Category: Member News

Coil on Module for contactless ID documents: complete solution with chip and antenna from a single source

Munich, Germany, November,27 2017 – The core of electronic ID cards (eID) and passports are powerful and robust security solutions. Security chips in “Coil-on-Module” (CoM) packages offer significant advantages here. Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) is now expanding its internationally proven CoM portfolio with a complete solution for contactless ID documents. The…

Department of Defense Awards XTec Incorporated 5 Year BPA to Support DOD CAC Program

DoD’s Defense Manpower Data Center Taps XTec Incorporated for Secure Credentials and Middleware Reston, Va., November 27, 2017 — XTec Incorporated, a leader in the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) smart card and credentialing industry, today announced that the Department of Defense’s Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) awarded the firm a five year BPA (Blanket Purchase…

Huawei and Gemalto team up to accelerate NarrowBand IoT deployments

Gemalto and Huawei create a cost-effective solution for mass market IoT ​Amsterdam, 14 November,  2017 – To help device manufacturers meet a growing demand for long-lasting low-power NarrowBand (NB) IoT modules, Gemalto and Huawei – via its semiconductor arm, HiSilicon – are working together to develop the next generation of modules that combine an extra level of security…

Gemalto launches world’s first “all-in-one” IoT module delivering global LTE connectivity

New IoT module provides 12 band LTE coverage plus fall back to 3G and 2G in a single device Amsterdam, November 9, 2017 – Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, is expanding Industrial IoT connectivity with a significant breakthrough in wireless engineering – the industry’s first IoT module to provide global connectivity on 12 LTE bands plus, 3G…

Gemalto Launches First of its Kind On-Demand Security Platform to Protect Data Anytime, Anywhere

SafeNet Data Protection On Demand is a data security-as-a-service solution for enterprises and managed service providers to protect data anywhere. Amsterdam, November 6 2017– Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, today announced the launch of SafeNet Data Protection On Demand, a centralized cloud-based services platform for companies to protect data, meet compliance mandates and…

Gemalto survey confirms that Consumers lack confidence in IoT device security

Businesses and consumers support government-mandated IoT security regulations Most organizations (96%) and consumers (90%) believe there is a need for IoT security regulations – and want government involvement A hacker controlling IoT devices is the most common concern for consumers (65%), while six in ten (60%) worry about their data being stolen More than two-thirds…

Gemalto LTE-M IoT technology paves the way for widespread adoption

Verizon certifies Gemalto LTE-M platform that delivers highly efficient 4G IoT connectivity Provides compatibility with Gemalto’s On Demand Connectivity for simplified IoT remote subscription management Amsterdam – October 31st, 2017 – Billions of new Internet of Things (IoT) devices are expected before 2020[​1] but the majority of these do not require the full capabilities of 4G cellular…

Gemalto investment speeds development of new Cogent biometric identification solutions

Only six months after its acquisition by Gemalto, 3M Cogent is launching a major product upgrade New version of CABIS (Cogent Automated Biometric Identification System) supports multi-modal identity searches: fingerprint, palm print, face and iris recognition New CABIS Core Cloud will accelerate deployment of biometrics services by law enforcement and other government agencies  ​​​​​Amsterdam, October…

Emirates NBD trusts Gemalto for Mobile Banking security in the Middle East

​Dubai, October 29, 2017- Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has supplied Emirates NBD, a leading Middle East banking group, with Gemalto Mobile Suite that offers robust security and an enhanced end user experience across all its digital channels. Highlights of the Gemalto platform include the ‘Smart Pass’ service, which speeds the authentication of digital banking transactions…

Cardtek Partners with TableSafe to Assist with Pay-at-the-Table Security Compliance Standards

International Payment Solutions Provider Accelerates EMV Certification of RAIL Payment Platform San Jose, Calif. and Seattle, Wash. – October 24, 2017 – Cardtek, the world’s leading provider of innovative end-to-end payment solutions and technology, today announced its partnership with TableSafe Inc., maker of the first EMV-certified and PCI compliant pay-at-the-table platform for full-service restaurants and the broader hospitality industry,…