The European Payments Council and the smart card infrastructure specifications body have signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate their NFC development work. More
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Towards global standards for NFC — in payments and in electronic ID
OPINION: In separate moves, three organisations have taken significant steps forward in the move towards global standards for NFC, not only in payments but also in the electronic ID market. More
EMVCo takes first step towards NFC payments standards
The EMV payment standards body owned by Visa, MasterCard, American Express and JCB is inviting mobile operators, chip and handset manufacturers and application providers to a two day meeting designed to help shape EMVCo’s NFC standards strategy. More
GlobalPlatform sets out stall on multi-application NFC systems
A new, detailed white paper explains the work the international smart card specifications body has completed so far and outlines its future plans. More
Tyfone puts NFC into microSD cards
The company’s patented technology allows an NFC secure element, controller and antenna to be built into SD and microSD cards, making it possible for mobile phone and PDA owners to add near field communication capabilities to their devices by just adding a Tyfone card. More
Orange moves towards NFC deployment with new SIM
Orange has been working with smart card and SIM specialist Sagem Orga for more than a year to develop a custom SWP-enabled NFC SIM that is tailored to the mobile operator’s requirements. More
NXP announces Mifare4Mobile API spec, adds Mifare Plus and expands licensing deal with Renesas
Mifare4Mobile specifications will be released within months, making it easier for Mifare-based transit ticketing and other applications to be provided via a ticket holder’s mobile phone. More