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Gemplus announces GemXpresso RADIII, the first self-contained Java Card™ application development kit for Java™ developers.

GemXpresso RADIIIGemXpresso RADIII kit integrates multiple tools in a unified environment making Java Card™ technology programming much easier and more efficient.

  • Supports a large variety of Java Card™ platforms
  • Internet Authentication, Electronic Commerce, Debit/credit, Loyalty and Mobile Commerce are a few examples of applications that can be designed, implemented and tested using 'GemXpresso RADIII' tool suite
  • Grants a wide community of Java™ developers access to smart card technology

JavaOne 2002 Conference, San Francisco, CA, 25th March 2002 - Gemplus International S.A (Euronext: Sicovam 5768 and NASDAQ: GEMP), the world's leading provider of smart card-enabled solutions, today launched its 'GemXpresso RADIII' kit, enabling Java™ developers to design and test value-added applications for smart cards more easily and efficiently. Available today, 'GemXpresso RADIII' is the first self-contained Java Card™ application development kit that integrates multiple tools (loader, simulator, debugger, etc.) in a unified environment.

By using such an integrated and professional kit, the wide community of Java developers will find it easier to create unique applications for smart cards as Java Card technology programming is object-oriented and applet development is faster and more efficient. In addition, 'GemXpresso RADIII' kit supports a large variety of Java Card platforms and can be used to load and test any Java Card 2.1 applet on any platform compliant with JavaCard2.1.1/OP2.0.1. The kit can also be used to develop, debug and test an applet on any GemXpresso platform.

'GemXpresso RADIII' is the application development component of Gemplus' successful GemXpresso multiple application smart card product family, which has been endorsed by major payment associations including Visa U.S.A. and MasterCard International and has seen significant uptake by top financial institutions and retailers in North America. To date, Gemplus has shipped more than ten million GemXpresso cards to these industries.

GemXpresso RADIIIThe 'GemXpresso RADIII' kit includes all necessary elements needed to ensure a complete development process in a Java Card environment:

  • Programming tool suite integrated in a unified development environment: 'GemXpresso RADIII'
  • GemXpresso Cards
  • Smart Card Reader
  • A 3-day training Option
  • Documentation

"The selection of the GemXpresso RAD III development kit has been one of the reasons for the success in the developments made at the University of Cantabria (SPAIN). Its friendly development environment and versatility has allowed to the development team of the University to implement the WG10 applet running in the same smart card with an EMV applet." said Dr. Luis Muñoz, OTTIUC Director in the University of Cantabria (SPAIN).

This innovative card currently allows its users both university and banking applications, and has been launched by Santander Central Hispano bank, with the support of SISTEMA 4B

"Gemplus sees the Java Developer community to play an integral role in paving the success for smart card technology world-wide, as the applications available for the smart card will help to define its use. Increased security and encryption capabilities, combined with a familiar form factor, the smart card makes the perfect tool to put unique Java technology-based applications in the hands of many people around the world," said Luc Astier, GemXpresso Product Line Manager, at Gemplus. "The launch of 'GemXpresso RADIII' integrated application tool kit further supports Gemplus' leadership and ongoing drive to make Java Card application development as simple and accessible to the Java Developer community as possible."

For more information, please visit the Gemplus booth #726 at the JavaOne 2002 Conference.

About Gemplus

Gemplus is the world's number one provider of solutions empowered by smart cards. Gemplus helps its clients offer an exceptional range of portable, personalized solutions that bring security and convenience to people's lives. These include mobile Internet access, interoperable banking facilities, e-commerce, and a wealth of other applications. Gemplus is the only completely dedicated, truly global player in the smart card industry, with the largest R&D team, unrivalled experience, and an outstanding track record of technological innovation. Gemplus trades its shares on Euronext Paris S.A. First Market and on the Nasdaq Stock Market as GEMP in the form of ADSs. Its revenue in 2000 was 1.205 Billion Euros. It employs 6721 people in 37 countries throughout the world.
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