A campaign by US and European retailers to fast-track radio frequency identification (RFID) deployment has led to an explosion of interest, but experts warn that claims of fast returns and short-term benefits may be premature.
Standard Bank has become the first bank in South Africa to issue smart card credit cards with embedded micro-chips conforming to the international EMV standards.
The Storm Go Global International calling card, which gives executives cost-effective call time from overseas locations, has been released.
Thieves have unintentionally made off with the fibre optic cable that forms the backbone of the roads agency's proposed traffic monitoring efforts.
Sun Microsystems has been contracted to provide the US Department of Defence with Java smart card technology.
Smart Technology Inceptions has completed over 120 smart card implementations for the Stones franchise, enabling the pool bars to better understand their consumers and centralising control of the 15 outlets.
Hypercom, a US-based manufacturer of electronic payment systems, says its smart card terminals are the first to receive EMVCo Level 2 accreditation from Europay International. [Local rep: Grintek Telecom]
The project to replace identity books with smart cards has moved on to the evaluation of available systems. A request for proposal is expected in May, but it seems unlikely that e-cash will be included.
The State IT Agency (SITA) will hold a seminar on the SA multi-application identification card at its Centurion offices from 9am to 2.30pm tomorrow.