Motorola’s venture capital arm has invested an undisclosed amount in RFID and mobile-phone payment technology developer ViVOtech, Computer Business Review reported earlier.

Santa Clara, Calif.-based ViVOtech develops hardware and software that enables cell phone users to pay for goods and services using RFID-enabled debit or credit cards, or using near-field communication mobile phone, CBR reports.  

Gemalto is adding SIM-based NFC technology to Japan credit card provider JCB’s J/Speedy contactless payment solution. The move is designed to add enhanced user experience, improved branding and greater market penetration, allowing banks to be better equipped to respond to market demands regardless of contactless standard or form factor used. 

Gemalto is adding SIM-based NFC technology to Japan credit card provider JCB’s J/Speedy contactless payment solution. The move is designed to add enhanced user experience, improved branding and greater market penetration, allowing banks to be better equipped to respond to market demands regardless of contactless standard or form factor used. 

ARM has introduced the availability of the ARM® SecurCore® SC300™ processor designed specifically for contactless and USB smart cards and embedded security applications. The SecurCore SC300 processor provides system performance with very low power consumption, and simplifies the migration to 32-bit smart card platforms. 

Motorola announced that it has made an equity investment in ViVOtech. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Unlike other contactless technology offerings available on the mobile application market today, ViVOtech’s platform is designed for easy collaboration among issuers, mobile operators and technology providers to deliver the most intuitive and integrated consumer experience across a range of new customer services.” 

Motorola announced that it has made an equity investment in ViVOtech. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Unlike other contactless technology offerings available on the mobile application market today, ViVOtech’s platform is designed for easy collaboration among issuers, mobile operators and technology providers to deliver the most intuitive and integrated consumer experience across a range of new customer services.” 

Rapid Growth in Membership Shows Momentum for Near Field Communication

WAKEFIELD, Mass.–The NFC Forum (http://www.nfc-forum.org), a non-profit industry association that advances the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, today announced its newest Sponsor member: NTT DoCoMo, Inc.

Joining as a Principal member is BlueChip Technologies S.A. Associate members who have joined recently are: Alcatel-Lucent, Artimi, Inc., Brother Industries, Ltd., NTT Data Corporation, Sagem Orga GmbH, Siemens AG, STMicroelectronics, TUV SUD AG and USA Technologies, Inc.