News on ID Cards, ID Badges and Photo ID Systems: 09/26/2004

7,000 citizens get new ID cards

4:19 AM

Almost 7,000 individuals from about 1,123 households in Thimphu town including the extended municipal area of Chang and Kawang have been issued the new citizenship identity cards according to the department of immigration and census, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs.

Full Article from kuenselonline.com.

Thursday, September 30, 2004

Malaysia issues dual interface ID card nationwide.

5:37 AM

By the end of 2005, all Malaysian citizens over the age of 12 will be carrying a dual interface contact/ contactless smart card as their national ID. With a population of 23 million, the Malaysian program is both one of the world?s first national ID card programs and one of the largest issuances of dual interface technology.

Full Article from contactlessnews.com.

Wednesday, September 29, 2004

National ID cards to be issued next year.

9:13 AM

THE government of Bangladesh has recently approved plans to implement a national identification card system for its citizens.The inspiration behind the project came from the students of the Computer Science and Engineering department (CSE) of North South University (NSU), who presented a preliminary plan to the government in April of this year. The objective is to provide an official document containing unique identification numbers to each and every citizen of the country.

Full Article from thedailystar.net.

GAO: Consular ID Cards Out of Control

9:03 AM

WASHINGTON -- The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report that finds that millions of consular identification (CID) cards have been issued by foreign governments. Many are accepted by U.S. government agencies, despite counterfeiting and security concerns.

Full Article from newsmax.com.

Testing of French e-ID cards underway

9:02 AM

The machine is a portable terminal that is used by local agents to remotely capture the data needed to create the future e-ID cards, including personal information about the holder, digital picture and fingerprints. This equipment will make it easier for people such as senior citizens to request a card, without having to go to their local authority office.

Full Article from europa.eu.int.

City hall ups security measures

4:20 AM

City hall has toughened its security measures, installing thick glass walls and extra doors, and requiring visitor check-ins and photo ID cards.The changes have been in the works since the 9-11 attacks three years ago, and affect the top eight floors of the 12-storey municipal building.

Full Article from calgary.cbc.ca.

Monday, September 27, 2004

Fargo announced new DTC300 and DTC400 ID Card Printers

1:53 PM

Fargo Electronics, Inc. today announced the introduction of the DTC300 and DTC400 Card Printer/Encoders. The DTC300 and DTC400 are based on Fargo?s proven Direct-to-Card (DTCŽ) technology. ?These printer/encoders signal a breakthrough in making card identity systems both secure and easy to use . . .

Full Article from www.smartcardtrends.com

Fargo Announces New CardJet? E-Card Featuring HID Proximity Technology

11:25 AM

Fargo Announces New CardJet? E-Card Featuring HID Proximity Technology

Partnership with AccessID Delivers Unique Capability
To Personalize Access Control Cards with CardJet? Digital Card Printing

Minneapolis (September 27, 2004) ? Fargo Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ ? FRGO), a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems, announced today that it has partnered with Access ID in the development of HID proximity cards specially designed for use in its CardJet series of inkjet card printer/encoders. AccessID specializes in using the advanced technologies of HID, Indala, and other technology providers to provide custom, secure card solutions for the electronic identification market.

?This leverages what CardJet Printing Technology brings to the marketplace,? said Alan Fontanella, Fargo?s head of product marketing for printer media. ?CardJet represents a familiar technology that provides exceptional image quality at an affordable price point. Now it also offers the enhanced security and functionality that electronic cards can bring.?

The new cards feature HID 125 kHz proximity technology with a 26-bit format (the industry?s most popular format for HID?s proximity access control readers). They?re available in a generic, pre-programmed format or can be custom programmed with an organization?s site codes and designated markings. The cards have a graphics-quality surface for optimal image resolution and dry-adhesion resistance. They are available in 50-card SmartLoad? Card Cartridges for both the CardJet 410 and the CardJet C7.

?Our market research indicates that half of all new access control installations now require the integration of a card personalization system. The security professionals specifying these installations understand that adding a photo makes a prox card even more secure. And as the security market continues to grow, we envision additional electronic cards for the CardJet platform.?

Other product line developments
ˇ Using the same chemistry as the new prox card, Fargo has also developed blank card stock as well as magnetic stripe card stock for CardJet. These graphics-quality cards are available in 50-card cartridges for the CardJet C7 and 100-card cartridges for the CardJet 410.

ˇ New infrared blocking ink: A new formulation of ink is now available in CardJet SmartLoad Ink Cartridges. The new formula offers greater resistance to smearing, a particular advantage when printing bar codes.

About Fargo
Fargo is a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems. The company manufactures and markets systems that include secure card printer/encoders, materials and software. Fargo helps organizations reduce security vulnerabilities and potential for loss of time, money and lives by continually improving the authenticity of identity credentials. More than 80,000 Fargo systems have been installed in the U.S. and in over 80 other countries through Fargo's global distribution network of professional security integrators.

Personalized ID cards produced by Fargo card identity systems provide physical, information, and transaction security for a wide variety of applications and industries including corporate, national IDs, drivers? licenses, universities, schools, government and membership. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, a suburb of Minneapolis. For more information, visit Fargo?s Web site at http://www.fargo.com/.

About HID
HID is the premier global supplier of contactless access control cards and readers for the security industry. With over 200 million credentials (cards, fobs and keys) in use worldwide, HID leads the industry in 13.56 MHz and 125 kHz RFID card and reader technology for a wide range of applications including access control, IT secure authentication, time and attendance, digital cash/cashless vending, automotive vehicle identification, and biometric verification. HID's award-winning product line includes iCLASSŽ 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards and readers, 125 kHz proximity, magnetic stripe, and Wiegand technology cards and readers. The company also provides specialized card manufacturing services including custom pre-printed graphics, micro printing and anti-counterfeiting elements, holograms or ultraviolet ink for increased card security. HID is headquartered in Irvine, California, with international offices supporting more than 100 countries. The company is part of the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technology Group. To learn more, please visit www.hidcorp.com.

About AccessID
AccessID specializes in using the advanced technologies of HID, Indala, and other technology companies to provide custom, secure card solutions for the electronic identification market. AccessID can combine proximityiCLASS?, MIFAREŽ, barcode, Wiegand, magnetic stripe, and contact smart card technologies all on one card. Secure card solutions include high resolution, four-color lithography, and embedded anti-counterfeiting features such as holograms, custom logos, and ultra-violet fluorescent inks. AccessID also offers multiple composite formulations engineered to meet high durability requirements for the corporate, education, financial, government, healthcare and airport markets. For more information, visit Fargo?s Web site.

Fargo Electronics Introduces DTC300 and DTC400 ID Card Printers

8:33 AM

Fargo Electronics, Inc. a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems, today announced the introduction of the Fargo DTC300 and Fargo DTC400 Card Printer/Encoders. The DTC300 and DTC400 are based on Fargo?s proven Direct-to-Card (DTCŽ) technology.

These printer/encoders signal a breakthrough in making card identity systems both secure and easy to use,? said Kathleen Phillips, Fargo?s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. ?The market is expanding to include organizations that haven?t previously used a card identity program or are ready to step up to a more advanced program. These new systems offer sophisticated security that?s affordable and simple to use.?

New user conveniences

The DTC300 and DTC400?s next-generation technology features user conveniences that make card production simple. Fargo?s SmartLoad? Ribbon Cartridge is a pre-loaded, disposable cartridge with a one-way installation that eliminates improperly loaded ribbons. Users simply slide the cartridge in and close the front panel. This unique feature eliminates fumbling with ribbon spools and tearing ribbons.

Also integrated into the Ribbon Cartridge is Fargo?s patent-pending SmartClean? roller, which automatically removes potentially damaging dust and debris from each card before it?s printed. With each ribbon change, a new cleaning roller is installed, ensuring clean cards for the life of the printer. Clean cards result in better quality prints and also help protect the print head, a critical component of ID card printers.

?The all-in-one ribbon and cleaning cartridge is a significant step forward in user convenience,? continued Phillips. ?Anyone who?s operated a card printer before knows the challenges users face: the ribbons can be difficult to load and the separate card cleaning mechanisms are often changed infrequently or not at all. This new design eliminates both those problems and can save time and money.?

Fargos SmartScreen LCD Control Panel adds additional user convenience. This two-line display replaces confusing indicator lights with easy-to-understand prompts and commands, providing the user constant updates on the status of print jobs.

A number of options will soon be available with the DTC300 and DTC400. Magnetic stripe encoding and an E-card docking station will be available on both models as either factory-installed or field-upgradeable options. With these options, users can encode magnetic stripes, and encode or read up to three types of smart card technology: ISO 7816 contact smart chips (the world?s most commonly used contact smart card standard); MIFAREŽ and iCLASSŽ contactless smart chips; and HID proximity (?prox?) cards (read-only).

Also available soon as a factory-installed option on the DTC300 or a factory- or field-installed option on the DTC400 is dual-sided printing for greater flexibility in card design.

The DTC300

The DTC300 was designed for small corporations, parks and recreation facilities, health clubs, ski resorts and general loyalty applications. It comes complete with user-friendly photo ID software and a standard two-year warranty. It carries a manufacturer?s suggested retail price of $2295.

The DTC400

The DTC400 offers Fargo?s new Print Security Suite as an additional upgradeable feature. This user-friendly software provides up to five powerful applications to help control the issuance and help ensure the authenticity of ID cards. Fargo SecureMark? technology powers the suite, creating a new, higher level of security among the printer/encoder, software and materials.

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