To become a leading provider of card and reader technology in the world market.

Smart cards and readers are no longer limited to use in specialized applications. They have become increasingly popular in many other areas such as banking, national health cards, public transportation, government ID cards and internet security. They have proven to add significant value to businesses by providing a more efficient, effective, reliable and secure environment to streamline their operations and this has accounted for the rapid growth in demand of smart cards and readers in the recent years. ACS believes this trend is set to continue and vast business opportunities will be opened up for a serious smart card and reader provider like ACS.

Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HONG KONG STOCK Exchange: 8210), Founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related products to over 80 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries.

As one of the world's leading supplier of PC-linked smart card readers, ACS has the technology, expertise, and global resources to develop and offer the next generation in smart card versatility to satisfy the needs of its customers worldwide.

ACS develops and provides smart card operating systems (COS) and readers to facilitate the implementation of smart card based systems for various types of applications and industries. ACS products are divided into 10 product families: Smart Cards & Smart Card Operating Systems, PC-Linked Smart Card Readers, Smart Card Balance Readers, Smart Card/Fingerprint Readers, Smart Card Readers with PIN-Pad, Contactless Readers, Physical Access Control, Smart Card Door Locks, GSM Management Tools and PC Linked Readers with Mass Storage.

ACS also offers customization for some of these products to meet specific needs of customers. ACS products are manufactured to meet major industrial standards, ensuring safe and compatible operations.