Campus Cards, College and University Identification and Security

ASIS International 2008

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Dates: September 15-18, 2008
Venue: TBA
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
URL: www.asisonline.org/asis2008

Description: Take part in the most prestigious, comprehensive education and networking event in the security industry and the largest show in the world dedicated to security, attracting more than 23,000 professionals. Submissions may cover the gamut of current and emerging industry and management issues, best practices, and challenges. Interest areas include crisis management, homeland security, physical security, legal issues, career development, crime/loss prevention, information technology, investigations, and more. [end] 

HID Global announced plans to support iCLASS digital keys and mobile secure identity on NFC-enabled BlackBerry smart phones.

The new BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 and BlackBerry Curve 9350/9360 smart phones activated with iCLASS digital credentials will be compatible with the installed base of iCLASS readers that are used for applications ranging from physical access systems in buildings, to student IDs, to applications that track time and attendance.

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ImageWare Systems announced that the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), an agency that oversees Los Angeles International (LAX) airport, LA/Ontario International airport and Van Nuys airport, has placed an order for a number of biometric identity management and credentialing solutions.

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As part of the U.S. Department of State’s initiative to simplify and streamline customer service interactions and processes, the Office of Passport Services has started a 90-day pilot program for online passport card applications.

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Ingenico announced the launch of a new conactless card payment system for public transportation in Eskisehir, Turkey.

Based on MasterCard’s M/Chip Advance technology, the new system will allow riders on Eskisehir’s buses and tramways to pay for fares with the tap of a contactless “Esparacard” card.

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This summer a group of students at Arizona State University used mobile phones to enter residence hall and even their dorm rooms. Blackberry, Android and iPhone handsets were outfitted with near field communication (NFC) for physical access. HID Global credentials were provisioned to the smart phones for communication from handset to door.

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GuardRFID announced that it will be demonstrating its Argus Active RFID system, with its “seek and follow” capability, which enables automatic switching within a video surveillance system to follow a tagged person or item moving throughout its area of coverage.

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