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Siemens Med and BT partner for identity and access management services
posted on 31/05/2007

Siemens Medical Solutions (Siemens Med) and BT have signed a worldwide value-added reseller agreement for the provision of identity and access management services to global clients. The new partnership consolidates the existing relationship that the two companies have enjoyed for many years. With its DirX products, Siemens offers a fully integrated identity and access management product suite. As the sole manufacturer, Siemens is able to combine its DirX products, professional services and technology into a complete solution, which also includes smartcards and physical and logical access. The system offers flexibility in the area of administration, particularly in the automated creation of user accounts and granting of associated access rights. DirX products offer leading-edge technology in terms of scalability, reliability and availability. DirX identity and access management also allows simple and effective integration with SAP systems, such as SAP Netweaver. These characteristics ... [more]

New Assa Abloy reader is ITSO compliant for easy integration
posted on 31/05/2007

Assa Abloy Identification Technologies (ITG) has introduced a new ITSO compliant reader. The new reader generation supports the latest ITSO specification - including Calypso - and reads all specified Customer Media Device (CMD) types. The contactless proximity read/write device is especially designed for the requirements of the public transport industry and is optimized for best transaction times. Through an incorporated ITSO application it can easily be integrated into new and existing systems. Typical usage scenarios for the new reader series are ticket vending machines, stationary ticket validators, on-board ticket validators, desktop ticket issuing or ticket production & personalization. The new reader is optimized to comply with the latest ITSO specification 2.1.1 as well as the new Calypso specification under ITSO. Especially designed for the requirements of public transport, the reader is equipped with two external antennas that can be connected and thus provides maximum... [more]

XIRING and Zetes provide strong authentication solution for the e-ID Citizen Card in Portugal
posted on 30/05/2007

Zetes Burótica and XIRING have been selected to provide citizens with a way of authenticating themselves and accessing e-government services with handheld card readers. The Portuguese citizen card project (cartão de cidadão) managed by IRN (Instituto dos Registros e Notariados) was officially launched in February 2007 in the Azores Islands. This national e-ID card is a multifunctional smart card that enables citizens to access a number of e-government services (Social Security, Tax, Justice, Electoral Database, Healthcare). XIRING has developed an authentication solution that accepts both e-ID cards and EMV banking cards. XIRING’s Xi-Sign 4000 e-ID is a portable smart card reader with a keypad and display, enabling citizens to authenticate themselves and sign transactions in either an e-administration or an e-banking environment, using the relevant card with the same reader. When inserting his e-ID card in the Xi-Sign and typing in his four-digit PIN code, the reader displays a one... [more]

Cryptomathic Key Management System strengthens security for banks at ATMs
posted on 30/05/2007

Cryptomathic has launched a practical Key Management System that enables organisations to manage the lifecycle of cryptographic keys using a standardised, central approach. Designed to address the increasingly complex key management regulations of the financial sector, the Cryptomathic Key Management System (CKMS) offers an immediate return on investment by removing the need to have key custodians present to manually install and regularly manage the lifecycle of keys on devices. This advancement enables instructions to be issued individually to key custodians and security managers, allowing them to control their keys independently online, working from their own desks, seamlessly and securely ‘pushing’ keys into the correct position. The uncomplicated process reduces human error while enabling keys to be updated more frequently without additional costs to a financial institute or its customers. The increased level of activity will strengthen security for banks at ATMs and similar tra... [more]

Texecom Impaq Plus digital shock sensor for double protection on opening doors and windows
posted on 29/05/2007

Texecom has announced the launch of the Impaq Plus with Magnetic Contact. The new addition of a magnetic contact to the Impaq Plus digital shock sensor allows installation of one device for double protection on opening doors and windows. By enabling detection prior to intruder entry, the Impaq Plus with Magnetic Contact is suited for confirmed alarm systems. Fully compliant with TS 50131-2-6 Grade 2 the product is suitable for use within an EN 50131 Grade 2 system. To ease installation double reed switches allow the magnet to be installed on either side of the shock sensor, therefore increasing location flexibility. Digital Signal Processing continually monitors the environment ensuring only genuine signals can cause an alarm. Other features include Tri-Colour LED Set-Up Method, Latching and First to Alarm Input, Selectable Range and independently selectable Comfort & Detection LED.... [more]

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