Oberthur Technologies and sicap Open Their Secure Application Suite to the NFC Ecosystem
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Posted on February 29, 2012 at 5:35:01 AM
Oberthur Technologies and sicap Open Their Secure Application Suite to the NFC Ecosystem
BARCELONA, Spain, February 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
A unique suite to securely deploy and manage mobile services remotely
After two years of successful partnership, Oberthur Technologies and sicap,
respectively leaders in the fields of smart card solutions and device management are today
extending their unique solution to securely manage the NFC services life cycle, from
application creation to deployment.
Application stores of the past contributed to the success of mobile services yet
limited the added value of mobile operators. Applications were also often tied to a single
type of operating system and device and did not meet security requirements for sensitive
services like mobile commerce or mobile financial services (NFC-based or not).
In order to address the specific needs of mobile operators and services providers
launching NFC services, the Secure Application Suite is fully compatible with Oberthur
Technologies' TSM solution. In a unique environment, it permits not only to install but
also to access services, thus providing a complete 'NFC wallet' experience. Compatible
with multi-OS and supporting multi-content, it is designed to provide a seamless service
across a single platform to enhancethe customer journey.
Arnaud de La Chapelle, General Manager - Convergence and Solutions at Oberthur
Technologies commented, "In order to bring both security and ubiquity of service to their
subscribers, mobile operators need to position themselves in the mobile services
value-chain by proposing an alternative to vertical application stores. The best way for
mobile operators to secure their applications such as NFC services is to leverage on the
SIM capabilities. Our Secure Application Suite is the only tool today to securely deliver
mobile services to the largest number of subscribers."
"Our common solution is a real opportunity for operators to stay in the driving seat,"
said MrFabrice Valois, Director of Device and SIM Business Line at sicap. "The commercial
offer is exclusive, relevant, and the user experience is guaranteed. Our solution fosters
brand satisfaction by ensuring compatibility between the customer device and the
applications in the application store. Once attracted by NFC applications, subscribers can
be incentivised to use the operator portal for all their value-added service downloads."
This solution will be demonstrated during the Mobile World Congress at Oberthur
Technologies booth, Hall 8, stand 8B68 and at sicap booth, Hall 8, Stand 8B94
About SICAP
Sicap software solutions empower mobile operators to deliver a superior subscriber
experience, create new revenue streams and reduce operating costs.
Sicap develops and implements solutions across the value chain, including DM, billing
and loyalty, m-money, and USSD solutions. Present in 120 networks, serving 835 million
subscribers in 75 countries worldwide.
For more information: http://www.sicap.com
About OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES
Oberthur Technologies is world leader in security based on smart card technology and
associated services. Through innovation and excellence in service, we deliver value to
business customers with profitable models and clear benefits for end-users. Our clients
are spread around the world and belong in many cases to global organisations.
They include mobile operators, financial institutions, governments, transport
operators, corporates and conditional access system providers. The products and services
we develop address the ever-changing needs of the payment, mobile, identity, transport,
convergence and digital TV market segments.
Oberthur Technologies has 5,700 employees through 40 countries and 65 sites.
For more information: http://www.oberthur.com
Source: Sicap
Stephanie Cau, Communications Director, Tel. : +33-1-47-85-58-06, Email: s.cau@oberthur.com; kate.stoney@sicap.com
BARCELONA, Spain, February 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
A unique suite to securely deploy and manage mobile services remotely
After two years of successful partnership, Oberthur Technologies and sicap,
respectively leaders in the fields of smart card solutions and device management are today
extending their unique solution to securely manage the NFC services life cycle, from
application creation to deployment.
Application stores of the past contributed to the success of mobile services yet
limited the added value of mobile operators. Applications were also often tied to a single
type of operating system and device and did not meet security requirements for sensitive
services like mobile commerce or mobile financial services (NFC-based or not).
In order to address the specific needs of mobile operators and services providers
launching NFC services, the Secure Application Suite is fully compatible with Oberthur
Technologies' TSM solution. In a unique environment, it permits not only to install but
also to access services, thus providing a complete 'NFC wallet' experience. Compatible
with multi-OS and supporting multi-content, it is designed to provide a seamless service
across a single platform to enhancethe customer journey.
Arnaud de La Chapelle, General Manager - Convergence and Solutions at Oberthur
Technologies commented, "In order to bring both security and ubiquity of service to their
subscribers, mobile operators need to position themselves in the mobile services
value-chain by proposing an alternative to vertical application stores. The best way for
mobile operators to secure their applications such as NFC services is to leverage on the
SIM capabilities. Our Secure Application Suite is the only tool today to securely deliver
mobile services to the largest number of subscribers."
"Our common solution is a real opportunity for operators to stay in the driving seat,"
said MrFabrice Valois, Director of Device and SIM Business Line at sicap. "The commercial
offer is exclusive, relevant, and the user experience is guaranteed. Our solution fosters
brand satisfaction by ensuring compatibility between the customer device and the
applications in the application store. Once attracted by NFC applications, subscribers can
be incentivised to use the operator portal for all their value-added service downloads."
This solution will be demonstrated during the Mobile World Congress at Oberthur
Technologies booth, Hall 8, stand 8B68 and at sicap booth, Hall 8, Stand 8B94
About SICAP
Sicap software solutions empower mobile operators to deliver a superior subscriber
experience, create new revenue streams and reduce operating costs.
Sicap develops and implements solutions across the value chain, including DM, billing
and loyalty, m-money, and USSD solutions. Present in 120 networks, serving 835 million
subscribers in 75 countries worldwide.
For more information: http://www.sicap.com
About OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES
Oberthur Technologies is world leader in security based on smart card technology and
associated services. Through innovation and excellence in service, we deliver value to
business customers with profitable models and clear benefits for end-users. Our clients
are spread around the world and belong in many cases to global organisations.
They include mobile operators, financial institutions, governments, transport
operators, corporates and conditional access system providers. The products and services
we develop address the ever-changing needs of the payment, mobile, identity, transport,
convergence and digital TV market segments.
Oberthur Technologies has 5,700 employees through 40 countries and 65 sites.
For more information: http://www.oberthur.com
Source: Sicap
Stephanie Cau, Communications Director, Tel. : +33-1-47-85-58-06, Email: s.cau@oberthur.com; kate.stoney@sicap.com