Number of GlobalPlatform cards grows 15%

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.

STORK project update

Vasilis Koulolias, executive director of Gov2u and leader of the STORK Work Package 7 – Dissemination, tells SDW about the project.

Estonia takes next step to visa waiver status

Estonia takes next step to visa waiver status following signing of US agreement

ICAO-Lite solution for ID market

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

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.

IRIS claims tender win in Egypt

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

Daon updates on its role in TWIC

Daon gives update on its role on the Department of Homeland Security’s TWIC programme

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.

ID card design unveiled by UK Home Secretary

The first UK Identity Card is unveiled by the Home Secretary.

Albania opts for Sagem for ID cards and ePassports

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

Datastrip makes TETRA development

Datastrip has announced its DSVII range of mobile handheld biometric devices is now available with Motorola’s TETRA Communications.

Motorola strikes Norwegian deal

Motorola is supplying the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Police Computing and Material Service with biometric enrolment kiosks and divided models.

PKI results provide much-needed silver lining at ePassport tests

Interoperability causes headaches for implementation of fingerprint-based EAC ePassport in Europe

SAFE ID and ST Electronics to partner

SAFE ID Solutions and Singapore Technologies (ST) Electronics have entered into a strategic partnership focusing on ID projects in Asia, Africa and Europe.

De La Rue supplies enhanced NY State driver licence

De La Rue Identity Systems supplies the New York State DMV Enhanced Driver Licence

Indian ePassport rollout moves up a gear

Gemalto has been selected to supply its Sealys eTravel solution to India’s national security printer, India Security Press. The technology will initially be used for the country’s rollout of ePassports to officials and diplomats.

Aconite joins GlobalPlatform

Aconite, a provider of management solutions for smart card, token and mobile chip applications, has joined the ranks of GlobalPlatform as a full member.

ePassports: no fingerprints from under-12s

Children under twelve should no longer have their fingerprints included on passports

ASK secures new investment

Contactless technology firm ASK has secured 11 million euros of investment in its latest round of financing. XAnge and CDC Entreprises have each invested 5 million euros in the French firm, while CDC Innovation – an early investor in the company – has contributed 1 million euros.

Speeding up ePassport inspection

Caching could significantly speed up ePassport inspection at the border says Cryptomathic