ID scanners play a significant role in capturing important information in organizations. These electronic machines read data on ID cards for purposes of identification or proof of age. They are not an incursion to privacy but a verification in adherence to the law for public safety or owner’s measures. Consider these factors before buying an ID scanner. 1. Simplicity A good ID scanner should be user-friendly with the ability to access data quickly. Ideally, it should be an automatic ID scanning device fitted with a large screen for quick and…
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Major credit companies come together to make mobile commerce more secure
As mobile commerce begins to gain momentum among consumers, some major credit card companies are developing mobile apps that will boost the security features of NFC-enabled smart phones. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are all investing in NFC-powered mobile transaction, believing that the mobile commerce will become a favored payment medium in the future. Mobile commerce has been plagued with concerns over security, however, leaving many questioning whether the industry will ever become established. The security issues inherent in mobile commerce are quite glaring. Given that financial information must…
Read MoreEveryone is talking about new mobile wallet technology
Though credit cards are still the standard here in the United States, in other parts of the world – such as Kenya – smartphones have replaced the card and card-reader technology which are now considered to be obsolete in that nation. In fact, among Kenyan adults, 70 percent use their mobile phones to pay for goods and services at a point of sale, and this country is not alone. Around the globe, an ever increasing number of people are using their mobile devices to pay for retail goods, groceries, and…
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