YES BANK Introduces RFID in Retail Banking
YES BANK, South Extension Branch, New Delhi, introduces RFID Technology for the First Time in Indian Retail Banking.
Hartron to foray outside Haryana (India)
The Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation (Hartron) is planning to diversify its operations into newer areas and is scouting for business opportunities outside the state.
RFID Card Reader Installed in Chennai Port
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is being used to upgrade the security at the Chennai port
Cross Border eID to be checked: European Commission
In order to check national Electronic Identity (eID), the European Commission launched a pilot project
e-Card for Journalists
Journalists have been issued new electronic press accreditation cards by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of India. These new tamper proof electronic cards have security features like electronic signature of PIB and Home Ministry officials and are valid for two years.
German ID card to allow pseudonyms
The German Home Office has issued a new electronic identity card for German citizens that will incorporate the use of pseudonyms for secure web access. According to the plans of the German Home Office, a credit card sized electronic identity card will be introduced in 2009.
DOC, Minnesota uses RFID system to monitor inmates
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC), US is planning to roll out a half-million-dollar radio frequency identification (RFID) inmate-tracking system to boost security and automate the monitoring of prisoners.
Bihar, India shows smart card way to cleaner rural job scheme
Around 170 men and women in two villages of Bihar (India) would be the first to be registered as members of the National Rural Employment Guarantee programme (NREG), India through a foolproof biometric verification device.
GoI selects Narela (New Delhi) to launch multi-purpose National ID card in India
The Government of India (GoI) has started the much awaited multi-purpose National Identity Card (MNIC) project in the country. The government has selected Narela area in north Delhi to distribute the first National ID cards.
Andhra Pradesh (India) would be introducing smart cards for the poor by March, 2008
Smart cards for the poor would be becoming a reality in Andhra Pradesh (India) with the state government proposing to launch such cards for people below poverty line (BPL) in 17 districts by March, 2008. The Anchra Pradesh state government has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from companies and NGOs by January 18, 2008 for operationalising the smart card schemes. The identified companies and NGOs, according to the state government, would have to operate the smart card scheme, disburse benefits at remote locations and ensure proper functioning of the system.
