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GemXplore™ 'Xpresso, Gemplus' latest Java Card™ Solution helps Mobile Operators exceed their Subscribers' expectations



Cannes, February 20th, 2001 - Gemplus, the world's number one provider of smart card-based solutions for security, wireless and e-business applications, announces GemXplore 'Xpresso, a standard and interoperable solution for mobile services. GemXplore 'Xpresso is the most comprehensive Java Card SIM solution available on the market today. It will drive the deployment of new mobile services through the highest level of interoperability with other Java Card 2.1 SIMs.

Mobile operators are increasingly turning to SIM-based services in order to differentiate themselves from the competition. Thanks to a unique set of features and an unbeatable efficiency for service delivery, the SIM Card has become the favourite platform for mobile services.

GemXplore 'Xpresso complies with the most stringent levels of security, providing all the latest security features. Customers will be able to use their mobile phones for secure purchasing on the move and will be able to access information, such as email. Furthermore, the GemXplore 'Xpresso supports Public Key (PK) cryptography, WIM and S@T SIM browsing.

Java Card 2.1 offers an unmatched level of flexibility for mobile service deployment. It enables advanced services for operators and subscribers at the touch of a button. The services are also easier to develop and deploy to the customer and are more tailored to their needs.

Michel Canitrot, Vice President, GSM & Public Telephony at Gemplus, says, " GemXplore 'Xpresso is an end to end solution for Wireless operators offering reduced deployment costs, quicker time to market and more memory (up to 64K). It also enables subscribers to access the latest mobile services wherever, whenever they want."

Gemplus understands that creative developers are the key to the success of SIM-based services. GemXplore CASE, the mobile service development suite, provides developers with a set of graphical development tools and end-to-end testing environment for SIM-based services. Gemplus supports Java Card developers across the world through its Developers' Program and annual Developers' Conference in the search for innovative and creative applications (www.gemplus.com/developers).

The Gemplus Java Card range offers more than a SIM card. It provides the most complete SIM-based Java Card Solution on the market including.


Gemplus Global Services : consulting, training, application design, development and integration
GemXplore CASE : mobile services development tool
GemXplore Suite : remote card management and applet download
GemXplore On-Line : S@T - based technologies
Retail Manager : point of sale solution for applet management




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Editor's notes
S@T - SIMalliance Toolbox (S@T) is the first secure, SIM-based, global standard for accessing WML and other internet-based content

PKI - (Public Key Infrastructure) A cryptographic system that uses two different keys (public and private) for encrypting and signing data (securing mobile transactions etc.).

WIM - WAP Identity Module, a SIM card that is specifically designed for accessing the wireless internet.

Come along to the Gemplus stand, C49 Hall 2, to see demonstrations of GemXplore ''Xpresso V3 - one of the most advanced innovations for the wireless world in 2001.



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About Gemplus
GEMPLUS: the world's leading smart card solutions provider

Since its creation in 1988, Gemplus International S.A.(Euronext: Sicovam 5768 and NASDAQ:GEMP) has driven the global marketing and deployment of smart card-based applications for telecommunications, financial services and e-business security.

Gemplus is instrumental throughout the value chain - chip design, card management systems, software development, and consulting - delivering integrated custom-made solutions for the security, personalization and privacy management needs of clients and partners worldwide.

Gemplus technology has played a defining role in the development of wireless telephony since the introduction of SIM cards into the GSM standard in 1990. For more than a decade, Gemplus has pioneered applications that enable network operators around the world to answer the changing needs of their customers. Gemplus was first to market with a 3G card and supplies a product range compliant with new and emerging transmission standards - 2.5G, 3G.

In 2000, revenue was 1.205 BE, up 57% from the previous year's 767ME. Net income was 99 ME. Gemplus employs more than 7800 people in 37 countries worldwide.

Since 11 December 2000, Gemplus shares have been trading on Euronext Paris S.A. First Market and on Nasdaq in the form of ADSs.






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Contacts
Gemplus Corporate, Marielle Bricman
tel: 33 4 42 36 55 96
email: marielle.bricman@gemplus.com



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