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EMV Migration Forum Continues Support of U.S. Move to Chip-based Payments with December Meeting, Launch of Working Committees

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., OCTOBER 15, 2012–Industry leaders from across the broad payments market are marking their calendars in anticipation of the EMV Migration Forum’s next meeting, to be held December 6-7 at Visa’s corporate headquarters in Foster City, CA. The Forum, an independent organization created by the Smart Card Alliance, supports the coordination of the…
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Infineon Sets New Standards for Security Applications – Flash-based Security Controllers Awarded for the First Time with Highest Security Certificate by German Federal Office for Information Security

Neubiberg, Germany–October 15, 2012–Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced that its new Flash-based security controllers have been awarded with the highest security certificate (Common Criteria EAL 6+ (high)) by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). They are the world’s first Flash-based security controllers fulfilling these currently highest security standards. The…
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Gemalto Delivers Record Activation Services for Millions of New LTE Subscribers in North America

Austin, TX – Oct 10, 2012 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, achieved record real-time operation for several million new LTE subscribers in North America. Gemalto’s LinqUs Advanced OTA platform successfully supported wireless operators over the recent period to maximize their service activation capabilities during heavy consumer demands. “Our software…
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Both Sides of the Story Lately, I get the feeling that the debate over the future of card payments and mobile payments is turning increasing partisan – just like politics. I have sat in on a number of industry forums recently where the discussion has taken a caustic tone when debating the right path for…
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TSYS Signs International Payments Agreement with Scotiabank

COLUMBUS, Ga., Oct. 10, 2012–TSYS (NYSE: TSS) announced today that it has signed a payments agreement with Scotiabank (NYSE: BNS) to provide processing services for Scotiabank’s banking cards portfolio in Mexico. The agreement calls for Scotiabank to convert its consumer card portfolio in Mexico to TSYS’ industry leading TS2® platform. In addition to processing services,…
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Cinterion Launches Multimode M2M Module on Verizon Wireless Network for Global Voice and Data Communications

New PXS8 supports global 2G and 3G standards and provides a bridge to LTE MobileCON, San Diego – Oct 8, 2012 – Cinterion, Gemalto’s (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) machine-to-machine (M2M) business segment and a global leader in cellular M2M communication technology, today announces the launch of PXS8. The new product is the first industrial-grade multimode…
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Introducing Ventra: CTA and Pace’s New Way to Pay

New fare payment system will provide riders greater convenience and flexibility The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Pace today unveiled Ventra™, a new fare payment system that will provide CTA and Pace customers with a new and more convenient way to pay for train and bus rides. Ventra will be available in summer 2013, and…
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Gemalto Launches New Coesys Applications Portfolio for Secure End-to-End eGovernment Services

Amsterdam – Sept 26, 2012 – Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, today announced its new Coesys Applications Portfolio of end-to-end solutions and related services specifically designed for government agencies implementing complex secure national identity programs. The new offer builds on the company most advanced identification and authentication software providing security and convenience to…