With the addition of intelligent business strategy resources, smartcard adoption rates may be poised for impressive growth across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Smartcard advocates focus on Latin America and Caribbean
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011Germany eyes next generation of smartcard technology
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research recently authorized the funding of a $1.8 million initiative intended to enhance biometric security features for a line of next-generation smartcards.
UK train operator tests smartcards
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
Southern Railway, one of Britain’s largest train service providers, recently decided to begin a trial phase for smartcard fare payments on several of its transit lines.
Smartcard transit expands in UK
Friday, August 19th, 2011
City officials believe that the simplicity and convenience of the new smartcard system will revive public interest and increase ridership on the local network of trains, buses and ferries.
Thailand explores smartcard potential
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Additional data centers would bolster the capacity of the nation’s entire computing infrastructure and help citizens use their smart ID cards to streamline transactions with a variety of municipal agencies.
Georgia embraces versatile ID cards
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
The biometric identity authentication features are among the most advanced in the security industry and the nationwide release of the ID cards is being framed as an important step in Georgia’s technological evolution.
New Zealand debuts smartcard travel pass
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
As host country for the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand has invited tourists take advantage of a unique transit smartcard opportunity.
International agencies set standards for biometric authentication
Monday, August 15th, 2011
The International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrochemical Commission have come together to publish joint standards for the secure and private use of biometric authentication.
Plastic money transforms Indian financial landscape
Friday, August 12th, 2011
Recent developments in the plastic card market have had a variety of effects on the Indian financial sector.
Ghana looks to biometrics for voter registry
Thursday, August 11th, 2011
As Ghanaian politicians look to revise an outmoded voter registration system, the nation has decided to make a $33 million investment in biometric technology.
