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Axalto and INSIDE Contactless Team Up to Provide Proximity Service Solution |
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3 GSM World Congress, Cannes, France, February 14, 2005 - Axalto (Euronext: NL0000400653 – AXL) today announced a partnership with INSIDE Contactless to provide full range of proximity services to GSM mobile phone customers. The companies will use Axalto (U)SIM dual interface smart cards and INSIDE Contactless PicoRead™ contactless reader Integrated Circuits (IC) along with an antenna embedded in the handset to enable a full range of proximity services in transportation, access and mobile payment market segment. Such services include the ability to reload transport tickets and e-purses, as well as view account information on the handset. |
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“This solution illustrates Axalto’s continuing efforts to use the SIM to bring the best and most convenient services to users,” said Philippe Vrignaud, Director of Mobile Communications for Axalto. “INSIDE is an ideal partner for this solution because of its leading contactless technology and its shared vision of providing superior services.” This solution from Axalto and INSIDE Contactless works with any handset equipped with an antenna. It relies on single wire communication between the (U)SIM and PicoRead. This leaves remaining SIM contacts free for subscribers to enjoy a full range of high-speed services. “We are pleased to be working with Axalto, the leader in smart card technology, on a solution that will enhance subscribers’ experience with their mobile phones,” said Bruno Charrat, Chief Technology Officer at INSIDE Contactless. “When using these services, users can be assured they interact with the millions of readers worldwide, to exchange data or to perform secure transactions based in any existing standards as well as FeliCa™”. Axalto’s (U)SIM range included 2G and 3G SIM cards optimized for specific market requirements and use the Java SIM card to its fullest capabilities. The range is designed for interoperability, giving operators a competitive platform for deploying enhanced mobile services. The PicoRead contactless reader IC introduces eNCF, enhanced NFC, a technology that offers the possibility to communicate either like a contactless reader or transponder. eNFC includes the capabilities of the recently announced NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, with the advantage that it is compatible with the existing installed RFID reader base including ISO 14443 A/B (Proximity) and ISO 15693 (Vicinity) and FeliCa™. |
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About Axalto |
Axalto (Euronext: NL0000400653 AXL) is the world's leading provider of microprocessor cards (Gartner Dataquest 2004) — the key to digital networks — and a major supplier of point-of-sale terminals. Its 4500 employees come from 70 nationalities and serve customers in more than 100 countries, with worldwide sales reaching 3 billion smart cards to date. The company has 25 years' experience in smart card innovation and leads its industry in security technology and open systems. Axalto continuously creates new generations of products for use in a variety of applications in the telecommunications, finance, retail, transport, entertainment, healthcare, personal identification, information technology and public sector markets. Microprocessor cards provide convenience, security and privacy to public and private services operators, their customers and end users. All trademarks are properties of their respective owners. |
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About INSIDE Contactless |
INSIDE Contactless is the 2nd largest provider of 13.56 Mhz contactless chips with an average growth of 61% over the past 2 years. Dedicated to the development of contactless technology, INSIDE provides open standard solutions (including eNFC’s technology) and cost efficient products for secure transactions in Payment, ID and Access Control. Strategically located in France, China, Singapore and America, INSIDE works with a worldwide customer base and VARs. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.insidecontactless.com . INSIDE is a proud sponsor of IN-CLUB Ltd. About eNFC:
eNFC, enhanced NFC technology, enables wireless interaction with any 13.56 MHz contactless chip and reader, regardless of the preferred protocol, including the existing international standards ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693, as well as FeliCa™. About IN-CLUB Ltd:
The IN-CLUB is a non-profit association founded to promote the adoption of open standards based contactless solutions worldwide in various industry sectors. The IN-CLUB enables its members to partner, explore and create a seamless contactless world for their customers. IN-CLUB’s typical member profiles include Bankers, Telecom Operators, Transit Operators, Government Agencies, PDA, PC, Handset Manufacturers, OEMs, ID and Access Control System Integrators, or Contactless Vendors. |
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