Category: NFC News

Gemalto selected by América Móvil, Banamex and Banco Inbursa as the technology provider for Transfer mobile payment service in Mexico

Gemalto promotes Transfer as an easy and safe way to transfer money Amsterdam, Apr 23, 2012 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653), the world leader in digital security, announces being selected as the technology provider for Transfer, the service to be offered by the joint venture between América Móvil/Telcel, Citibank’s Mexican unit Banamex and Banco Inbursa in…

Cubic Introduces Account-Based Open Payment Platform for Next Generation Contactless AFC Systems

Sets the stage for travelers to be able to use contactless bank cards, student ID and mobile phones as their smart ticket, as well as transit-issued smart cards SAN DIEGO, Calif.–April 11, 2012 – Cubic Transportation Systems, a leading integrator of intelligent transport systems and services, has introduced Nextaccount, the first of several new products…

ARM, Gemalto and Giesecke & Devrient Form Joint Venture to Deliver Next-Generation Security for Services Running on Connected Devices

Industry leaders invest to accelerate adoption of a common security standard, creating a vibrant ecosystem that simplifies, improves and extends our digital lives Cambridge, UK; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; & Munich, Germany – Apr 3, 2012 – ARM, Gemalto and Giesecke & Devrient today announced the creation of a joint venture dedicated to delivering a secure,…

Gemalto selected by KDDI for Japan’s first mobile NFC launch

CARTES in Asia, Hong-Kong – Mar 29, 2012 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653), the world leader in digital security, announces being selected by KDDI for Japan’s first commercial launch of mobile NFC services. KDDI serves over 34 million subscribers in Japan. Successfully launched in January, Gemalto provides a one-stop service to KDDI, encompassing its Allynis Trusted…

Gemalto and Sony establish Global Agreement for FeliCa / Near Field Communication Technology

World Congress, Barcelona – Feb 28, 2012–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in Digital Security, and Sony Corporation have established an agreement to provide FeliCa / Near Field Communication (NFC) solutions globally. Under the agreement, Gemalto will incorporate FeliCa software technology into its UpTeq NFC SIM product lineup starting in 2012, offering mobile operators…

Gemalto Launches Highly Reliable, Next Gen-Ready Wireless Connectivity Solution for M2M, NFC and 4G LTE Services

End-to-end solution enables 100% coverage of operators’ subscriber base and provides a highly reliable environment for mission critical applications Mobile World Congress, Barcelona – Feb 28, 2012–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces the launch of the Advanced Connectivity offer, an end-to-end solution allowing 100% success rate for the download and…

G&D Selected by Intel to Provide Trusted Service Management of Embedded Secure Elements for Mobile Device Platforms

Munich/Barcelona, February 27, 2012–Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), a global security technology leader, has been selected by Intel to deliver lifecycle management of the embedded Secure Elements within Intel’s Smartphone Reference Device. G&D will manage the partitioning and key management of the embedded Secure Elements Over-the-Air. Embedded Secure Elements provide an additional protected area for security-sensitive…

G&D Provides NFC-Capable SIM Cards for Italy’s First Mobile Payment Pilot Project

Munich, February 22, 2012–Leading technology group Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) is supplying NFC-capable SIM cards to Nòverca, an MVNO, for Italy’s very first pilot project for mobile payments launched by Banca Intesa Sanpaolo. Six hundred employees and customers of Banca Intesa Sanpaolo can now use their mobile phones to make contactless payments in the northern…

Chase Selects Gemalto For Trusted Service Management

Chase expands business relationship with Gemalto to include its enterprise-wide mobile payments platform Wilmington, Del – Feb 27, 2012– Chase (NYSE: JPM) announced today that it has selected Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), a leader in digital security, to provide its Trusted Service Management (TSM) solution for Chase’s enterprise-wide mobile payments platform. Gemalto’s TSM will provision…

Gemalto Launches UpTeq NFC: the EMV-ready Advanced SIM Vault with Unmatched Security and Enhanced Post-issuance Servicing Capabilities

Increase ROI from post-issuance features enabling chip-payment level of protection for handling credentials and downloading applications after it is issued to consumers, and reduced complexity and risks. With the most comprehensive security certifications. Mobile World Congress, Barcelona – Feb 27, 2012–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, launches the new UpTeq NFC…