In the newsThe mobile revolutionThe explosion of the mobile communications market can now be seen almost everywhere as we transact, communicate, secure and gain access to places and services in our daily lives. Many organizations from telecommunications companies, network operators and handset manufacturers to auto ID technology enterprises, have taken up the baton in the race to position themselves in this lucrative market 
ExclusiveExploring Finland's NFC clusterInterview with Ms Suvi Lindén, Minister of Communications, Finland
Near field communications or NFC, is being termed the most promising, disruptive wireless technology. Pilots and roll outs are springing up across the globe with applications being introduced in many sectors - from public transport and day-to-day services, to secure identity processes and social networking |
Focus on Citizen IDA future vision for IDInterview with Ulrich Hamann, Bundesdruckerei
Actively shaping the future means continuously perfecting tried-and-tested solutions and consistently promoting innovative ideas, approaches and concepts. This is the basis for a vision in identity solutions |
Intelligent credentialingInterview with Carl-Otto Künnecke, Otto Künnecke
Verifying a citizen's identity has always been of prime concern for governments, immigration authorities and public administrations, in terms of ensuring people are who they claim to be and to allow them access to the services to which they are entitled |
Solving global crimeInterview with Alexander Vassiliev, EDAPS Consortium
Interpol is the world's largest international police organization, with 188 member countries, facilitating cross-border police co-operation, and supporting all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. The organization is now embarking on its own e-passport scheme
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Identifying AfricaA look at how Africa is developing in terms of smart technologies for ID
What is your ID program's progress status and why is this so important for your nation, its citizens and the developing world in general?
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People in Citizen IDScott Marquardt - David Chevrel - Ralf Saykiewicz - Luis Raul Vidales Martinez - Edwin Schönrock - Wulf von Schimmelmann - Matthias Köhler - Omar El Gohary |
Asset TrackingStaying on trackInterview with Anders Gustafsson, Zebra Technologies
A tough economic climate, compounded by an enhanced need for visibility and traceability within the supply chain, has created a dire need for secure and efficient tracking systems across all industries Driving innovationInterview with Heather Wang, Invengo Technology
According to historians, from 1000-1500, China led the world in economic development. As trade between China and Europe began to expand from 1550 onwards, the Chinese economy became, by many measures, more productive than Europe’s. Today, similar parallels with ancient history can be drawn Identifying growthinterview with Thomas Savare, CEO - Oberthur Technologies
Globally, the tendency in identity verification is progressively moving to one single document offering services of the card business and of the identity industry to encompass an identity or travel document, digital signature, citizen services, payment options and more People in Asset TrackingRobert Garskamp - Jon Shamah - Charlie Zebell - Don Ray - David Farnie - Bob Donahue - Andreas Kolb - Jim Kaput Special Report in FashionIt's a fashion thingItem-level tagging in the apparel and footwear market has experienced record growth in 2009, according to recent research, as end-users strive to adopt technologies that help them become more efficient and remain competitive in the wake of economic downturn |
Fashion gets even smarterInterview with Patrizio Buda, Valentino Fashion Group
The fashion industry is perhaps one of most typical of the retail sectors where the soft components of value and exclusivity are more tangible to consumers than instant availability and even perhaps, choice
RFID in the value chain |
RFID in the value chain Interview with Alain Fanet, Tagsys
By popular definition, a value chain is a chain of activities. Products pass through all activities of the chain in order and at each activity for the product to gain some value. This gives the products more added value than the sum of added values of all activities and RFID is playing a key role in ensuring this happens |
BiometricsAhead of the game Security in sports stadia is not just about access control and safety. There are many concerns to be taken into account in order to combat unforeseen events that could endanger spectators and players alike, not to mention the stadium itself. Crowd control is one thing, but ensuring undesirable and dangerous elements to not have access to major public sports events is critical. It is more about identifying who may not enter, rather than verifying who may
What are the key elements of modern access control in large stadia and what role are technologies, such as biometrics, playing?
Dr.Vladimir Hapak - Bruno Morini SecurityBuilding trust Interview with Steven Singer, ABnote
Issuers of identity credentials often take for granted the physical security of their documents, but there is much more to be considered,including the secure features of credentials themselves, as well the systems and services that need to be in place for a totally secure environment Arbitrating risks Interview with Philippe Melchior, Inspecteur Général de l'Administration Francaise
Life is all about arbitrating between different risks: as soon as you address one, you expose yourself to the next. This issue is also faced by government authorities as they collaborate with key industries in trying to create a safer and more secure environment for their citizens Is it real?Interview with Jeff Bedell, Q-Card
Over the past four decades, the plastic card has emerged as the most common form of transacting - whether for payment, access or more recently to prove one's national identity. As technologies keep evolving at a high rate with quality and security remaining paramount, the need for appropriate test tools and testing services stays as high as ever People in Access Control & IT SecurityAdam Software - Hakan Pernsved - Joseph Granger - John Shoemaker - Bill McQuade - Bo Emanuelsson - Ulf Dahlberg - Siobhan Gibbs
Industry OutlookRestarting auto ID growthInterview with Tom Miller, The Sage Group
Over the last year, the AIDC market has undergone considerable change with many companies merging, consolidating and outsourcing their services. Go-to-market strategies are changing as markets mature and business models are adjusted. There is however still plenty of potential for growth |
