The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is working to upgrade its parking software system, possibly with the addition of RFID-based parking garage technology that could be used to monitor available parking spaces on campus, according to The Daily Nebraskan. The technology would enable only valid-permit holders access into the university parking garage, thereby reducing the number […]

A Dubai school bus operator is planning the installation of a smart card system to improve the safety of some 40,000 students traveling to and from school every day. Approximately 800 of School Transport Services’ buses will be equipped with smart card readers, accompanied by GPS tracking software, to enable students to log on and […]

Some of the contactless world’s best new products were on display at the HID Partner conference in San Diego in October. On display were at least thirty contactless offerings from companies around the world. HID Connect, the company established to help partners of HID Global in their efforts to bring supporting products to market, held […]

A multi-factor authentication product co-developed by Bioscrypt, HID, and OMNIKEY, will support fingerprint biometrics, contact and contactless smart cards, proximity cards, common passwords and USB tokens tokens, virtually eliminating a company’s need for multi-credentials. Bioscrypt VeriSoft Access Manager Enables HID iCLASS and Prox Cards, in Combination with OMNIKEY CardMan Readers, to be the Authentication Tool […]

INSIDE Contactless and HID will be working side by side to garner more of the access control market, due to a partnership arrangement recently announced by the two companies. The long-term agreement provides HID with core contactless chip and reader technology, while providing INSIDE with the advantages of HID’s market position and distribution channels in […]

Large contactless card and reader manufacturer HID Corp. says it has received re-certification under ISO9001:2000 standards. “Passing the re-certification without any major non-conformities is a testament to our high quality of processes and products,” commented Denis Hebert, HID’s president. IRVINE, Calif.–HID Corp., the premier manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers for the security […]

A partnership between HID, manufacturer of contactless access control cards and readers, and video network solutions provider Axis Communications will give Axis’ partners the ability to integrate access control into their current video applications, while HID’s solution partners will be able to integrate video into their access control systems. Axis and Hid to Create First […]

HID Corp., a California contactless access control card and reader manufacturer, has hired former Honeywell International executive Michael L. Davis to a newly-created position within the company: Director of technology, intellectual property. Mr. Davis has some 25 years’ experience with security technologies, including physical security and card manufacturing. IRVINE, Calif. – HID, the premier manufacturer […]

An Istanbul, Turkey university will deploy contactless cards for campus-wide integration of access control, time and attendance, and e-wallet applications. SuperCom Ltd., with offices in Israel, the U.S., and Hong Kong, will provide the contactless cards, readers/writers, and the smart printers. SuperCom Announces Agreement With Major Turkish University to Provide a Smart Campus Access Control […]

Blackboard has joined with McGann Software Systems to integrate the company’s Parking Management Software into Blackboard’s Building Blocks Program to help colleges better manage their campus parking facilities. All manner of credentials (proximity, AVI, barcode, smart card, mag-stripe, etc.) and all types of payments (credit card, smart card, cash, check, etc.) are accepted by the […]