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Number of GlobalPlatform cards grows 15%

Number of GlobalPlatform cards grows 15%

03 October 2008

GlobalPlatform has released figures showing a conservatively estimated annual increase of 15% in the total number of smart cards which use its card specification as the basis for card infrastructure, that have been deployed globally.
 
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16/09/2008
Aconite, a provider of management solutions for smart card, token and mobile chip applications, has joined the ranks of GlobalPlatform as a full member.
29/11/2007
GlobalPlatform has announced its Board of Directors for the 2007-2008 financial year, following annual elections for six of the 11 places.
STORK project update

STORK project update

01 October 2008

Vasilis Koulolias, executive director of Gov2u and leader of the STORK Work Package 7 – Dissemination, tells SDW about the project.
 
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04/06/2008
The European Commission has unveiled a cross-border eID pilot project.
ePassports EAC Conformity & Interoperability Tests
ePassports EAC Conformity & Interoperability Tests

The most important series of ePassport interoperability tests since Berlin - hosted by the Czech Republic

 Protecting Biometric Data with EAC
Protecting Biometric Data with EAC

How to secure biometric datasets in electronic identification documents. Entrust’s Tim Moses reports

 Moving to the second generation of ePassports
Moving to the second generation of ePassports

This in-depth white paper from Gemalto looks at the imminent roll out of EAC, assesses the impact it will have and tracks progress to date

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30/09/08

Estonia takes next step to visa waiver status


Estonia takes next step to visa waiver status following signing of US agreement
29/09/08

ICAO-Lite solution for ID market


INSIDE Contactless has announced it is to produce microchips that support so called “ICAO-Lite” identity applications
29/09/08

SCM gets gematik stamp of approval


SCM Microsystems’ eHealth200 BCS terminal has been approved by gematik, the German healthcare organisation overseeing the implementation of Germany’s eHealth card programme.
26/09/08

IRIS claims tender win in Egypt


IRIS Corporation (IRIS) claims to have clinched a contract for contactless national ID production in Egypt
26/09/08

Daon updates on its role in TWIC


Daon gives update on its role on the Department of Homeland Security’s TWIC programme
25/09/08

New Middle East deal for Precise


Precise Biometrics has received a SEK2.2 million (US$340,000) follow-on order from a Middle Eastern government customer.
25/09/08

ID card design unveiled by UK Home Secretary


The first UK Identity Card is unveiled by the Home Secretary.
24/09/08

Albania opts for Sagem for ID cards and ePassports


Sagem Sécurité has won a tender from Albania to produce ePassports and ID cards
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