--- title: "NFC News Archives - Page 75 of 106 - Secure Technology Alliance" language: "en-US" canonical_url: "https://www.securetechalliance.org/category/nfc-news/page/75/" source_url: "https://www.securetechalliance.org/category/nfc-news/page/75/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- [Home](https://www.securetechalliance.org/)NFC News # Category: NFC News ### Datacard® PB6500™ Passport Issuance System positioned to revolutionize passport security Minnetonka, Minn., May 17, 2006–Datacard Group today introduced the Datacard® PB6500™ passport issuance system at the Intergraf Security Printers’ Conference and Exhibition in Rhodes, Greece. This innovative and modular solution helps governments elevate passport security to unprecedented heights in an effort to help prevent fraud… ### InSeal SAS Provides Contactless Operating System for Payment Applications Fort Lee, NJ, May 16, 2006–On Track Innovations Ltd, (OTI) (NASDAQ: OTIV), today announced that it acquired 100% of InSeal SAS share capital for an aggregate of 243,800 of its ordinary shares and 180,000 warrants. The warrants, which have a nominal exercise price, become exercisable in… ### 45% of its data traffic comes from easy-to-use SIM menus Luxembourg, 16 May 2006–Gemplus International S.A. (Euronext: LU0121706294–GEM and NASDAQ: GEMP), a leading provider of secure card based solutions, announces that Oi, the mobile wing of the Brazilian Telemar Telecoms Group, is delivering Gemplus 128KB SIM cards to all new customers in their Brazilian GSM… ### 2005 financial year brought to a successful close–Sales grow 7 percent–Group targets growth markets with its Government Solutions business unit and New Business division Munich, May 23, 2006–Fiscal 2005 was another successful year for Giesecke & Devrient (G&D). Consolidated net sales rose 7 percent from EUR 1.16 billion to EUR 1.24 billion in 2005. G&D… ### Gemplus SafesITeTM smart cards and software first to receive US government certification–now ready to help US federal agencies meet October 2006 deadline for physical and logical access LUXEMBOURG & ARLINGTON, VA (USA)–10 May 2006–Gemplus International S.A. (Euronext: LU0121706294–GEM and NASDAQ: GEMP), a leading provider of secure card solutions, announces the launch of its SafesITe Government… ### The new electronic passport for the Greek citizens will embed the ASK Smart Paper ID technology. San Francisco, CTST, May 03, 2006–ASK announced today that its ePassport technology has been selected by Toppan, the current provider of the personalization solution to the Greek Authorities. Toppan is a worldwide leader in printing and personalization of secured… ### Large Capacity Card Provides Storage for Additional Applications and Legacy Support for Physical Access SAN FRANCISCO, CA, (MARKET WIRE), 05/02/2006, CARDTECH/SECURTECH–Axalto, the world’s leading provider of microprocessor cards (Gartner 2005), today announced its comprehensive range of dual interface Personal Identification Verification (PIV) cards. The latest Axalto PIV technology fully addresses the requirements mandated by Homeland… ### Fast Food Restaurant Makes Dining In-Store and in the Drive-Thru Fast and Convenient NEW YORK, May 01, 2006–American Express today announced Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. is the latest national merchant partner to accept ExpressPay from American Express. Arby’s plans to accept ExpressPay in-store and in the drive-thrus of its U.S. company-owned restaurants in the third… ### Seven Million PayPass Cards and Devices Issued To Consumers and 30,000 Merchant Locations Accepting PayPass Globally Purchase, NY, May 01, 2006–The MasterCard® PayPass™ contactless payment solution continues to provide consumers with a faster and more convenient way to pay for their small ticket purchases. To date, approximately seven million PayPass cards and devices have been… ### Fast Food Restaurant Chain Joins Growing List of Merchants Accepting PayPass Atlanta, GA, May 01, 2006–Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc., a leading quick service restaurant chain with more than 3,500 locations, today announced that it plans to accept MasterCard® PayPass™, an innovative contactless payment option, at registers and drive-thrus in its company-owned restaurants in the third… [ ** ](#)