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  • Vic "Tcard" AU$1 billion over budget, 15 months late

    The introduction of a new public transport smartcard for Melbourne will cost more than AU$1 billion, and is running 15 months behind schedule according to a report, but the Victorian government will persist with the project.

  • "Swipe off" danger for Myki users

    Melbourne public transport users could be slugged more than the cost of their fare if they fail to "swipe off" under the new electronic ticketing system, it was revealed this week.

  • Qld Govt signs Placard smartcard deal

    The Queensland Government has signed a contract with Australian card manufacturing company Placard to provide millions of smartcard-based drivers' licences to the state.

  • Keycorp sells smart card business for $25m

    Struggling Australian smart card and point of sale company Keycorp today said it would sell its smart card business for $25.3 million to an unnamed international company.

  • ANZ and Canberra in smartcard deal

    ANZ Bank has struck a deal with the federal government which will see its business customers issued smartcards for making secure transactions with government departments.

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    Smart cards are anticipated to be the next generation in public transport ticketing systems. What are the obstacles faced in implementing them?

  • NEC hands the office keys to a biometric smartcard

    NEC has launched a biometric smartcard security system that combines the technologies needed to authorise a user's physical access to corporate buildings with their network and application access.

  • Banks inch towards voice authentication

    Banks are slowly moving towards deploying voice-authentication technologies in order to add an extra layer of security for their online and telephone banking customers.

  • Finding a replacement for passwords

    Verification gadgets range from tokens to mobile-phone-based systems, but cost keeps them from catching on.

  • Biometrics: Still searching for a pulse

    A few years ago, the uptake of biometric technology was considered a sure thing. But fast forward to present day and ZDNet Australia can reveal that companies are reluctant to use biometrics due to their negative stigma.

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    Smart cards are anticipated to be the next generation in public transport ticketing systems. What are the obstacles faced in implementing them?

  • ThinkPad X41

    Though costly and a bit heavier than the ThinkPad X40 it replaces, the ultraportable ThinkPad X41 is still a great choice for the corporate road warrior's dream machine.

  • Acer TravelMate 8005LMi

    Building on an already-successful design, the Dothan-based TravelMate 8005LMi delivers an impressive combination of features, performance and battery life.

  • Tablet PCs: Take one and call me in the morning

    Tablet PCs may be great for impressing your friends, but how useful are they in a corporate context? We look at five Tablet PCs from major vendors to find out.

  • Lean machines: making thin clients really cook

    ZDNet Australia shows you how to save money and keep staff happy with thin clients.

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