Cubic adds NFC capability to smartphones

Cubic Transportation Systems is to integrate On Track Innovations’ (oti) Wave near field communication (NFC) device into its NextWave mobile mass transit platform, adding NFC capability to virtually any smartphone or tablet through the audio jack. Launched in September 2013, Cubic’s NextWave platform simplifies the complexities of deploying mobile services by providing a cloud-based solution that integrates closed- and open-loop contactless fare systems, payment processors, mobile networks, NFC platforms
November 4, 2014 Read time: 2 mins
378 Cubic Transportation Systems is to integrate On Track Innovations’ (oti) Wave near field communication (NFC) device into its NextWave mobile mass transit platform, adding NFC capability to virtually any smartphone or tablet through the audio jack.

Launched in September 2013, Cubic’s NextWave platform simplifies the complexities of deploying mobile services by providing a cloud-based solution that integrates closed- and open-loop contactless fare systems, payment processors, mobile networks, NFC platforms, iOS and Android devices and now oti’s WAVE.
 
Less than half the size of a standard car key fob, oti's Wave device uses the audio jack as an easy and cost-effective way to add NFC capability to smartphones or tablet, including Apple iPhones, iPads and Android-based mobile devices. Once configured, it can also operate independently, allowing users to keep the Wave on their keychain to make secure transactions with a simple wave of the device over any NFC reader. The device has received certification from major payment companies, including 1758 Visa and 1756 MasterCard.
 
“oti’s Wave dramatically expands our capabilities for managing secure NFC-based transactions,” said David deKozan, vice president of strategic initiatives, Cubic Transportation Systems. “The Wave’s small form factor, core functionality, ease of use, and remarkable versatility make it a perfect complement to our NextWave solution.”
 
“We believe NextWave is the ideal platform to showcase Wave’s unique power and efficiency. Cubic has the proven capability and experience to rapidly deploy the WAVE to their customer base of more than 450 transport operators who serve more than 38 million commuters every day in major markets worldwide. We anticipate continued collaboration with the Cubic team to rollout customer pilot programs over the coming months,” said Gonen Ziv, president of oti America.

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