Vizibility opens its NFC program to technology developers attending this year’s SXSW conference in Texas

NFC Technology

Vizibility Inc., an online identity management and professional services firm, has announced that it has opened up 1,000 spots for its previously private NFC beta program. The company has been experimenting with NFC technology for the past several years, hoping to develop a new platform for businesses and individuals to communicate more efficiently. The spots in the program are open only to those attending this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas. Those participating in the program will be given one-year access to Vizibility’s NFC platform at no…

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O2 and Isobar team to accelerate the development of NFC technology through new contest

NFC Technology

O2, the UK’s largest telecommunications company, has announced a contest for tech-savvy people looking to share their innovative ideas on how to use NFC technology. The company has partnered with Isobar, a modern communications agency, for the event, which will be held from February 24 to the 25. The contest is being labeled as the UK’s first NFC accelerator event and will aim to help developers secure funding for their innovative projects. Though the event is designed as a contest, its true goal is to accelerate the development of NFC…

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NFC Forum issues global call for innovative NFC-related projects

NFC Technology

The NFC Forum, a non-profit industry association that promotes universal standards regarding the use of NFC technology, has issued a worldwide call to technology developers, inviting them to participate in the upcoming Tap into Innovation NFC Global Competition 2012. The association is looking for promising new projects that could advance the use of NFC technology. The group is anticipating a wide variety of entries into the competition that cover a number of different industries. NFC technology is becoming a major force in the worlds of commerce and marketing. The technology…

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Nokia has big plans for NFC phones

Nokia technology news

NFC is gaining in popularity, finding acceptance all over the world. More companies, both big and small, are opting to make use of the technology as a way to expedite customer service. While much of the focus is on NFC’s affinity for contactless payments and mobile commerce, there are new ideas on the horizon that could change how people look at the technology. These ideas are pioneered by Nokia, and they have some interesting concepts on how to take NFC to the next level. At the Nokia Research Center in…

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