The typical college campus is full of expensive resources and sometimes sensitive information, making the need for security of paramount importance. In order to keep security procedures efficient for a busy campus, Blackboard has recently announced the 3.6 version of its integrated technology platform, Transact, providing contactless scanning of plastic ID cards.
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Innovations in contactless technology to target university campuses
Friday, March 5th, 2010Smart card Transit Fare Collection System Coming to B.C.
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009The transit system of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland area is getting a contactless technology boost. Current forms of tickets and passes will be replaced with smart cards by the year 2013. The smart cards will be pre-loaded and scanned in front of an electronic card reader for payment.
Contactless Payment Technology On BlackBerry Phones?
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009Contactless payment technology is gaining popularity. Now, BMO and Research in Motion have teamed up for a Canadian trail that will test self-adhesive contactless payment devices on cell phones. The contactless technology will work just like MasterCard’s “PayPass”.