NXP Semiconductors and Toppan Forms announced that their jointly developed NFC reader/writer module “TN33MUE002L” has been adopted by Lenovo in three ThinkPad laptop models for the global market: the T410, T510 and W510.

When built into a PC or a peripheral device, the module solution supports a variety of security and convenience features enabling transactions such as online banking, e-commerce, e-government online access and secure log-in for PCs. 
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Banco Del Bajio, a financial institution based in Mexico, has selected Gemalto to implement the Allynis Instant Artwork solution. Banco Del Baijo provides service primarily to the small to medium enterprise and agricultural sector. The use of the Gemalto product will enable the bank to order small quantities of smart payment cards with a unique artwork design, extending services to the secure EMV bank cards program.

Customers will have the option of ordering a customized bank card and receive it quickly. The Instant Artwork Solution from Gemalto gives Banco Del Baijo the freedom of offering a variety of banking card designs without a minimum volume constraint, thus increases the company’s marketing capabilities. Additionally the quick response Gemalto provides to placed orders gives the bank a competitive edge.  

The Online Trust Alliance announced keynotes and speakers for the 5th Annual Online Trust and Cybersecurity Forum being hosted at Georgetown University Sept. 22-24 in Washington DC.

White House Cybersecurity leader and presidential adviser Howard Schmidt will provide the kickoff keynote, followed by Greg Link of Franklin Covey who will provide a keynote on the Speed of Trust, the New York Times best seller.

The goal of the conference is to help e-commerce companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and marketers enhance consumer protection while protecting their brands from emerging threats.  

PhoneFactor Inc. announces its new compatibility with IBM Tivoli Access Manager. The certified, “Ready for IBM Trivoli” solution can authenticate a user’s sign-on using phone-based two-factor authentication technology.

PhoneFactor can be downloaded, installed and configured to Tivoli Access Manage on company networks. PhoneFactor integrates with Tivoli’s directory system as well as AD and LDAP servers to streamline user management. The company also provides automated self-service options through the phone and Web.  

GSI Technologies and NTERA have developed a card based on NTERAS’s NanoChromics display technology that was developed by GSI Technologies.

The result is the first hot-laminated display card modules. The display is printed onto the same flexible substrate as the microcontroller and features a white background. The color changing NTERA NCD displays address the market need for security solutions, brand protection and consumer interaction with the GSI smart card. 
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The May meeting of the influential Government Smart Card Interagency Advisory Board (IAB) was recently held in Washington D.C. FIPS201.com was on hand to cover the event and has provided, as a service to the IAB and the smart card community, an audio recording of the presentations. Click on the link below to access a list of audio and accompanying PowerPoint slides (in pdf format).

Visit FIPS201.com to hear the presentations and view the slides.  

Dubai-based Simage Technologies has announced the release of its new Secure Contactless Token, a multi-purpose biometric device for secure ID, payments and secure authentication.

With the new device, users can securely access their bank accounts online, pay for public transportation or goods at supporting retail locations, access e-government services with secure ID verification and store electronic health records. 
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