“Sharing a Wealth of Knowledge” was the theme of the recent Users Group Conference of The CBORD Group, a provider of one-card systems, food and nutrition management technology, and integrated security solutions for universities, health care facilities, and more. Held in Baltimore, the conference focused on providing educational, training and networking opportunities to the nearly 450 attendees.

SecuGen has one focus, fingerprint biometrics, says Jeffrey Brown, vice president of sales and marketing at the company. The company manufacturers its optical fingerprint scanners and also produces its own matching algorithms for use in many markets, devices and surroundings.

The CBORD Group is helping colleges and universities protect their one-card access control investments by integrating its campus ID card systems with Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies’ new Schlage AD-Series security platform. The modular design of the new AD-Series lets higher education users customize door openings by credential reader, networking, finish and levers without replacing the lock or even taking it off the door.

UK roadside restaurant chain Little Chef has announced the deployment Barclaycard’s contactless payment technology at all 173 of its locations.

The rollout, which will enable customers to pay for the check with a tap of their credit or debit cards, also includes Little Chef’s Coffee Tempo brand and Burger King franchises.