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Macheen and Gemalto offer global connectivity solution to expand the mobile broadband market

Mobile World Congress, Feb 25, 2013–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, and Macheen, a leading mobile cloud applications service provider for connected devices, have deployed a new solution for mobile broadband device makers to provide right-sized global connectivity to their customers, wherever they are, from the first time they turn on…
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Dear Members and Friends of the Alliance, This year has already kicked off with a busy agenda of activities. Coming off a very successful 2013 Payments Conference, we are now hard at work on the NFC Solutions Summit, as well as planning webinars and getting resources ready for publication. As details and logistics fill my…
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Gemalto’s innovative Smart Message technology improves efficiency of mobile operator marketing campaigns in Brazil

Millions of additional mobile services delivered over the past year using Gemalto solution Amsterdam, Feb 22, 2013–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is helping mobile operators in Brazil achieve greater efficiency in their mobile marketing campaigns using its innovative Smart Message solution versus traditional SMS campaigns. Gemalto’s technology dramatically improves consumer…
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Gemalto, Banco Itaú and TIM Launch Brazil’s First Pilot Program for NFC Payments

Gemalto’s UpTeq NFC SIM cards and Allynis Trusted Service Management platform enable mobile contactless payments for TIM Itaucard Amsterdam, Feb 22, 2013–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announced that its UpTeq NFC SIM and AllynisTrusted Services Management (TSM) platform are at the core of Brazil’s first mobile NFC payment program….
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Gemalto enables Audi’s industry-first embedded 4G LTE infotainment system

Amsterdam, Feb 21, 2013–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that its Cinterion® range of automotive-grade M2M technology is providing 4G connectivity for Audi’s industry-first, embedded LTE infotainment system. Enhanced “Audi connect” services available in the Audi A3 vehicles will enrich mobile lifestyles for both drivers and passengers offering high-speed, low…
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Increasing Demand for SmartCore™ Establishes Identive in High-growth Contactless Smart Card Market

New design wins and orders signal market acceptance of breakthrough technology Santa Ana, Calif. and Ismaning, Germany, February 20, 2013–Identive Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE; Frankfurt: INV), a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, today announced that it is scheduling shipment of 9.5 million SmartCore™ card cores to address over…
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TSYS to Acquire NetSpend

Acquisition Expands TSYS’ Role in High-Growth Area of Payments Columbus, Ga., and Austin, Texas, Feb. 19, 2013–TSYS® (NYSE: TSS), a leading global payment solutions provider, and NetSpend (NASDAQ: NTSP), a leading provider of general purpose reloadable (GPR) prepaid debit cards and related financial services to underbanked consumers in the United States, today announced that they…
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Payments partners confirmed for GSMA’s NFC Experience

CaixaBank, Gemalto, Telefónica and Visa Europe deliver contactless mobile payments experience at MWC 2013 Amsterdam, Feb 18, 2013–As part of the new NFC Experience at Mobile World Congress, four partners have come together to deliver a mobile contactless payment experience. CaixaBank, Gemalto, Telefónica and Visa Europe will deliver a payments application which will be offered…
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ICMA EXPO Format Expands to Better Serve Members’ Needs

Keynote Speaker Katty Kay, BBC, to Discuss Global Business Influencers Princeton Junction, NJ, February 14, 2013–With a continued focus on meeting members’ needs, the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) has expanded the format of its Annual Card Manufacturing and Personalization EXPO, June 4-7, 2013 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C., USA. The…