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EFG Eurobank Selects Hypercom Payment & Networking Devices to Support Regional Network; Names Hypercom Provider of Choice

WOKING, UK & PHOENIX, AZ, December 18, 2006–Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced that Athens-based EFG Eurobank has selected Hypercom as one of its short listed vendors for card payment and networking devices. The banking group has purchased more than 5,000 Optimum T2100 dial and IP-enabled card payment terminals plus multiple networking devices over the…
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Brazil Sold on Digital Signature Cards

Giesecke & Devrient gives Brazilian notaries greater efficiency and security Munich, December 15, 2006–In January 2007, Brazil’s National Notaries Association (ANOREG), which has around 20,000 members throughout the country, will begin using digital signature cards supplied by Giesecke & Devrient (G&D). The cards enable data to be transmitted securely between notaries and their clients. That,…
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Germany Qualifies Gemalto for World’s Largest Microprocessor Card-Based Healthcare Initiative

In Germany, 80 million patient cards will be renewed over the next 5 years Amsterdam, Netherlands, December 14, 2006–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), a world leader in digital security, today announces it is taking part in Germany’s first healthcare pilot program based on highly secure microprocessor cards. The Gemalto product is fully compliant with the latest…
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Visa USA Combines High-Growth Product Offerings to Launch First Prepaid Contactless Program

Issued by MetaBank, Visa-Branded Prepaid Contactless Cards Provide Compelling Alternative to Cash, Reflect Increased Consumer Demand for Electronic Payments SAN FRANCISCO, December 13, 2006–Visa USA today announced the launch of its first contactless prepaid cards, providing consumers a faster and more convenient way to pay and offering merchants increased revenue opportunities, increased throughput and improved…
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Gemalto to Deliver Turnkey Solution for Driver’s License Program in Norway

ID program to potentially reach 1.5 million cards over next six years Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 29, 2006–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), a world leader in digital security, today announces that it will provide its highly secure polycarbonate cards, based on Setec¹ technology, for driver’s licenses in Norway. The agreement with the Norwegian authorities calls for the…
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VeriFone Provides Contactless Payment Software and Systems for New York City Subway Trial

San Jose, CA, November 27, 2006–VeriFone Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PAY) today announced that it is providing the integrated payment solutions being used in the contactless subway trial underway in New York. VeriFone’s solution includes the VeriFone Secura system with contactless smart card capabilities, together with management software. The current pilot is being managed by the…
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MasterCard and USA Technologies to Expand MasterCard® PayPass™ Deployment to Nationwide Rollout of 5,000 e-Port® Device

Purchase, NY, November 16, 2006–MasterCard Worldwide and USA Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: USAT) today announced that 5,000 additional self service point-of-sale terminals, including vending machines, will be equipped with the e-Port® cashless transaction solution to begin accepting MasterCard® PayPass™. The deployment is the largest rollout to date of contactless technology in self service point of…
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MasterCard and USA Technologies to Expand MasterCard PayPass Deployment to Nationwide Rollout of 5,000 e-Port Devices

Purchase, NY, November 16, 2006–MasterCard Worldwide and USA Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: USAT) today announced that 5,000 additional self service point-of-sale terminals, including vending machines, will be equipped with the e-Port® cashless transaction solution to begin accepting MasterCard® PayPass™. The deployment is the largest rollout to date of contactless technology in self service point of…
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MasterCard® PayPass™ and VeriFone Announce First Ever ‘Tap & Go™’ Payments in Taxis

MasterCard PayPass Continues to Lead the Way into New Consumer Categories with the Speed and Convenience of Contactless Payment Philadelphia, PA and Purchase, NY – November 15, 2006–MasterCard Worldwide and VeriFone Holdings (NYSE: PAY) today announced the first U.S. acceptance of MasterCard® PayPass™ “Tap & Go™” contactless payments in taxicabs, making life easier for busy…
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Hypercom Launches Customer Authentication Bank Automation Initiative

Leverages Hypercom’s Expertise in Electronic Payments to Provide Easy, Secure User ID LAS VEGAS, BAI Conference, November 14, 2006–Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced a program designed to reduce identity fraud at retail bank branches by using Hypercom’s highly regarded point-of-service terminals and PIN entry devices to authenticate customers by using PIN numbers, biometric signature…