21 May, 2003
category: Biometrics, Corporate, Digital ID
G&D’s Sm@rtCafe Expert Java Card Qualified as Compliant with ActivCard Secure Remote Access, Secure Desktop, and Digital ID Card Solutions
FREMONT, Calif. and DULLES, Va., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ –
ActivCard(R) (Nasdaq: ACTI; NASDAQ EUROPE: ACTI), the leader in IDentity
Management (IDM) software, and Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), a worldwide leading
provider of smart cards and systems, today announced that ActivCard has
qualified the G&D Sm@rtCafe(R) Expert Java Card(TM) as compliant with its
ActivCard Identity Management System(TM) (AIMS), ActivCard Gold(TM) smart card
middleware and ActivCard ID Applet Framework, and ActivPack(TM) AAA
Authentication Server.
Expanded Customer Choice of Smart Cards for Corporate and Government
Identity Management
The partnership leverages the combined strength of G&D’s Java Card and
Global Platform-based smart card operating system and ActivCard’s leading card
middleware and card management solutions. Together, the products meet the
rigorous demands of enterprise-class ID card initiatives that increasingly
require the capabilities and assurances of secure applet loading,
post-issuance card updates, and PKI capability. ActivCard leverages
Sm@rtCafe(R) Expert with its complete suite of applets – providing PIN
management, PKI, one-time-passwords, biometrics and static password services
for securing business applications.
Multi-Application Card Solutions for Integrating Physical and Logical
Security
The combined technology from ActivCard and G&D enables system integrators
and value added resellers to deliver consolidated identity solutions that
merge their customers’ traditional facility and physical ID badge security
with the growing number of network security credentials assigned to each
employee and partner.
John Atkinson, Vice President and General Manager of Smart Cards for
Giesecke & Devrient’s North American division stated, “We are pleased to be
solidifying our relationship with ActivCard, as our joint efforts will provide
a strong solution to the global marketplace. G&D’s Sm@rtCafe(R) Expert Java
Card(TM) with ActivCard Gold(TM) and the full suite of ActivCard card
management solutions enhances the security components of physical and logical
access smart cards for deployment to the corporate and government arenas.”
Ed MacBeth, ActivCard Senior Vice President Corporate Marketing and
Channel Sales added, “We are pleased G&D sought ActivCard testing and
validation of Sm@rtCafe(R) Expert with our solutions. G&D’s patented
technology in the smart card industry coupled with ActivCard’s expertise in
Corporate Access Card(TM) deployments and the U.S. Department of Defense
Common Access Card program offers integrators and channel partners expanded
opportunity to deliver solutions for enterprise ID projects – as well as
Homeland Security and other government smart card initiatives around the
globe.”
Giesecke & Devrient will be demonstrating ActivCard IDM Software Solutions
with the Sm@rtCafe(R) Expert smart cards at the CardTech/SecurTech exhibit in
Orlando, Florida, May 12-15.
About ActivCard
ActivCard is the leader in IDentity Management (IDM) software for remote
access, secure sign-on and digital ID card solutions. Our scalable IDM and
strong authentication solutions are trusted by organizations – from
enterprise to governments around the world. ActivCard IDM systems deliver
maximum Return On Identity(TM) (ROI) through increased security, reduced cost,
and user convenience. The modular product design allows our customers to add
capabilities as required, preserving their investment. For more information,
visit http://www.activcard.com.
About Giesecke & Devrient
Giesecke & Devrient is a worldwide technology leader, providing smart
cards and a solutions in the fields of telecommunications, electronic
payments, transportation, health, ID and Internet security. G&D is also a
leading provider of banknotes and securities as well as currency processing
equipment. G&D’s North American headquarters, located in Dulles, VA, houses
the R&D technology center, sales, marketing and smart card production
facilities. In addition to the Dulles facility, G&D operates full service card
manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Ontario and Mexico that are certified by
both VISA and MasterCard. The combined production capacity of these four
facilities makes G&D one of the largest of any North American cards and card
systems manufacturer. As a 150 year old international technology group with
over 30 subsidiaries throughout the world, Giesecke & Devrient employs over
6,500 people and generates an annual revenue in excess of 1 Billion U.S.
dollars. For more information, visit http://www.gdai.com.
The statements in this press release that are not historical facts are
“forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties as
identified in the Company’s periodic filings with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to those appearing under
the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report Form 10K dated
March 31, 2003. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially.
The Company expressly disclaims the obligation to update any forward-looking
statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
NOTE: ActivCard is a registered trademark and ActivCard Gold, ActivCard
Identity Management System, ActivPack, Corporate Access Card, Return on
Identity are trademarks of ActivCard in the United States and/or other
countries. Sm@rtCafe(R) Expert is a registered trademark of Giesecke
& Devrient . All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners
in the United States and/or other countries.