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Gemalto Achieves Certification in Accordance with the MasterCard International Payment Terminal Security Requirements for its MagIC³ Range

Supports Gemalto’s leadership in security for IP-enabled Point-of-Sale terminals Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Sept 25, 2008–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announces its entire range of MagIC³ Point-Of-Sale (POS) terminals received certification by an independent certified testing laboratory in accordance with MasterCard International Payment Terminal Security program. This security evaluation applies…

Whitepapers Available from VeriFone on Unattended and Contactless Payment Solutions

September 23, 2008–VeriFone has developed two new whitepapers on contactless and unattended payment technology, aimed at those with an interest in implementing or finding out about the latest payment solutions. The first whitepaper is called Buying into a New Payment Future and focuses on contactless payment systems. It includes an overview of electronic contactless payments…

Secure Services Corp. Announces Breakthrough in Smart Card and Biometric Authentication Technology

SHAPE Card™ Biometric Match-on-Card Using MULTOS OS Fast Fact: SSC’s SHAPE Card™ is a smart card using both Match-on-Card biometric fingerprint verification and the MULTOS™ operating system. Fast Fact: Smart card technology enhances both control and privacy while allowing for secure information access and data mobility. Downer Grove, Illinois, September 24, 2008–Secure Services Corporation (SSC)…

Atmel’s Secure 32-bit ARM System-On-Chip Microcontroller Awarded Common Criteria EAL4+ Certification

The First Secure System-on-Chip Awarded Common Criteria EAL4+ Certification Rousset, France, September 23, 2008–Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is proud to announce that the AT91S0100 and its derivatives have been granted Common Criteria certification EAL4+. This vulnerability assessment corresponds to today’s highest proven resistance against any security attack (AVA_VLA4). The AT91SO family is compliant with EMV…

Garanti Bank Rolls-Out Gemalto’s Most Advanced EMV Contactless Credit Cards in Turkey

Optelio multi-application card hosts EMV and contactless payment software, Garanti Bank’s Bonus loyalty scheme and e-ticketing ability on one single chip Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 23, 2008–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announces it has been chosen by Garanti Bank, a leading credit card issuer in Turkey, for the deployment…

Hypercom medCompact is First Terminal approved for Germany’s New Electronic Health Card

Approval Paves the Way for National Rollout SCOTTSDALE, AZ and BAD HERSFELD, GERMANY, September 22, 2008–Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced that its medCompact is the first healthcare terminal to receive e-Health BCS (Basic Command Set) approval from Gematik, the German healthcare organization. Starting next month, the device will be available in significant volumes as…

Government of India selects Gemalto to jump-start electronic passport program with first rollout for diplomats

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 17, 2008–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announces it has been selected to supply Gemalto’s Sealys eTravel solution to India’s National security printer, India Security Press. This solution is used to start India’s electronic passport rollout for Indian Officials and Diplomats. This marks a major milestone…

HID Global Takes a Logical Step in the Convergence of Access Control Solutions

Convenience Meets Security at the Desktop IRVINE, Calif., September 15, 2008–HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that it is expanding its position within the access control space to include logical access control products and solutions for converged security environments. By collaborating with IT industry leaders,…

VeriFone to Show Range of Unattended and Contactless Systems at KioskCom 2008, Stand 242

October 1-2, Olympia, London–VeriFone, the global leader in secure electronic payment solutions, will be displaying a wide variety of payment systems at KioskCom, from rugged, unattended kiosk solutions to devices which make it easy to integrate the latest contactless technology. There will also be the opportunity to see VeriFone’s newest payment solution, due to launch…

Innovation: Gemalto Combines SIM Card and DVD to Facilitate Mobile Internet Use for WIND Subscribers in Italy

Gemalto’s Smart Video Card represents a unique communication tool to promote new mobile services Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Sept 11, 2008–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announces that it is providing Italian mobile operator WIND with Smart Video Card, a technological breakthrough that embeds a DVD-compliant optical disc into the card…