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May 2007 • Volume 12 Number 5 |
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Member News Gemalto Wins Global Product Excellence in Digital Security Award Amsterdam, Netherlands and Arlington, VA, May 22, 2007–Gemalto (Euronext 0000400653 GTO), a world leader in digital security, today announced that Info Security Products Guide has named its Protiva™ solution the winner of the 2007 Global Product Excellence in Digital Security - Customer Trust Award. For this award, more than 18,000 end-users and prospective customers worldwide were invited to vote for the products that they trust the most when it comes to protecting their digital resources. [ read the full release ] SuperCom Inc. Expands its First Responder Presence with Another Major County Government Order MCLEAN, Virginia, May 21, 2007–SuperCom Inc., a provider of incident management, active RF and credentialing solutions, today announced that it has received a second-phase order from a county government in the northeastern region of the U.S. The customer is one of two northeastern U.S. counties that deployed the Company’s Incident Response Management System (IRMS) in January 2007. [ read the full release ] Giesecke & Devrient Boosts Profitability and Invests in Innovation Munich, May 22, 2007–Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) has significantly boosted profitability with a new corporate strategy and has developed outstanding growth prospects following its successful reorganization. In fiscal 2006, the Munich-based technology group with nearly 8,300 worldwide employees generated close to EUR 1.3 billion in revenues. This represents a five percent increase over the prior year. Earnings (EBIT) rose 15.5 percent to EUR 93 million, while the return on sales reached 7.2 percent. Net income for the year amounted to EUR 81 million. The group also honed its innovative edge during the year by stepping up research and development investment by almost 12 percent to EUR 76 million. [ read the full release ] LifeNexus Selects Gemalto for North America's First Healthcare Payment Card CardTech/SecurTech Conference 2007, San Francisco, May 16, 2007–Gemalto, a world leader in digital security, has been chosen by LifeNexus, Inc. as the exclusive supplier of technology and professional services for North America’s first healthcare payment card. LifeNexus will issue the Personal Health Card directly to consumers, working with employers and other sponsoring organizations. This groundbreaking initiative makes access to personal health information and payment for health related services secure, fast and convenient. [ read the full release ] Smart Card Alliance Identity Council Successfully Increases Awareness of Identity Issues and Technologies in its First Year Princeton Junction, NJ, May 15, 2007–The Smart Card Alliance Identity Council successfully provided education on and increased awareness of identity issues and technologies in its first year, focusing particularly on new government initiatives like REAL ID and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). The Council today announced its accomplishments for the last year, plans for the upcoming year and newly elected officers and steering committee members, including chair Neville Pattinson, vice president of government affairs and standards for Gemalto North America. [ read the full release ] Gemalto's Three-In-One Solution Combines One Time Password, Digital Identification and Secure Data Storage ARLINGTON, VA, MAY 9, 2007–Gemalto North America’s Protiva Secure Digital Companion (SDC) is a USB flash memory device that is the first solution on the market to combine one time password (OTP), secure storage and digital certificate credentials in one device, increasing efficiency, convenience and security for users. SDC is aimed at enterprises whose employees require secure remote access from any location and need to protect their portable data. Gemalto’s latest innovation further extends its Protiva™ strong authentication platform, an end-to-end solution that includes an authentication server, client software and a family of interoperable digital security devices. [ read the full release ] Online Banking: Gemalto First to Receive MasterCard® and Visa CAP 2007 Certification for its Two-Factor Authentication Device Amsterdam, The Netherlands, May 9, 2007–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), a world leader in digital security, today announces it is the first company to achieve the MasterCard® and Visa Chip Authentication Program (CAP) 2007 certification of its Pocket reader, designed to secure authentication of cardholders for remote banking and e-commerce. In addition, the Gemalto product is compliant with APACS (the UK payment association) specifications. With this convenient device, banking customers use their payment card and their Personal Identification Number (PIN) code to securely access online services, just as easily as they do at point-of-sale terminals. It has already been selected by major banks across Europe and close to one million units will be shipped this year. According to a Dec 2006 report by Frost & Sullivan, Gemalto holds the world’s leading position in smart card reader solutions. [ read the full release ] Smart Card Alliance Says 2D Barcode in Proposed REAL ID Driver's License Would Be Inadequate for Security, Privacy PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ, May 8, 2007–The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should not rely on static 2D barcode technology to store citizens’ personal information on REAL ID driver’s licenses or identification cards due to its inherent security drawbacks, according to the Smart Card Alliance’s comments in response to the DHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on minimum standards for REAL ID cards. [ read the full release ] SourceMedia and Smart Card Alliance Partner on Expanded, Enhanced CardTechSecurTech in 2008 NEW YORK, NY and PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ, May 3, 2007–The Smart Card Alliance and SourceMedia announced a new partnership that will combine the Alliance’s annual conference with CardTechSecurTech (CTST), the largest card and identity technology event in North America. Beginning in 2008, the Alliance will spearhead the CTST conference agenda development, bringing the Alliance’s base of leading smart card technology suppliers and end users together in one venue. SourceMedia will continue to provide its extensive event management experience and resources, along with the promotional benefits its broad range of publications and websites deliver, including Cards & Payments, Card Technology, CardLine, CardLine Asia and American Banker. [ read the full release ] INSIDE Teams With Smart Card Alliance, SourceMedia, CPI Card Group, Discover Network to Host a Contactless Payment Webinar on May 3rd Aix en Provence, France, May 3rd, 2007–INSIDE Contactless, a leading provider of advanced, open standard contactless chip technologies, today announced that it is working with the Smart Card Alliance, SourceMedia, CPI Card Group, the Discover Network to host a Webinar entitled: Contactless Payments - Issuers Meet Demand for Speed and Convenience. This event is scheduled to take place at 12:00 Noon EST on Thursday, May 3rd. [ read the full release ] Thales SafeSign Management Server Certified under GSA FIPS 201 Evaluation Program In order to comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), US Federal Government Agencies must purchase products that have been approved by GSA (General Services Administration ) and that are listed on the approved products list. Thales SafeSign Management Server is now certified for Electronic Personalization and listed on the GSA FIPS 201 (Federal Information Processing Standards) approved products list. [ read the full release ] LGS Selects Thales' SONET Datacryptor encryptors For Department Of Defense Deployment Weston, Florida, April 30, 2007–Thales, a global provider of cryptographic security products and services and ID management solutions to governments and financial networks announced today that LGS, a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent dedicated to serving the U.S. government community, will offer to deploy the Thales SONET Datacryptors as a part of the Army’s Infrastructure Modernization Program. [ read the full release ] Smart Card Alliance Urges States to Put Security, Privacy First for Enhanced Driver's License Pilots with DHS PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ, April 24, 2007–The privacy and security of U.S. citizens would take a back seat to convenience if border states follow the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recommendations to pilot long-range, vicinity-read RFID-based state driver’s licenses that would double as border crossing cards, according to a statement released by the Smart Card Alliance. [ read the full release ] Gemalto Showcases its Machine-to-Machine Solution at SIMposium 2007 SIMposium 2007 tradeshow, Berlin, April 24, 2007–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), a world leader in digital security, is demonstrating its dedicated offer tailored to the specific needs of the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) market at SIMposium 2007. Gemalto designed a robust SIM-based device that meets the stringent requirements of the industrial environment in terms of vibrations and shocks. The next release of the product will feature extended life span and resistance to strong temperature variations. The Gemalto card can be pre-embedded within M2M communicating modules, optimizing logistics and reducing the related costs for M2M players. In March 2007, SFR Entreprises announced the launch of EasySIM together with Gemalto, while Bouygues Telecom announced the first European deployment of M2M cards for Shell Butagaz, alongside Gemalto and Sensile Technologies S.A. [ read the full release ] Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council Announces Successful Second Year, New Officers and Upcoming Projects Princeton Junction, NJ, April 23, 2007–The Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council today announced its second year results, upcoming project plans and new officers, including returning chair, Paul Korczak from MTA New York City Transit. Formed in 2005, the Transportation Council is a focused group within the overall structure of the Alliance that works to help accelerate the deployment of standards-based smart card payment programs within the transportation industry. The new council plans and leadership were announced this month at the Transportation Council in-person meeting in Salt Lake City. [ read the full release ] OTI and SMART Launch MediSmart™ Medical Card Solution in Kenya Fort Lee, NJ, April 23, 2007–On Track Innovations Ltd, (OTI) (NASDAQ: OTIV), a global leader in contactless microprocessor-based smart card solutions for homeland security, payments, petroleum payments and other applications, today announced that Smart Applications International Ltd. (SMART), a Kenyan company committed to delivering technology driven secure healthcare solutions, has placed an order for 100,000 cards, which are to be issued by multiple medical scheme managers. SMART has commissioned close to 200 SMART device points of service at hospitals, pharmacies and general practitioner sites across Kenya, enabling patient authentication, verification of benefits and claims processing in a seamless process. Contactless smart cards have already been issued by a number of medical scheme managers as part of the program. [ read the full release ] Smart Card Alliance Annual Government Conference Opens with Strong Department of Defense Network Security Case Study Washington, D.C., April 12, 2007–“What an amazing enabler it is for security,” U.S. Army Col. Barry Hensley said of the Department of Defense (DOD) smart card-based network security implementation. Hensley’s remarks came as the Smart Card Alliance kicked off its 6th Annual Government Conference by hosting a meeting of the Federal Smart Card Interagency Advisory Board (IAB) at the Ronald Reagan Building yesterday. [ read the full release ] Smart Card Alliance Leads Education Effort on Identity Management, Cybersecurity at CardTech/SecurTech 2007 Princeton Junction, NJ, April 19, 2007–With reports of security breaches increasingly in the news, commercial and government organizations recognizing the critical need to strengthen IT security are often turning to cards, tokens and new software solutions. The Smart Card Alliance will lead the discussion on these and other trends in cybersecurity and identity management in its full-day educational session, May 16th from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the SecurTech 2007 conference on secure identification, part of CardTech/SecurTech (CTST) 2007. The CTST event is being held May 15th–17th at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco. [ read the full release ] Gemalto Ranked as Leading Supplier of e-Passport Programs by Keesing Journal of Documents & Identity Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 19, 2007–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), a world leader in digital security, is positioned as the #1 supplier in the Annual Report E-passports 2006-2007 of Keesing Journal of Documents & Identity. [ read the full release ] INSIDE Contactless and Mobile Distillery Team up for NFC (Near Field Communication) development interoperability software solution WIMA NFC Developers Summit, Monaco, April 18th, 2007–INSIDE Contactless, a leading provider of advanced, open standard contactless chip technologies, and leader in NFC technology, today announced its partnership with Mobile Distillery, a specialist java mobile porting Software Company, to develop an interoperable Java ME solution for NFC developers. [ read the full release ] Gemalto Supports Barclays' Large-Scale Roll Out of Two-Factor Authentication Solution for Online Banking in the UK Gemalto Supports Barclays' Large-Scale Roll Out of Two-Factor Authentication Solution for Online Banking in the UK Amsterdam, The Netherlands, April 18, 2007–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), a world leader in digital security, today announces it is providing Barclays Bank plc, one of the largest financial services institutions in the world, with a tailor-made product supporting Barclays project to offer stronger authentication for online banking customers. The Gemalto solution includes the authentication devices and a full service encompassing design of the readers, fulfillment and distribution to the Barclays customer. In addition, Gemalto produced a unique looking device, customized with the bank’s visual corporate identity. The contract calls for the delivery of over half a million units by the end of this year and includes options for additional deliveries into 2008. [ read the full release ] Rapid Expansion of Smart Cards in Government Evident as Smart Card Alliance Conference Concludes PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ, APRIL 17, 2007–The Smart Card Alliance government conference speakers from the federal government and industry reported on the significant progress in smart card programs and available technology since they last met in Washington D.C. one year ago. [ read the full release ] Bankcard Issuers Share Experience with Contactless Payment Rollouts at Smart Card Alliance Webinar Princeton Junction, NJ, April 16, 2007–Consumers love fast and convenient contactless payments, and top card issuers like Wells Fargo, KeyBank and BB&T are responding–more than 20 million contactless financial payment cards have been issued in the United States. Well-known retailers are on board too, with more than 46,000 merchant locations worldwide enabled to accept contactless payments. Issuers interested in learning why contactless payments are so popular and how they can take advantage of the benefits of the technology are invited to join a free Smart Card Alliance webinar, “Contactless Payments: Issuers Meet Demand for Speed and Convenience,” May 3rd at 12:00pm Eastern Time. [ read the full release ] Smart Card Alliance Cites Contactless Payments Council's First Year Outreach and Education Achievements Princeton Junction, NJ, April 16, 2007–With leading banks issuing millions of contactless credit and debit cards, and retailers increasingly accepting them, the Smart Card Alliance Contactless Payments Council took on the role of educator in its first year, providing resources on every aspect of the technology. The Council today announced its first year results, as well as the newly elected officers and plans for the upcoming year. [ read the full release ] Datacard Group Launches Card Issuance System for Cost-Conscious Organizations Minnetonka, Minn., April 17, 2007—Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, today introduced the Datacard® MX2000™ card issuance system, a cost-effective system that offers the essential technologies card issuers need to personalize cards with exceptional productivity and reliability. [ read the full release ] UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL APRIL 17th WIMA NFC Developers Summit, Monaco, April 17, 2007–INSIDE Contactless, a leading provider of advanced, open standard contactless chip technologies, and leader in NFC technology, today announced its partnership with Mobile Distillery, a specialist java mobile porting Software Company, to develop an interoperable Java ME solution for NFC developers. [ read the full release ] Former FBI Associate Deputy Director Oliver 'Buck' Revell, Noted Homeland Security Advisor, Appointed to SuperCom Advisory Board MCLEAN, Va. and QADIMA, Israel, April 16–SuperCom, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPCBF; Euronext: SUP), a provider of Incident Management and active RFID solutions, today announced that Oliver “Buck” Revell, former Associate Deputy Director in charge of Criminal Investigations, Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Intelligence at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and one of the world’s most recognized experts in the fight against terrorism, has joined its Advisory Board. Led by former Central Intelligence Agency Director R. James Woolsey, SuperCom’s Advisory Board was created to assist SuperCom in broadening its presence in the government, military, and law enforcement sectors and to identify the most innovative technology practices and the core technology needs of the homeland security and related markets. [ read the full release ] INSIDE Names Rajesh Sharma its New Director of Technical Services Aix en Provence, France, April 16th, 2007–INSIDE Contactless, a leading provider of advanced, open standard contactless chip technologies, today announced that it has appointed Mr. Rajesh Sharma to its North America Operations, to help address the growing demand for its industry leading contactless payment technology. [ read the full release ] Gemalto Smart ID Card Approved for U.S. Government Deployment Smart Card Alliance Government Conference, Washington, DC, April 13, 2007–Gemalto, a world leader in digital security, today announced it is the first company with a smart identity credential for U.S. federal employees and contractors that works with both existing HID physical access control systems as well the new ones being planned to comply with the latest federal requirements. Gemalto’s credential makes it easier for federal agencies and departments to move to the new Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards required by a Presidential directive. The new credentials also include Gemalto technology for digital security applications like desktop logon, network access and electronic document signature. [ read the full release ] Gemalto First with Complete Card Management and Personalization Solution Approved for U.S. Government Deployment Smart Card Alliance Government Conference, Washington, DC, April 13, 2007–Gemalto, a world leader in digital security, is the first company with a complete solution for card management and personalization that meets the new U.S. federal identity credential requirements. Now government agencies and departments can obtain credentials and all of the other necessary components from a single provider, greatly reducing implementation complexity and the time needed to personalize and issue the credentials. Gemalto’s solution enables agencies to issue identity credentials that can be verified as authentic using specially designed readers, and heighten digital security with applications like desktop logon, network access and electronic document signature. When coupled with a new generation of physical access control systems, the new credentials also increase physical access security. [ read the full release ]
Tokyo, April 9, 2007–Athena Smartcard Solutions announced today that its ASEKey Crypto smart card token successfully completed the Microsoft certification program for smart card minidrivers. Minidrivers are essentially “device drivers” for smart cards as implemented in the Windows Smart Card Framework. Vendors which build such minidrivers may choose to have theirs certified by Microsoft, ensuring, for the first time, that smart cards that are certified provide the best compatibility experience for Windows customers. [ read the full release ]
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