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rf IDEAS WAVE ID® Readers Support the Power of HID Employee Badge and Student ID in Apple Wallet

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

rf IDEAS, a global manufacturer of RFID credential readers, is excited to announce that Apple has certified its WAVE ID products to work with HID employee badge and student ID in the Apple Wallet.

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  • rf IDEAS, a global manufacturer of RFID credential readers, is excited to announce that Apple has certified its WAVE ID products to work with HID employee badge and student ID in the Apple Wallet.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111011747/en/
    The WAVE ID® Plus Mini and SP Plus readers support HID mobile credentials, including employee badge and Student ID in Apple Wallet.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “By leveraging the power of HID Employee Badge and Student ID in Apple Wallet for logical access, we are improving the user experience while enhancing data security,” commented Raul Cepeda Jr., Vice President of Product and Marketing at rf IDEAS.
  • This integration reinforces rf IDEAS’ strategy of supporting organizations that are looking to migrate to a mobile-first identity and access management strategy.

NFC Forum Supports Emerging Regulatory Requirements for Sustainable Product Development

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

NFC Forum , the leading standards body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, has launched a sustainability programme to help product and component manufacturers meet impending regulatory requirements for green manufacturing that will impact global product development.

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  • NFC Forum , the leading standards body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, has launched a sustainability programme to help product and component manufacturers meet impending regulatory requirements for green manufacturing that will impact global product development.
  • NFC Forum is developing an NFC DPP Standard to support emerging regulatory requirements, starting in the European Union to support Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulations (ESPR), with an initial focus on the electronics, batteries, and textile sectors, as specified by the European Commission1.
  • NFC Forum is defining how customer experience can be streamlined making payment, discounts, identity and access a single tap experience.
  • “Businesses already use NFC technology for a range of use cases and NFC Forum is looking to encourage organizations to maximize the technology’s potential.

MagTek Unveils DynaFlex II Go: A Compact, Rugged Device Redefining Secure Data Reading from Payment Cards, Mobile Wallets, and Barcodes

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Friday, January 12, 2024

SEAL BEACH, Calif., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MagTek, a global leader in security technology and retail electronic payments, proudly introduces DynaFlex II Go, the newest member of the DynaFlex family of readers.

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  • DynaFlex II Go features a sophisticated design that incorporates a seamlessly integrated secure card reader authenticator.
  • With a focus on ensuring a secure transaction experience, DynaFlex II Go adheres to PCI 6.x SCR standards, providing robust protection for sensitive financial data.
  • DynaFlex II Go seamlessly integrates with Magensa, providing L3-certified gateway access to leading payment processors, along with additional support for remote configuration services.
  • Additionally, the device supports reading and writing non-payment NFC data for NTAG, Mifare, and Desfire, meeting diverse access control needs.

Soulstones: A New Era of Friendship Bracelet & Kandi Trading

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Soulstone.io is excited to debut the Soulstone, ushering in a new approach to recreational friendship bracelet and kandi trading.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Soulstone.io is excited to debut the Soulstone, ushering in a new approach to recreational friendship bracelet and kandi trading.
  • Once tapped, users can add notes or media to their bracelet, trade them, and connect with others who are a part of the journey - no matter how far removed from the original bracelet trade.
  • With the rise of Friendship Bracelet trading during Taylor Swift's 2023 Eras Tour, combined with the continued popularity of EDM music festival Kandi trading, Soulstones were developed to deepen how people use these novelties to connect.
  • Support the Kickstarter campaign, connect with the team, and be part of a community that cherishes inclusion, memories, and friendship.

Baylor University Launches Mobile Credentials for Enhanced Campus Experience

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Monday, January 8, 2024

WACO, Texas, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baylor University announced today the launch of NFC wallet-based mobile credentials on its campus in collaboration with CBORD.

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  • WACO, Texas, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baylor University announced today the launch of NFC wallet-based mobile credentials on its campus in collaboration with CBORD.
  • This move positions Baylor as a trailblazer among Big 12 universities and exemplifies the institution's dedication to enhancing the campus experience for students, faculty and staff.
  • CBORD and Baylor were very methodical in the planning and preparation process to address all use cases of the mobile credentials to ensure the best-in-class student experience.
  • As Baylor embraces this new era of campus technology, it solidifies its reputation as a university that prioritizes innovation and the evolving needs of its community.

Aqara To Unveil New Smart Home Devices at CES 2024

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Aqara, a leading provider of smart home products, is thrilled to announce its participation in CES 2024.

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  • Aqara, a leading provider of smart home products, is thrilled to announce its participation in CES 2024.
  • The Border Router Plug and Smart Lock U300 will be Thread-capable, which will add to Aqara's growing number of native Matter products, making Aqara devices more interoperable.
  • The Aqara Border Router Plug represents an innovative advancement in smart plug and is among the first smart plugs announced to incorporate Thread Border Router capabilities.
  • At CES 2024, Aqara will also showcase Home Copilot, the new chatbot interface for the Aqara Home app, which is powered by Gen-AI.

HaiLa Technologies Showcases First Wi-Fi-based Extreme-low-power Backscatter Chip, Developed in Partnership with Presto Engineering

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Presto Engineering, a European leading expert in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, engineering, and production services, successfully collaborated with HaiLa to develop the first complete analog and digital implementation of HaiLa’s passive backscatter technology adapted to Wi-Fi RF bands.

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  • Presto Engineering, a European leading expert in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, engineering, and production services, successfully collaborated with HaiLa to develop the first complete analog and digital implementation of HaiLa’s passive backscatter technology adapted to Wi-Fi RF bands.
  • Supporting an SPI interface, the chip brings seamless connectivity to a wide range of IoT devices, such as multi-channel temperature and humidity sensors.
  • The joint partnership to develop the BSC2000 demonstrates the path to extreme-low power in IoT devices used in building, home and industrial automation; consumer electronics and wearables; smart transportation; agriculture; medical; and automotive markets.
  • Visit HaiLa at CES for a demonstration, Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, booth 6300, January 9-12.

GoTab's Phone Only POS (no card reader needed)

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoTab's new Phone Only POS (POP) fits in every pocket because it is just a phone (any phone, in fact) without the need for a card reader.  Benefits include days of battery life, a beautiful OLED display on a compact device, and the ease of use surpassing all handheld solutions in the market (all at a price point that is a third of competing solutions). And of course, it wouldn't be a POS if it couldn't accept a card payment, so iOS and Android phones accept contactless (NFC) card payments simply by tapping a card on the back of the phone.

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  • Hospitality commerce platform to debut newest solution at ICR Conference Jan. 8-10
    ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoTab 's new Phone Only POS (POP) fits in every pocket because it is just a phone (any phone, in fact) without the need for a card reader.
  • And of course, it wouldn't be a POS if it couldn't accept a card payment, so iOS and Android phones accept contactless (NFC) card payments simply by tapping a card on the back of the phone.
  • Unlike other platforms, tap-to-pay can all be done from the establishments' mobile POS without a card reader.
  • "With the Phone Only POS we saw a need in the market for operators to be able to process payments without a card reader, allowing team members to quickly process payments from a pocket-size mobile device on-the-go.

Boxlight Announces Licensed EDLA MimioPro G Interactive Flat Panel with Google Certified Professional Development for Educators

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology, digital signage, classroom and campus audio, and services, today announces the launch of MimioPro G, a Google EDLA-certified interactive flat panel that includes free Google certified training.

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  • Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology, digital signage, classroom and campus audio, and services, today announces the launch of MimioPro G, a Google EDLA-certified interactive flat panel that includes free Google certified training.
  • The EDLA-certified MimioPro G interactive flat panel provides easy, native access to Google accounts and tools including the Google Play Store and Google Workspace for Education, streamlined lesson delivery, and Boxlight’s suite of education software.
  • This Google EDLA-certified interactive flat panel is equipped with 50 touch points, micro antibacterial glass, and integrated NFC for quick user profile loading.
  • To help teachers and instructors fully utilize MimioPro G, EOS Education will offer three distinct tiers of Google-focused professional development for educators.

JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space launch "JCBDC" Phase 2 pilot to trial CBDC offline P2P payments

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

This solution was successfully piloted in Tokyo in 2023, which has enabled JCB, IDEMIA, and Soft Space to proceed to the next phase of the project.

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  • This solution was successfully piloted in Tokyo in 2023, which has enabled JCB, IDEMIA, and Soft Space to proceed to the next phase of the project.
  • The project uses IDEMIA's protocol, the industry standard for Offline CBDC Payments, and leverages on Soft Space's expertise in contactless payments.
  • JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space will implement the second phase of the project and conduct a pilot in early 2024.
  • "It gives me great honor to announce our collaboration with IDEMIA and Soft Space on this Phase 2 project continuing from Phase1.