Gemplus launches GemConnect MySIMeditor for simple SIM management and renewal

Luxembourg and 3GSM World Congress, Cannes, 23 February 2004 - Gemplus International S.A. (Euronext: LU0121706294 - GEM and NASDAQ: GEMP), the world's leading provider of smart card-based solutions, announces the launch of GemConnect MySIMeditor, a SIM management solution targeted at corporate and consumer segments. Two European operators have already adopted this solution.

GemConnect MySIMeditor contains software that enables the user to manage their SIM content through a computer interface. The SIM is inserted into a cardholder that connects to a PC via the USB portal. Data can then be uploaded and downloaded at the convenience of the end-user. Functions include notably phone book and SMS back-up, number internationalization, data editing and updates for new employees and data transfer from the email server.

In a recent survey conducted by TNS Sofres, 200 end-users in three European countries¹ (UK, Germany and Sweden) were asked if they considered the managing of their SIM card contents via their PC interface a useful service. The results were extremely positive with an average of 67% finding this solution useful.

Ben Wood, Prinicipal Analyst, Gartner, said "A key challenge for mobile subscribers is managing and updating the phone numbers on their SIM card from their handset - the ability to back-up your phonebook offers the added security of being able to easily restore your numbers should your phone be lost or stolen".

Following on from the success of GemConnect MySIMcopier², launched at Cannes last year, GemConnect MySIMeditor completes the range of Gemplus solutions for SIM management and migration to higher value cards.

"By connecting into the PC interface, which is familiar to every corporate user, Gemplus offers a highly user-friendly environment for SIM management. Not only is making calls abroad made easy due to the number internationalisation function, but it is even possible to draft SMS using your computer keyboard and then download it into the SIM for sending" said Philippe Vallée, Executive Vice President, Gemplus Telecom Business Unit. "These solutions are simple, easy-to-use and designed with the end-user in mind".

Visit the Gemplus stand, Hall 1, B19, at the 3GSM World Congress 2004 for more information. This solution is readily available.

1 - 200 end-users were surveyed in each of the three European countries in the recent survey by TNS Sofres. 
2 - GemConnect MySIMcopier - This hand held device for copying phonebook and SMS data from one SIM to another was launched at the 3GSM World Congress 2003. So far, over 30 Mobile Network Operators have deployed GemConnect MySIMcopier to their clients.

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 offers 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 2003 was 749,2 million Euros.

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For more information

Jane Strachey
Telecom PR Manager, Gemplus 
Tel: +33 (0)4 42 36 46 61 / Mobile +33 (0)6 76 49 35 53
e-mail: jane.strachey@gemplus.com

Vanessa Clarke
Account Director, Edelman 
Tel: +44 (0)20 7344 1349 / Mobile +44 (0)7730 989 698
e-mail: vanessa.clarke@edelman.com

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