vodafone Group, one of the world’s largest mobile communications service providers, to provide and operate its global Trusted Service Management (TSM) platform and deploy NFC services solutions. This multi-year global contract will…

Isis™ Launches in Austin and Salt Lake City; As Many as 20 Isis Ready™ Handsets to Be Available by Year End

Launch Represents Milestone for Mobile Commerce Industry AUSTIN, Texas & SALT LAKE CITY, Oct 22, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE)–Isis™, the mobile commerce joint venture created by AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless, today announced the availability of the Isis Mobile Wallet™ in Austin and Salt Lake City. Starting today, consumers can visit their AT&T, T-Mobile…