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Contributor: Louis Modell

Louis Modell
Louis Modell joined Identive’s ID Infrastructure division, formerly SCM Microsystems, in 1999 through SCM’s acquisition of Microtech International and Dazzle Multimedia. Louis now holds the title of VP and General Manager, Americas for Identive’s ID Infrastructure division. From 1991, he held various sales and senior management positions at Microtech International, a memory and hard drive company. With over 20 years of unique business experience, Louis is a skilled global, and cross-functional senior manager with strong qualifications in sales, strategic marketing and business development. He holds B.S. in Business Management and in Computer Information Systems from Quinnipiac University.
Recent Posts by Louis Modell:

Getting ‘Smarter’ With Smart Cards

Written on April 30, 2012 | Posted in Smart Cards / Contactless

I’ve seen many of your recent social media posts regarding smart cards. Only having a very general understanding of them, would you care to further describe the basics of smart card technology?  Everyone is quite familiar with credit, debit and loyalty cards; however, many are not cognizant of their ‘smarter’ sibling, the smart card. Though a smart card resembles your typical credit card in size and shape, its internal composition is a whole lot different. Whereas a credit or debit card is simply comprised of plastic and a magnetic stripe,...

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What Are The Benefits of NFC?

Written on November 1, 2011 | Posted in NFC Technology

Virtually anyone can benefit from the use of NFC (near field communication). Whether it be retailers, manufacturers, consumers, venues, or public transit authorities, NFC offers valuable services for everyone. All one needs is an NFC-enabled device and a tag – A simple touch will allow even the most inexperienced end users to take advantage of a world of opportunity. The best part about NFC technology is that “…it just works!™” Louis Modell (VP of Americas for Identive’s ID Infrastructure division) highlights, “NFC requires no programming or complicated set up by...

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