 WLAN
Smart Card Consortium To Specify Secure Wireless LAN Mobility Management
PARIS- Feb. 20, 2003 - A major new initiative
to define specifications for world-wide access to wireless LAN networks
with smart card security and related capabilities has been launched with
the creation of the WLAN Smart Card Consortium.
One major challenge that has hampered Wireless
Internet growth to date is secure mobility management. This challenge can
be resolved using smart card properties. Indeed, smart cards can provide
functions for worldwide wireless security, quality of service, roaming,
and related services. To reach this goal, the WLAN Smart Card Consortium
endorses existing standards and defines new specifications where needed
to provide
world-wide access to wireless LAN networks with smart card security, privacy,
roaming, convenience, and related capabilities. 19 companies and institutions
have joined the consortium as Founding Members, including major infrastructure
providers, card and chip manufacturers, start-ups, and academic institutions.
"The WLAN Smart Card Consortium is off to a very strong start. The world-wide
potential of WLAN can be unleashed by using smart cards for security, roaming,
and a full set of personalized services," says Bertrand
du Castel, Pro Tempore President of the consortium. "We were very pleased
with the results of the first meeting of the WLAN Smart Card Consortium
in Paris," said Dan A. Cunningham, President and CEO of Raak Technologies.
"And, we are pleased to be hosting the second meeting of the WLAN Smart
Card Consortium in Austin, Texas, April 8-10."
"In order for the WLAN market to take off, there is a strong need to improve
security, control access and protect user identity, which is where the strength
of the smart card lies. The first challenge of the WLAN smart card consortium
is in specifying the use of the card in order to facilitate smart card adoption.
This is therefore an important initiative for Gemplus and why we intend
to have an active participation," said Hubert Coyne, Gemplus representative
in the WLAN smart card consortium.
"Keeping in mind that technology should be affordable, easy-to-use and scalable,
the potential of the smart card to provide security, authentication, inter-network
operability and additional end-user functionality to wireless LANs is unlimited,"
noted Tony Fascenda, CEO, Koolspan. "Koolspan looks forward to contributing
to the success of the Consortium and is honored to be a founding member."
"Emerging technologies are likely to soon address the challenges of security,
authentication, and seamless roaming management for WLAN deployment," said
Laurent Kott, INRIA Vice-President for Technology
Transfer. "However there is definitely a need for a worldwide initiative
promoted by companies and public research organizations, so as to enable
vendor-neutral deployment of complete solutions for users, and smart card
technologies appear as an excellent basis for achieving this goal. INRIA
sees this initiative as an effective means to promote worldwide interoperable
specifications in this pervasive area, and is eager to bring
the quality of its research teams, and its experience in management of multinational
industrial consortia."
"This new consortium is a major initiative to offer more benefits to WLAN
users and providers: smart cards increase the security, privacy, roaming
capabilities, and convenience of Wi-Fi networks world-wide," said
Jean-Claude Deturche, Vice-President of Marketing for Schlumberger Smart
Cards. "Schlumberger fully supports this initiative in which it will actively
contribute," he added.
"Trusted Logic strongly believes that the security of wireless LANs is a
crucial issue for the years to come, and that smart cards can help wireless
LAN operators rapidly reach the level of security required by their customers,"
said Dominique Bolignano, President and CEO of Trusted Logic. "Therefore,
Trusted Logic is thrilled to be a founding member of this new initiative
and will actively contribute to make it successful."
"We believe that adoption of smart card technologies to wireless LAN will
promote the expansion of wireless LAN services more than ever. We are ready
to contribute to the Consortium by providing expertise that we have gained
in the smart card field," said Hidenori Nokubo, Director of Business Forms
and Securities Printing Operations in Dai Nippon Printing. "With WLAN the
global citizen will be able to gain access to the resources he needs at
the speed he needs, when and where it needs it. Confidentiality and Authentication
will in this wireless world be of the utmost importance to guaranty everybody's
privacy and rights.
Oberthur Card Systems joining in the WLAN Smart Card Consortium illustrates
its desire to help this connectivity dream become a reality," said Didier
Serodon, Vice-President of Finance and ID division at Oberthur Card Systems.
"Security is the cornerstone for pervasive computing environments that will
work with wireless networks, said Pr Pascal Urien, representative of the
ENST in the WLAN smart card consortium. We believe that smart cards
will reinforce security and facilitate mobility, and that they will enable
profitable business models for wireless Internet service providers. We are
already working in this direction, in international committees, like the
IETF. We are very pleased to participate to this open initiative that will
promote wireless networks by merging industrial and public research organizations
efforts."
"Strong, reliable security is a key requirement for the widespread adoption
of WLAN technology," said Bill Carney, Director of Business and Market Development
for Texas Instruments Wireless Networking Business
Unit. "In joining the WLAN Smart Card Consortium, TI brings its industry
expertise in WLAN technology to help define mechanisms that can best utilize
the inherent security capabilities of Smart Cards within wireless
networks."
At its first plenary meeting of February 4-5 in Paris, Business and Technical
Committees have defined their roadmap, and the Founders' Council has defined
the first steps of governance principles for the permanent
organization. Liaison contacts have been established for 3GPP, IEEE, the
Wi-Fi Alliance, and smart card organizations such as the Java Card Forum.
The WLAN Smart Card consortium is open to new members. The next Plenary
Meeting will be April 8-10 in Austin, Texas, hosted by RAAK Technologies.
For more information on how to become a member of the WLAN Smart Card Consortium,
visit http://WLANSmartCard.org or contact:
Bertrand du Castel (Pro Tempore President, ducastel@slb.com)
About Alcatel
Alcatel provides end-to-end communications solutions, enabling carriers,
service providers and enterprises to deliver content to any type of user,anywhere
in the world. Leveraging its long-term leadership in telecommunications
network equipment as well as its expertise in
applications and network services, Alcatel enables its customers to focus
on optimizing their service offerings and revenue streams. With sales of
EURO 16.5 billion in 2002, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries.
About Aspects Software Ltd
Aspects Software is the leading independent provider of operating systems,
application development and test tools for smart cards. Aspects Java Card
Operating System, provides the opportunity to license a world-class smart
card Operating System, available on a variety of silicon, to enable development
and deployment in any vertical sector that will benefit from a truly open
smart card implementation. For further information go to www.aspects-sw.com
About Atmel
Founded in 1984, Atmel Corporation is headquartered in San Jose, California,
with manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe.
Atmel designs, manufactures and markets worldwide, advanced logic, mixed-signal,
non-volatile memory and RF semiconductors. Atmel is a leading provider of
secure IC products for the Smart Card industry and also a leading provider
of system-level integration semiconductor solutions using CMOS, BiCMOS,
SiGe and high-voltage BCDMOS process technologies.
About Dai Nippon Printing
Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) is one of the world's largest comprehensive printing
companies, with annual sales of approximately US$9.9 billion(a) and 35,000
employees (as of March 2002). DNP's wide range of businesses includes publication
printing, commercial printing, smart cards, business forms, network businesses
and electronic components. DNP started smart card R&D since 1981 and its
smart card business covers the development of card operating systems including
Java Card(TM), MULTOS and proprietary systems, application development,
card manufacturing as well as bureau services. In the field of mobile communications,
DNP participated in the world's first implementation of a 3rd generation
SIM card. For more information about DNP, please visit www.dnp.co.jp. ((a)
U.S. dollar amounts have been translated from yen at the rate of 133yen=U.S.$1,
the approximate Tokyo foreign exchange market rated as of March 31, 2002.
Java, and Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.)
About ENST
The ENST, a state-of-the-art institution in the fields of technology and
innovation, has four major missions which pay tribute to its pedagogical
excellence and its international dimension. These missions include research,
engineering studies, research-oriented study, and life-long learning. The
ENST laboratories are part of GET-Recherche, over the last few decades,
it has gained a recognized position internationally in its technical domains.
In addition to working on developments in the basic sciences, research at
ENST also aims at broadening its field of study, moving in particular towards
systems integration, innovative services on the Internet and in other media,
and the analysis of users' communication practices and their social impact.
ENST thus covers all aspects of Information Technologies. More information
about ENST is available at http://www.enst.fr
About Gemplus
GEMPLUS: 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, inter-operable 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. In 2001, Gemplus was the worldwide smart card leader in both
revenue and total smart card shipments (source: Gartner-Dataquest, Frost
& Sullivan). Gemplus was also awarded
Frost & Sullivan's 2002 Market Value Award for its exceptional performance.
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 2002 was
787 million Euros. It employs 5766 people in 37 countries throughout the
world.
Gemplus: Beyond Smart www.gemplus.com
About Infineon Technologies AG
Infineon Technologies AG, Munich, Germany, offers semiconductor and system
solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors, for applications in
the wired communications markets, secure mobile solutions as well as memory
products. With a global presence, Infineon operates in the U.S. from San
Jose, Calif., in the Asia-Pacific region from Singapore and in Japan from
Tokyo. In fiscal year 2002 (ending September), the company achieved sales
of Euro 5.21 billion with about 30,400 employees worldwide.
Further information is available at http://www.infineon.com.
About INRIA
Founded in 1967, the French National Institute for Research in Computer
Science and Control, works at the heart of the information society and networks
the skills of French and European research and training organizations active
in the areas of Information Technologies and Sciences. Half of the 100 research
project-teams currently underway at INRIA are being carried out jointly
with universities, leading schools and research organizations. INRIA plays
a determining role in four areas of research: networks and systems; software
engineering and symbolic computation; man-machine interaction, imaging,
data, knowledge; simulation and optimization of complex systems. INRIA is
actively involved in technology transfer programs: it has concluded 600
research contracts with industry and spun off some 60 private companies,
notably through its INRIA-Transfert subsidiary, promoter of 4 seed funds:
I-Source 1&2 (IT), C-Source (multimedia) and T-Source (telecommunications).
With MIT for America and the University of Keio for Asia, INRIA has been
hosting the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) from 1995 until fall 2002, where
the European leadership was handed over to ERCIM. For more information about
INRIA, see : http://www.inria.fr/
About Jurgensen Consulting
Jurgensen Consulting offers technical training, documentation, and development
support for smart card systems, with specific emphasis on the use of smart
cards within high security networks. Headed by Tim Jurgensen and based in
Austin, TX, the group provides consulting services to a wide range of companies
in the smart card, secure computing, and secure networking arenas. Further
information is available at http://www.scdk.com/ or via e-mail to tmjurgensen@jump.net
About Koolspan - Taking 802.11 to the Edge
Koolspan has developed a secure, easy-to-use, scalable solution for 802.11
wireless local area networks. Koolspan takes a unique approach to integrating
the Smart Card into the wireless network by eliminating the need for authentication
servers, network appliances or user settings. Koolspan's bi-directional
Layer 2 encryption solution is fully automatic and works independently of
the 802.11 technology, allowing it to interface with all versions of 802.11
while providing ease of use when moving among home, office and public hotspot-enabled
networks. The Koolspan solution is scalable from the home network to the
largest public hotspot networks. Koolspan provides value-added application-specific
functionality including Location-Based Services as well as additional solutions
under development. To learn more about Koolspan, please visit http://www.koolspan.com.
About Oberthur Card Systems
With 440.1 million euros sales in 2002, Oberthur Card Systems is one of
the world's leading providers of card-based solutions, software and applications
including SIM and multi-application smart cards and services ranging from
consulting to personalisation. Innovative products, high security expertise
as well as high quality services ensure Oberthur's strong positioning in
its three main target markets.
-- Payment: 52% of revenues in 2002, the company is the world leader and
number one supplier for Visa and MasterCard.
-- Mobile Communications: 29 % of revenues in 2002, with open and interoperable
solutions based on Java(TM) technology.
-- Authentication and Network Security: emerging markets in which the company
plays a pioneering role, with strong expertise in
security and a dominant position in e-commerce and Pay-TV.
Close to its customers, Oberthur Card Systems benefits from an industrial
and commercial presence across all five continents. Listed on the Euronext
Stock Exchange (Code Euroclear 12413) since July 2000, Oberthur Card Systems,
is a subsidiary of Francois-Charles Oberthur Group. Web site: www.oberthurcs.com
About Raak Technologies
Based in Austin, Texas, Raak Technologies provides secure device authentication
for 802.11b WLAN networks utilizing 802.1x standards.
Raak's solution enables a corporation to control access to its WLAN network
by issuing Raak supplied highly secure cards or tokens to authorized users,
and by installing Raak's client software on authorized desk top and lap
top PCs. In addition, Raak makes secure systems easy to deploy, manage and
use by providing personalization, deployment and management software and
services. For more information go to www.raaktechnologies.com.
About SchlumbergerSema
SchlumbergerSema is one of two business segments of Schlumberger Limited,
a global technology services company. With more than 30,000 employees serving
customers in 65 countries, SchlumbergerSema aggregates IT consulting, systems
integration, managed services and related products to the oil and gas, telecommunications,
energy and utilities, finance, transport and public sector markets. Leveraging
the Schlumberger DeXa Suite of Services, it also provides IP network connectivity,
information security solutions, distributed computing support services and
data center hosting services. In 2002, Schlumberger revenues were $13.5
billion. For more information, visit www.slb.com
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated provides high-performance, low power 802.11
solutions for the growing Wi-Fi market by leveraging the company's history
of innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband. TI's WLAN business
is part of the company's comprehensive portfolio of broadband solutions
including cable modem, DSL, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) gateways,
and carrier infrastructure. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has
manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries. Texas
Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN.
More information on TI's WLAN business is located at www.ti.com/wlan.
About Transat
Transat provides carrier-grade software systems for the integration of wireless
LAN and cellular networks. Transat's software is in commercial service,
enabling SIM- or smart-card based authentication, controlling network access
and inter-network roaming. Uniquely, Transat creates transparency of services
between 3G or GSM networks and WLAN networks. Public access and enterprise
systems are supported. Transat is headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA,
and is founded by Acor Campus, Bay Partners, Genesis Campus and Intel Capital.
More information about Transat Technologies is available at http://www.transat-tech.com.
About Trusted Logic
French start-up created in 1999, Trusted Logic has enjoyed ever since an
undisputed image of competence in the embedded systems industry. Technology
enabler by excellence, Trusted Logic is at the leading edge of the open
embedded technology and has built the Trusted Foundations you need to bring
the utmost security to your smart card or terminal business. Corner stone
of our product strategy, our Trusted Foundations are accompanied by certification
tools and security services, altogether combining into the most comprehensive
and reliable solutions. For more information about Trusted Logic, visit
http://www.trusted-logic.com.
About Ucopia
Ucopia is a leading Wireless LAN start-up providing enterprise mobility
management software. A pioneer in the use of smart cards in WLAN networks,
Ucopia has been a driving force in the creation of the WLAN Smart Card Consortium.
More information about Ucopia at www.ucopia.com.
About Visa
Visa is the world's leading payment brand. Visa-branded cards generate US$2.4
trillion in annual volume and are accepted at 30 million physical locations
around the world, including 810,000 ATMs in more than 150 countries. The
Visa organization plays a pivotal role in developing innovative payment
products and technologies to benefit its 21,000 member financial institutions
and their cardholders. Visa is a leader in Internet based payments and is
pioneering the creation of u-commerce, or universal commerce the ability
to conduct commerce anywhere, anytime, and any way. For more information,
visit www.corporate.visa.com.
CONTACT: WLAN Smart Card Consortium
Bertrand du Castel, 512/331-3205
ducastel@slb.com
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