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Gemplus Broadens its Horizons
3 January 2002, Luxembourg - Gemplus S.A. (Euronext: Sicovam 5768 and Nasdaq: "GEMP"), the world's number one provider of solutions empowered by smart cards, announces the selection of their R-UIM card, GemXplore World, for the first ever launch of a card-based CDMA network. China Unicom has chosen Gemplus as they are the technology leader with proven expertise in GSM and have been active in developing smart cards for CDMA. The launch of smart cards for CDMA networks is the start of a major wireless revolution in which the UIM brings enhanced security features and value added service provisioning. It also facilitates international roaming and handset upgrading by separating the subscription from the terminal. Gemplus is universally recognized as the leader in providing smart card technology for mobile telephony and was the first to market with a UIM for CDMA.
"China Unicom recognizes and greatly appreciates the strong support and invaluable know-how that Gemplus has provided for the implementation of UIM / Card Application Toolkit and launch of our commercial network. This world first card-based CDMA network is our strategy to target the high end market segment by bringing better and more services to users" said Mr. ZHANG Fan, General Manager, China Unicom Mobile Communication Division. "This project means a lot to Gemplus in terms of breaking into the CDMA market place. Working with Unicom has given us the edge we need to take the technology forward. It has been quite an experience - only equaled by the introduction of the SIM to GSM" states Philippe Vallee, VP Marketing, Telecom Business Unit, Gemplus. In addition, Gemplus actively supports the CDMA Development Group and 3GPP2 to ensure that the cards are compliant with the latest standards releases. Gemplus is also the only non-Chinese smart card company participating in the China Wireless Telecommunications Standards (CWTS) to contribute to UIM related standards for CDMA. About GemplusGemplus 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.Gemplus: Beyond smart ContactsGemplusMarielle Bricman Technology PR Manager, Global tel: +33 4 42 36 55 96 marielle.bricman@gemplus.com |
Gemplus
selected as a key supplier for China Unicom Horizon's CDMA network
Gemplus
has played a fundamental role in the development and deployment of China
Unicom's card based CDMA network. The two industry leaders have been working
towards this since early 2000 and have been testing the cards in the live
network with Unicom-approved handset manufacturers to ensure compatibility.
Gemplus dedicated team for CDMA has been working closely with China Unicom
on this project in order to ensure the best possible service for their
subscribers. The UIM incorporates CDMA Application Toolkit to enable the
end-user to benefit from UIM-based value added services.