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 LM Gemplus Tops Cards Australia 2003
LM Gemplus wins “Best of Show” award while AIMS & Consolidated Computer Services
wins the Smart Card Industry Award using LM Gemplus Multi-Application Smart Cards
Melbourne, 23 October 2003 - LM Gemplus, a joint venture between Leigh Mardon and Gemplus, the world’s leading provider of smart card solutions, was awarded the coveted Cards Australia 2003 “Best of Show” award in September, in recognition of the innovative and multi-application dimension of its presence at the card industry’s premiere show.
Further gilding the win is the success of LM Gemplus customer AIMS Corporation, partnered with Consolidated Computer Services Pty Ltd, which was selected as the winner of 2003 Smart Card Industry Award at the Cards Australia 2003 Gala Dinner for their innovative Acacia Prison (WA) smart card solution.
LM Gemplus has delivered more than 25 million smart cards to customers within Australia and New Zealand over the three years since the incorporation of the joint venture company. The success of its customer AIMS hits an especially high note as the Acacia Prison solution is Australia’s only fully functional smart card system within a prison.
The solution provides a wide range of functions in the prison including access and movement control, EFT transfers, identity validation, canteen and vending machine purchase, job application and information access via kiosks.
AIMS General Manager, Business Systems and Development, George Signoretto, said, “The idea is to improve the quality of daily life within in the prison and to return prisoners to the community equipped with the skills to cope in a modern environment. These life skills allow cardholders to have more control of daily tasks. The LM Gemplus multi-application smart card and readers provide a secure and easy-to-use tool that cardholders quickly adopt as part of their life.”
LM Gemplus Chief Executive Officer, Philippe Carrere, said, “This achievement is a true example of a fruitful partnership. To succeed in promoting Smart Card technology in multi-application environment, it is critical to ensure that the partners believe in strong collaboration. The success of AIMS is payoff for 12 months of solid development work and successful implementation, all in line with the strategy LM Gemplus has been deploying since its inception.”
About LM Gemplus
LM GEMPLUS: creating smart card solutions downunder.
LM Gemplus began operations in April 2000, as the result of an unparalleled partnership between the two leading companies in the Australasian and global smart card market: Leigh-Mardon and Gemplus.
Being the region's largest smart card manufacturer with more than 25 million cards delivered after 3 years of existence, LM Gemplus offers a comprehensive range of products and services including hardware, consulting, training and card personalisation services.
LM Gemplus: www.lmgemplus.com
About Gemplus
Gemplus International S.A.(Euronext: LU0121706294 - GEM and NASDAQ: GEMP) is the world’s leading player in the smart card industry in both revenue and total shipments (source 2002: Gartner-Dataquest, Frost & Sullivan, Datamonitor.) It has the largest R&D team, unrivalled experience, and an outstanding track record of technological innovation.
Gemplus helps its clients offer an exceptional range of portable, personalized solutions that bring security and convenience to people's lives. These include Mobile Telecommunications, Public Telephony, Banking, Retail, Transport, Identity, WLAN, Pay-TV, e-government, access control, and a wealth of other applications.
Gemplus' revenue in 2002 was 787 million Euros.
www.gemplus.com
About AIMS Corporation
AIMS Corporation, a subsidiary of Sodexho Alliance S.A. (2002 sales of 12.6 Billion Euros) began operations in December 1989, managing both the first private male prison and then the first private female prison in Australia. Specialising as a supplier to justice services and institutions, AIMS Corporation is recognised by Government and private enterprise as a valued partner and innovator.
AIMS Corporation has expertise in prison services, court security, technology and logistics and operates from 26 sites across Australia.
AIMS Corporation: www.aimscorp.com.au
About Consolidated Computer Services
Consolidated Computer Services delivers ICT solutions to clients and business partners throughout Australia. Specialising in system integration, the company has developed a range of products, which have provided recognized value to its customers, and have received numerous industry awards.
Consolidated Computer Services has expertise in; Software Development, Smart Card Applications, Access and Movement Control Solutions, Network Design and Support, Information Kiosks/ATMs and Database Management.
Consolidated Computer Services: www.consolicom.com
For further information, contact:
LM GEMPLUS
Philippe Carrere
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +61 3 9556 9428
Email: philippe.carrere@lmgemplus.com
AIMS Corporation
George Signoretto
General Manager
Business Systems and Development
+61 7 3377 4100
Email: george.signoretto@aimscorp.com.au
Consolidated Computer Services
Gareth Thorne
Project Manager
Tel: +61 7 3878 8000
Email: garetht@consolicom.com
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of their respective owners.
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