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Brasil Telecom Launches 3G Network with Gemalto’s USIM Cards

Gemalto’s 3G technology enables Brasil Telecom mobile users to experience new, secure and faster wireless data services São Paulo, June 5, 2008–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces its selection by Brasil Telecom to provide USIM cards for the launch of its 3G network this month. The USIM technology, advanced software…

Gemalto Delivers Electronic Alien Resident Cards to Taiwan

National Immigration Agency trusts Gemalto to replace all current paper cards by smart ID documents for foreign nationals Taiwan, June 4, 2008–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announces that Gemalto is the supplier of electronic Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) cards to the National Immigration Agency (NIA) in Taiwan. Compared to…

Texas Instruments’ Ultra-Thin Chip Module Enables Production of High-Quality Graphics-Rich Branded Contactless Cards

Thinnest module available allows use of more durable print stock and improves production yield DALLAS, May 5, 2008–Taking its cue from customers and a page out of the fashion magazines where “thin is always in,” Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced the availability of its ultra-thin module for contactless payment applications which removes…

Highlights from CTST The Americas 2008 Conference

The Smart Card Alliance annual conference at CTST The Americas 2008 was a success! We had a great turnout, with Alliance members representing approximately one-third of the total attendance. “I personally am very pleased with how the event worked out,” said Randy Vanderhoof. The conference program, in particular, has received excellent reviews. With the new…

France recognizes Gemalto’s innovation with R&D funding

Gemalto’s innovation drive in personal mobile services for GSM and future network evolutions is approved by European Commission Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 23, 2008–Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announces that the European Commission has authorized the financial grant by the French government to the MaXSSIMM¹ development program through OSEO….

INSIDE Contactless continues expansion in Canadian Smart Card Market

EMV Migration Driving Demand for INSIDE’s MicroPass Contactless Payment Platform AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, May 21, 2008–In a move to meet the growing demand for smart cards in Canada, INSIDE Contactless, the world leader in advanced contactless microprocessor platforms, today strengthened its position in the market and announced that it has joined Advanced Card Technologies (ACT) Canada….

INSIDE Contactless Takes High-Profile Role at CTST 2008

Sponsorship, Trip Giveaway and Presentations Highlight Participation at Major Advanced Payment, Access Control, and Identification Event AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, May 5, 2008–Reflecting its dominance in the industry, INSIDE Contactless, a leading provider of advanced, open-standard contactless chip technologies, today revealed details of its high-profile participation in the upcoming CTST Americas 2008 Conference & Exhibition taking place…

OTI’s Wholly Owned Subsidiary in Poland, ASEC, Wins Additional Award for Half a Million Multi-Application Contactless Cards from the City of Warsaw

Contactless Cards are Used for Public Transportation and Parking Solutions Fort Lee, NJ, May 5, 2008–On Track Innovations Ltd (OTI) (NASDAQ GM: OTIV), a global leader in contactless microprocessor-based smart card solutions for homeland security, payments, petroleum payments and other applications, today announced that its subsidiary, ASEC S.A. (“ASEC”) in Poland, will provide the Transport…