Smart Card Alliance Latin America

Inteligensa i-Thing: Contactless Technology for Quick and Easy Payments

Smart Card Alliance — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:14:00 -0400

Inteligensa, 08/05/2012– Imagine using a public transport system and being able to make small purchases such as a cup of coffee, a newspaper or a cinema ticket without having to carry cash. Contactless technology does just that, quick and easy payments for relatively inexpensive items.

In the new world of payments which emphasizes speed, security and ease of use, Inteligensa offers its new contactless device, the i-Thing®, in both key fob and sticker form factors, thus enabling quick payment of bus fares and other low value transactions which don’t require a PIN or ID confirmation.

Adrian Rosas, Product Manager for Micropayments for the Inteligensa Group, said that “contactless technology is based on the same standards as radio frequency identification or RFID”. The i-Thing® is easy to use, and in the sticker version can just be attached to the back of a mobile phone for quick access when passing through a contactless access gate. The key fob version functions in exactly the same way and may be hung on a keyring. It’s the user’s choice as to which version he or she prefers.

In addition to the speed and ease of use, the i-Thing® offers the same security guarantees as contactless cards from Visa or MasterCard.

This current generation is also a useful and less complex intermediate step on the way to the payment technology of the future, NFC (Near Field Communication).

Author: Adrian Rosas, Product Manager Micropayment Systems, Inteligensa Group

About the INTELIGENSA GROUP

THE INTELIGENSA GROUP is a leading multinational organization in the design and implementation of identification and payment systems, its core business being the technological integration of solutions.

From its founding in 1987, INTELIGENSA has been recognized for its discretion in managing its clients’ projects, for maintaining high security levels, and for its interest in always exceeding the client’s expectations through innovative ideas that differentiate it from its competitors, all the while focused on maintaining a quality and service culture, in line with the company’s highest values: responsibility, discipline and excellence.

INTELIGENSA’s greatest strengths are its professional development and support teams for project development and technical support of smart card applications. This allows INTELIGENSA to fulfill client needs in the process of smart card migration up to successful completion and post-launch service.

Contactos

info@inteligensa.com
http://www.inteligensa.com
@INTELIGENSA_H

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Smart Card Alliance — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:49:00 -0400

“EMV Tour–Quito 2012”

I would like thank all of you for showing your support for SCALA’s initiatives and activities during the first half of 2012. We are grateful for all of the efforts from members, colleagues, and friends who continue to help us promote and develop our activities, like the “Mexico–Smart Card Summit” that was held last month. It is clear to me that any success accomplished by SCALA is linked back to the support we receive from you. … Read full letter »

Gemalto selected by América Móvil, Banamex and Banco Inbursa as the technology provider for Transfer mobile payment service in Mexico

Smart Card Alliance — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:13:00 -0400

Gemalto promotes Transfer as an easy and safe way to transfer money

Amsterdam, Apr 23, 2012 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653), the world leader in digital security, announces being selected as the technology provider for Transfer, the service to be offered by the joint venture between América Móvil/Telcel, Citibank’s Mexican unit Banamex and Banco Inbursa in order to turn the mobile phone into an innovative and efficient payment instrument for carrying out transfers and air time purchasing, among other operations. Transfer is the service that enables financial transactions in real time, 24 hours a day, from a mobile device through SMS messaging.

América Móvil is the leading telecommunications services provider in Latin America with around 242 million mobile phone subscribers and operations in 18 countries. Telcel, its local unit in Mexico, has over 67.5 million customers. Banamex has an extensive distribution network of about 1,662 branches, 5,787 ATMs and more than 4,200 banking agents located throughout the country. Inbursa provides banking services in Mexico and is controlled by Grupo Carso, the holding company for América Móvil.

Gemalto is the technology provider in Mexico of Transfer’s transactional platform and is responsible for the service development, support and operation. Gemalto’s experience from over 70 mobile financial services deployments worldwide ensures the solution is designed to grow seamlessly as consumer adoption rapidly ramps up and services diversify in Mexico.

Transfer is based on Gemalto’s LinqUs mobile payment platform, which ensures that customers will be able to use their mobile accounts safely through different channels. This platform integrates in accordance with the financial and telecommunication industries standards allowing the users to perform transactions like transfers, air time purchasing and cash withdrawal from the convenience of their mobile phones. The user will also be able to manage his accounts through other self-service channels like interactive voice response and web sites.

“Transfer is a service that arises from the combination of two highly technologically sophisticated systems, with a large coverage: banking and telecommunications”, said Daniel Hajj Aboumrad, CEO of América Móvil. “The great potential of Transfer is present not only in Mexico, but also in the rest of Latin America where, together, we have around 240 million customers.”

“We are proud to lead this technological innovation effort, creating simple and convenient financial solutions for the population needs, particularly the unbanked, through a very simple formula. We are aware of the potential that this platform has to transform the banking operation, initially in Mexico, and expanding it to Latin America”, said Manuel Medina Mora, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Banco Nacional de Mexico and Grupo Financiero Banamex.

“Transfer benefits from Gemalto’s solid global experience in both the banking and telecommunications sectors, holding a large number of mobile financial services programs worldwide,” added Rodrigo Serna, Vice President Telecommunications of Gemalto Latin America. “This major project strengthens the relationship with América Móvil, Banamex-Citigroup and Inbursa for the development of mobile financial services across the region.”

About Gemalto

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security with 2011 annual revenues of €2 billion and more than 10,000 employees operating out of 74 offices and 14 Research & Development centers in 43 countries.

We are at the heart of our evolving digital society. Billions of people worldwide increasingly want the freedom to communicate, travel, shop, bank, entertain and work–anytime, anywhere–in ways that are convenient, enjoyable and secure. Gemalto delivers on their expanding needs for personal mobile services, identity protection, payment security, authenticated online services, cloud computing access, modern transportation, M2M communication, eHealthcare and eGovernment services.

Gemalto develops secure software that runs on trusted devices which we design and personalize. We manage these devices, the confidential data they contain and the services they enable, throughout their life cycle. We innovate so that our clients can offer more ways of enhancing the convenience and security of their end-users’ digital lives.

Gemalto is thriving with the growing number of people using its software and secure devices to interact in the digital and wireless world.

For more information visit http://www.gemalto.com, http://www.justaskgemalto.com, http://blog.gemalto.com, or follow @gemalto on Twitter.

Gemalto Media Contacts

Nicole Smith
North America
+1 512 257 3902
nicole.smith@gemalto.com

Yvonne Lim
Asia Pacific
+65 6317 3730
Yvonne.lim@gemalto.com

Kristel Teyras
Europe, Middle East & Africa
+33 1 55 01 57 89
kristel.teyras@gemalto.com

Ernesto Haikewitsch
Latin America
+55 11 5105 9220
ernesto.haikewitsch@gemalto.com

RFID Technology Smooths Mass Transit

Smart Card Alliance — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:38:00 -0400

Inteligensa, 16/04/2012 - Users of public transport in Latin America and the rest of the world can now have the security and ease of use of a standard-format card for paying fares on busses, subways and trains, thanks to new contactless payment solutions developed by Inteligensa.

Our company, whose IntelCav affiliate is the 8th largest bank card manufacturer in the world, has created new electronic devices based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), which are available in a bank-card form factor or as iThing, which comes either as a key fob or as an adhesive backed label suitable for sticking to a cellphone. Any of these can be waved close to a small reader device to quickly and easy validate fare payment.

The new devices will be shown at the Second Congress on “Best Practices in SIBRT (Integrated Transport Systems and Bus Rapid Transit) in Latin America”, to be held in León, Mexico, on April 25 and 26, 2012.

Adrián Rosas, Inteligensa Corporate Manager for Micropayment Cards and Devices, commented on the significance of Inteligensa’s participation in the Congress, noting that the venue brings together experts of international standing to discuss new technologies and developments. “Our customers are totally covered, as all indications are that the future is with contactless technology. Micropayment devices developed by Inteligensa represent an important leap for mass transit users and simultaneously help improve efficiency of services.”

About the INTELIGENSA GROUP

Contactos

info@inteligensa.com
http://www.inteligensa.com
@INTELIGENSA_HQ

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Smart Card Alliance — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:03:00 -0400

“CSCIP–Latin America”

Last month, SCALA conducted its first Certified Smart Card Industry Professional (CSCIP) training and exam on March 14 in Latin America. This is was a great milestone for the chapter, given all of our education initiatives. A total of 12 brave souls took on the challenge to gain the knowledge of our current experts, be welcomed into our industry, and be considered by their peers as certified professionals in the smart card industry. … Read full letter »

EMV Tour

Smart Card Alliance — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:18:00 -0400

Smart Card Alliance Latino América (SCALA) llevará a cabo el Primer Smart Card Summit en Expo Seguridad 2012 en la Ciudad de México, DF

Smart Card Alliance — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:18:00 -0400

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., MARCH 13, 2012–El capitulo de Smart Card Alliance Latino América (SCALA), está aportando su conocimiento de la industria y experiencia a Expo Seguridad México 2012, la principal exhibición de seguridad, con seminarios y programas de conferencias de América Latina. SCALA, en colaboración con Reed Exhibitions, será anfitrión de la primera conferencia de tarjetas inteligentes, “Mexico–Smart Card Summit” y el taller de capacitación en el marco de ExpoSeguridad del 24 al 26 de Abril, en el Centro Banamex de la Ciudad de México, DF.

“Como el segundo mercado más grande en América Latina y el Caribe, México es el lugar ideal para que SCALA amplíe el conocimiento de la tecnología y sus múltiples usos,” dijo Edgar Betts, director asociado de SCALA. “Estamos buscando incorporar nuestra experticia en tarjetas inteligentes al contenido de clase mundial de este evento y ofrecerles adiestramiento a los más de 14,000 participantes previstos para Expo Seguridad”

Los asistentes al nuevo “Mexico-Smart Card Summit” podrán esperar sesiones con expertos, de la industria, en el uso de la tecnología de las tarjetas inteligentes para una amplia gama de aplicaciones, incluyendo:

Seguridad Digital
Control de Acceso Seguro
Biometría
Transporte
Servicios de Salud
Identificaciones Gubernamentales, incluyendo pasaporte electrónico, licencias de conducir, identificación nacional, identificación para empleados gubernamentales y tarjetas para residentes extranjeros.

SCALA también ha anunciado que llevará su aclamado programa de entrenamiento “Fundamentos de la Tecnología de las Tarjetas Inteligentes” a Expo Seguridad y “México-Smart Card Summit” el 24 de Abril. Celebrado por primera vez en la Ciudad de México, el curso ofrece una visión completa de la situación de la industria de las tarjetas inteligentes; los componentes básicos de esta tecnología y las aplicaciones utilizadas en todo el mercado global. Al culminar el mismo, los asistentes contarán con un amplio conocimiento sobre esta tecnología, desde el por qué las personas están migrando a las tarjetas inteligentes hasta el cómo se forma y utiliza la estructura básica de la arquitectura de las tarjetas inteligentes.

Para información sobre el programa y registro al “México-Smart Card Summit”, visite http://exposeguridadmexico.com/2012/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72&Itemid=96.

Acerca de Expo Seguridad

Expo Seguridad fue añadido a la cartera de eventos ISC, del líder del mercado Reed Exhibitions, formando parte de los eventos globales de seguridad física que maneja la compañía para el año 2012. Celebrado en la Ciudad de México en el Centro Banamex, Expo Seguridad México (ESM), se llevará a cabo del 24 a 26 abril de 2012, con el patrocinio de la Asociación Latinoamericana de Seguridad (ALAS). ESM compartirá el Centro Banamex con México Fire Expo y México Safety Expo.

Los eventos anuales Expo Seguridad Mexico y México Safety Expo contarán con más de 350 expositores y se prevé asistan cerca de 14,000 profesionales de seguridad y protección. El evento Expo Seguridad México 2012 celebrará su 10mo aniversario, atrayendo a participantes de 18 países, incluyendo muchos de América Central. Mexico Safety Expo, esta orientado a profesionales relacionados con la salud y la seguridad ocupacional.

Acerca de Smart Card Alliance Latino América (SCALA) La misión principal de Smart Card Alliance capítulo América Latina está en línea con los objetivos generales de la Alianza: estimular la comprensión, adopción, uso y aplicación generalizada de la tecnología de tarjetas inteligentes en América Latina y el Caribe. SCALA trabaja a través de proyectos específicos, como programas educacionales trilingües, investigación de mercados, asesoría, relaciones industriales y foros abiertos para mantener a los miembros del capítulo de América Latina conectados con los líderes de la industria y el pensamiento innovador.

Acerca de Smart Card Alliance

Smart Card Alliance es una organización sin fines de lucro, multi-industrial trabajando para estimular la comprensión, adopción, uso y aplicación generalizada de la tecnología de tarjetas inteligentes.

A través de proyectos específicos, tales como programas educacionales, investigación de mercados, asesoría, relaciones industriales y foros abiertos, la Alianza mantiene a sus socios conectados con los líderes de la industria y el pensamiento innovador. La Alianza es la voz unificada del sector para las tarjetas inteligentes, liderando los debates de la industria sobre el impacto y el valor de las tarjetas inteligentes en los EE.UU., América Latina y el Caribe. Para obtener más información, visite http://www.smartcardalliance.org

Watchdata WatchKey™ is the first PKI Token compliant with ICP in Brazil

Smart Card Alliance — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:05:00 -0400

RSA Conference, San Francisco–02 March 2012. Watchdata Technologies announced during the RSA Security Conference that one of its global products, the “WatchKey” USB PKI security token, has successfully passed all the NSH-1 compliance tests for ICP-Brazil. This is the first USB PKI security token fully compliant with the standards established in Brazil by the ITI (National Institute of Information Technology).

This achievement is the result of Watchdata’s efforts to actively combine its international experience in PKI technology with a deep understanding of local requirements to guarantee superior security and interoperability, independent of the platform. The technical procedures, guides and norms established by ITI, comprise the Brazilian PKI requirements for cryptographic tokens to operate under the ICP-Brazil’s Root-CA certification authority. Compliance to these technical requirements is mandatory for cryptographic products used in Brazil.

“Considering the recent change in the Root CA to ICP-Brazil V2, which enforces the use of 2048 bit keys, Watchdata demonstrated paramount knowledge to anticipate and support the transition without impacting the product performance, being the first PKI USB Token fully compliant with the ICP-Brazil standards,” said Dr. Marcelo Zuffo, New Technologies Director of LSI-TEC.

“Watchdata is very pleased to be the first PKI Token solution provider to successfully pass the ICP-Brazil compliance tests,” said Dr. Jack Pan, Watchdata Vice President. “The ICP-Brazil security standards are broader than other international standards, ensuring the highest security level in the industry while also enforcing interoperability of platforms to guarantee compatibility and full adherence with the Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure.”

About LSI-TEC

LSI-TEC is acknowledged for contributions made to Brazilian society by researchers who, for over 30 years, have been developing high technology projects with training, research and industry relationships. It is the laboratory certified by the ITI to test and certify products to work under the Brazilian PKI. For more information, please visit http://www.lsitec.org.br

About Watchdata

Watchdata Technologies is a recognized pioneer in providing secure digital authentication and transaction solutions for mobile payment, financial services, telecommunication, transportation, retail, identification, e-government, public utility, and healthcare applications. With over 18 years’ experience, international headquarters in Singapore, and offices in 13 regions of the world, Watchdata serves customers in over 50 countries. For more information, visit: http://www.watchdata.com

Media Contacts:

Dr. Adilson Eduardo Guelfi
LSI-TEC Laboratories
guelfi@lsitec.org.br
http://www.lsitec.org.br

Tom Howe
Watchdata Technologies
thomas.howe@watchdata.com
http://www.watchdata.com

Smart Card Alliance Latin America (SCALA) Hosts First Smart Card Summit at Expo Seguridad 2012 in Mexico City

Smart Card Alliance — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:03:00 -0400

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., MARCH 13, 2012–The Smart Card Alliance Latin America chapter (SCALA) is bringing its industry knowledge and experience to Expo Seguridad Mexico 2012, the premiere security exhibition, seminar and conference program in Latin America. SCALA, in partnership with Reed Exhibitions, will host the first smart card conference, “Mexico–Smart Card Summit” and training workshop within Expo Seguridad on April 24-26, 2012 at Centro Banamex in Mexico City.

“As the second biggest smart card market in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Mexico is the ideal venue for SCALA to build a broader understanding of the technology and its many possible uses,” said Edgar Betts, associate director, SCALA. “We are looking forward to adding our smart card expertise to the world-class content at this event, and offering education to the more than 14,000 attendees expected at Expo Seguridad.”

Attendees of the new “Mexico–Smart Card Summit” can look forward to sessions from industry experts on the use of smart card technology for a wide array of applications, including:

Digital security
Secure access control
Biometrics
Transportation
Healthcare
Government identity including electronic passports, driver’s licenses, national ID, government employee ID, and resident alien cards

SCALA also announced that it will bring its widely acclaimed smart card training program, “Smart Card Fundamentals” to Expo Seguridad and “Mexico–Smart Card Summit” on April 24th. Held for the first time in Mexico City, the course will provide an in-depth overview of the state of the smart card industry, the basic components of smart card technology, and the applications used throughout the global marketplace. Attendees will come away with a thorough knowledge of everything from why people are moving to smart cards to how the basic structure of smart card architecture is formed and utilized.

For complete agenda and registration information for “Mexico–Smart Card Summit,” visit http://exposeguridadmexico.com/2012/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72&Itemid=96 (Spanish language website). Please note that all conference sessions will be held in Spanish.

About Expo Seguridad

Expo Seguridad was added to Reed Exhibitions’ market-leading ISC Events portfolio, a growing family of US and global physical security events, for 2012. Held in Mexico City at the Banamex CenterExpo Seguridad Mexico, will take place April 24-26, 2012. Sponsored by the Latin American Security Association (ALAS), ESM is co-located with Mexico Fire Expo, Mexico Safety Expo and Facilities Mexico.

The annual Expo Seguridad Mexico and Mexico Safety Expo events feature more than 350 exhibitors and attracts close to 14,000 security and safety professionals. The 2012 Expo Seguridad Mexico event will mark its 10th anniversary, drawing participants from 18 countries, including many from Central America. Mexico Safety Expo attracts professionals involved in health and occupational safety.

About the Smart Card Alliance Latin America (SCALA)

The primary mission of the Smart Card Alliance Latin American chapter is in line with the overall goals of the Alliance: to stimulate the understanding, adoption, use and widespread application of smart cards technology in Latin America and the Caribbean. SCALA works through specific projects such as trilingual education programs, market research, advocacy, industry relations and open forums to keep Latin American chapter organization members connected to industry leaders and innovative thought.

About the Smart Card Alliance

The Smart Card Alliance is a not-for-profit, multi-industry association working to stimulate the understanding, adoption, use and widespread application of smart card technology.

Through specific projects such as education programs, market research, advocacy, industry relations and open forums, the Alliance keeps its members connected to industry leaders and innovative thought. The Alliance is the single industry voice for smart cards, leading industry discussion on the impact and value of smart cards in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. For more information please visit http://www.smartcardalliance.org.

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Smart Card Alliance — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:20:00 -0400

“Mexico–Smart Card Summit”

We are very excited to announce that SCALA, in partnership with Reed Exhibitions, will host the first smart card conference, “Mexico–Smart Card Summit,” and training workshop within Expo Seguridad Mexico (ESM) on April 24-26, 2012 at Centro Banamex in Mexico City.

After signing the agreement with Reed Exhibitions, it became clear that our goal is to deliver an extremely successful industry event, with no holds barred. Expo Seguridad is the premier security exhibition, seminar and conference program in Latin America. Industry experts will lead sessions on the use of smart card technology for a wide array of applications … Read full letter »