Tag Archive for 'Mobile and Telecom'

The Role of Standards in NFC

From : Proxama 09-Aug-09 11:28:00 AM
How many standards bodies does it take to lay solid foundations for a new technology? In the process of researching content for a paper on Near Field Communication (NFC) – specifically, the role of Trusted Services Managers (TSMs) – for the Smart Mobility conference, I’ve been side tracked a little by this important issue.

Innovision Research & Technology plc Joining the Board of the NFC Forum

From : Innovision R&T 09-Aug-09 11:29:00 AM
Innovision Research & Technology plc is pleased to announce that it is joining the Board of the NFC Forum and is now a Sponsor member.

Fairtheworld Interviews Chinese SIM Manufacturing Giant - Eastcompeace

From : PR Newswire 07-Aug-09 12:46:00 PM
On August 3rd, International Business Director of Eastcompeace Mr. Daniel Hu sat for an interview by Fairtheworld.com, during which Mr. Daniel Hu revealed the company's latest development - It set up a subsidiary in India at the end of July. The preparatory work is already finished and the subsidiary will be announced publicly before long. In addition, Mr. Daniel Hu told reporters that Eastcompeace is now engaging in initial preparations for entry into some emerging markets across the world.

US subway rides via cellphones still a ways away

From : Reuters 06-Aug-09 12:53:00 PM
Imagine waving your cell phone and being admitted through the turnstile of a subway station, or ordering and paying for a gift without once having to open your wallet or enter a credit-card number.

Globalive selects SmartTrust for Next-Generation SIM Platform (Canada)

From : Wireless Federation 06-Aug-09 2:06:00 PM
In its goal to become a major presence in the Canadian telecom market, Globalive Wireless has selected solutions from SmartTrust to build an extremely sophisticated yet user-friendly wireless network. SmartTrust, a developer of Mobile Device Management (MDM) and SIM management software for mobile operators, will supply Globalive with a common and SIM independent platform for managing next-generation handsets, a customized roaming product, and a turnkey solution for launching value-added services.

Mobile Payments May Make PCI Obsolete

From : StorefrontBacktalk 06-Aug-09 6:52:00 AM
As more people start paying for goods and services using their phone, rather than a credit card, they are venturing into that ethereal netherworld that is “beyond PCI” – in this case, literally, as their daring actions challenge the Payment Card Industry to drop “card” from their name. But there’s more to the challenge than semantics.

Contactless is just getting started

From : Contactless News 04-Aug-09 5:53:00 PM
It's an interesting time for contactless smart card technology.

An open letter to Nokia from a former employee: kill Ovi, spin off the hardware unit, become a bank

From : IntoMobile 04-Aug-09 10:00:00 AM
On numerous occasions people have commented that the way I write about Nokia (NYSE: NOK) makes me sound bitter about being fired.

Pass & Fly project to make easier check-in and boarding procedures at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport

From : Invest in Cote d'Azur, the blue chip coast 04-Aug-09 10:48:00 AM
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, Air France, Amadeus and IT provider IER have joined forces for this partnership project geared at reducing costs while speeding up the passenger check-in & boarding. Based on NFC (Near Field Communication) technology which enables contactless ‘proximity transactions”, the solution allows passengers to go through the different steps of the process simply with their mobile phone in hand.

Brigham Young University to test new NFC microSD solution

From : Near Field Communications World 03-Aug-09 4:18:00 PM
A new microSD-based NFC solution from US start-up Rfinity is to undergo its first field trial at Brigham Young University-Idaho in September.