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  • ACS Launches ACR39U Smart Card Reader

    HONG KONG, 10 Jul, 2015 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), has released its next-generation high-speed smart card reader, the ACR39U. The ACR39 boasts greater speed than its predecessors, while maintaining the same level of cost-effectiveness and workmanship that ACS’s readers became known for. The ACR39U has a read/write speed of up to 600Kpbs and has protocol and parameters selection (PPS). It also has short-circuit protection, increasing its suitability for highly demanding applications. To ensure versatility, ACR39U was designed to support ISO7816 Class A, B and C cards, microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol, as well as most memory cards in the market. CCID-compliant, this plug-and-play PC-linked reader has a USB 2.0 full-speed interface which allows the reader to be easily integrated into any computing environment, such as Windows, Linux, and Mac. The ACR39U can also be used with any mobile application that runs on Android™ 3.1 Honeycomb and higher. The ACR39U is among the US General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Products List, and is compatible with the DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and the HSDP-12 PIV card. It has also been approved as a Transparent Reader under GSA’s FIPS201 Approved Products List, establishing ACS as a trusted source of contact smart card readers for government agencies and other organizations. ACR39U is compliant and certified with major international standards, including: ISO7816, CE, FCC, VCCI, EMV 2000 Level 1, PBOC, Microsoft WHQL and RoHs 2. As the ACR39U is released into the market, ACS will work towards acquiring additional certifications, as a testament to the product’s excellence. “We have improved the world’s first PC-linked reader,” says Mr. Gilbert Leung, Vice President for Sales and Marketing. “We hope that ACS will be able to exceed the innovation that we have displayed in our previous readers, and be of greater service to users of smart card applications.” About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers. ACS is the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. In 2010 and 2014, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion”, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk/.

    https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2016/acs-launches-acr39u-smart-card-reader/
  • ACS spearheads design innovation with new ACR38U PocketMate

    HONG KONG, 29 Jul, 2011 – Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210),Asia Pacific's number 1 supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), introduces the latest addition to its PC-Linked Smart Card Reader Series-ACR38U PocketMate. A device as small as a USB thumb drive, ACR38U PocketMate is designed to transform into a reader for full-sized smart cards with a single swivel motion. Thanks to key developments in the telecommunication, banking and e-government sectors, smart card applications are now rapidly being integrated into day-to-day business. More people are now reaping the benefits of smart card-based transactions. People frequently on the go give equal importance to security and convenience. Therefore, it is with these considerations that ACS has developed the new ACR38U PocketMate, which does not compromise any important feature despite its size. “With more than fifteen years of experience in the industry, ACS focuses not only on its smart card and reader technologies, but also its customer and the market’s needs,” explained Mr. Gilbert Leung, ACS Sales Director. “We are now witnessing the emerging market of users who want to access their smart card applications anytime, anywhere. ACR38U PocketMate is perfect for that kind of market as it is a portable device small enough to be carried in one’s pocket, yet accepts credit card-sized smart cards.” ACR38U PocketMate is a smart card reader with an unconventional design. With a single push, the device swivels to reveal a slot for a full-sized smart card and can be used with any PC to access various smart card applications, including e-Government, e-Banking and e-Payment, e-Healthcare and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) applications. Housing the ACR38 core, ACR38U PocketMate supports ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C cards, microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol and various types of memory cards. It also has compliance with international standards, such as PC/SC, CCID, RoHS, CE, FCC and Microsoft WHQL. With its Plug-and-Play feature, it enables driverless operations once it is connected to the PC via its USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface. Learn more about ACR38U PocketMate from here.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. One of the companies on Forbes Asia's 2010 “Best Under a Billion" list, a prestigious list of 200 top-performing companies with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion selected from 12,930 publicly listed enterprises in Asia Pacific, ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk/.

    https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/523/acs-spearheads-design-innovation-with-new-acr38u-pocketmate/
  • ACS launches the new ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II reader supporting contactless and contact smart card technologies

    HONG KONG, 19 Sep, 2011 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), today launches its ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II Dual-interface Smart Card Reader , an upgrade of the ACR128 DualBoost. This new reader supports not only the 13.56 MHz ISO 14443 contactless technology, but also the ISO 7816 contact card specification. ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II is designed for superior compatibility with existing and future systems. It supports ISO 7816 contact and ISO 14443 Type A and B contactless card standards, as well as Mifare Classic, Mifare Plus and DESFire EV1 cards. It has a built-in Secure Access Module (SAM) slot for enhanced security in contact and contactless card operations. With its intelligent support for hybrid and combi cards, it can detect a contactless card that has been erroneously inserted in the contact card slot. Its PC/SC (Personal Computer/Smart Card) compliance for all contact, contactless and SAM interfaces allows for flexible integration in various platforms and systems. Likewise, with additional features such as firmware upgradability and extended APDU support, the ACR1281U-C1 enables operators easily to implement or upgrade a wide range of smart card applications. The convenience of using dual interface readers is evident amidst the fast-paced and hectic lifestyles in today’s highly modernized world. By performing both contact and contactless smart card-based transactions on a single platform, these devices bring versatility to both system operators and end users who value time and efficiency. Organizations may utilize the reader for granting physical or logical access via its contactless capabilities and at the same time utilize the reader for banking or other transactions requiring a more secure environment via its contact capabilities. Additionally, dual interface readers are important components to bring into reality the emerging “All-in-one” card concept of using a single smart card within a city for multiple applications, including public transportation, micro-payments, customer loyalty programs, e-health and e-government, and network and physical access control. Learn more about ACR1281U-C1 DualBoost II at here.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. One of two hundred firms in Forbes "Asia's 2010 Best Under a Billion" list, a prestigious list of 200 top-performing firms selected from 12,930 publicly listed firms in Asia Pacific, ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk/.  

    https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/529/acs-launches-the-new-acr1281u-c1-dualboost-ii-reader-supporting-contactless-and-contact-smart-card-technologies/
  • ACS's ACR1281U contactless smart card reader obtains certification for German national e-ID program

    HONG KONG 26 Sep, 2011 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number 1 supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), today announces that its contactless smart card reader with extended Application Protocol Data Unit (APDU) support, ACR1281U nPA Reader, has been certified for use with Germany’s new electronic ID card (neuer Personalausweis, or “nPA”) scheme by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, or “BSI”). With the introduction of its new electronic identity card scheme in November 2010, Germany has taken an important step towards providing its citizens with a standardized way to prove identity. This complements the vast online service offerings Germany has made available for its citizens to enable more efficient and convenient transactions. The new e-ID allows citizens to authenticate their identity conveniently when they use the internet for activities such as online shopping, banking and gaming. To access these services, citizens need a cost-effective and specialized smart card reader to be connected to their own computer. This smart card reader will provide the bridge between the citizens’ e-ID cards and the online services available over the web – and ACR1281U is one such reader. ACR1281U, one of the world’s earliest nPA scheme-qualified readers that support the extended contactless APDU command, brings this innovative and important bridge to another level. The handling of highly secure Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) algorithms, such as digital signatures on official documents utilizing 2048 bits or 4096 bits RSA keys, as well as the reading and writing of large files, such as photos and fingerprint images, are processed in a much shorter period of time using ACR1281U than similar readers. At such speeds, users are able to experience the total satisfaction of utilizing contactless card technology. ACR1281U is a contactless smart card reader with USB connectivity and securely connects the new e-ID cards to any PC running on Windows® XP, Vista®, Windows®7, MacOS X and Linux for Ubuntu, OpenSuse and Debian operating systems. With a secure firmware update capability, the reader is forward compatible with new card requirements and new function requirements. Following its certification, ACR1281U can now be readily deployed by government authorities, companies and other institutions for citizens to assess this nPa electronic ID card system, implemented by Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior. Meanwhile, samples of ACR1281U are now readily available and can be purchased via all ACS authorized distribution channels. For further details, please refer to http://www.acs.com.hk/index.php?pid=product&prod_sections=0&id=ACR1281U.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. One of two hundred firms in Forbes "Asia's 2010 Best Under a Billion" list, a prestigious list of 200 top-performing firms selected from 12,930 publicly listed firms in Asia Pacific, ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk/.    

    https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/530/acss-acr1281u-contactless-smart-card-reader-obtains-certification-for-german-national-e-id-program/
  • ACS to participate in CARTES & Identification 2011

    HONG KONG, 08 November, 2011 – Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number 1 supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), today announces that it will participate in the 2011 CARTES & Identification conference to be held at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte in France from 15 to 17 November, 2011. One of the world’s pioneers in smart card technology, ACS will exhibit a wide range of smart card and reader products from its renowned portfolio, namely, PC-Linked Readers, Contactless Readers, Dynamic Password Generators, PC-Linked Readers with Mass Storage and Smart Card Readers with PIN-Pad. Besides showcasing its new products, ACS will also be displaying revamped versions of its long-existing ACR38 Series of PC-Linked Readers, which have been deployed in various projects around the world for many years and made ACS into a frontrunner in the smart card industry. Visitors are invited to drop by the ACS booth to know more about these products. Date: 15 to 17 November, 2011 Venue: Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte, France Booth: 3-D-080   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. One of the companies on Forbes Asia's 2010 “Best Under a Billion" list, a prestigious list of 200 top-performing companies with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion, selected from 12,930 publicly listed enterprises in Asia Pacific, ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk/.

    https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/533/acs-to-participate-in-cartes-identification-2011/
  • ACS launches the new ACR1222L VisualVantage NFC Reader with LCD

    HONG KONG, 29 Nov , 2011 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number 1 supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), introduces the latest addition to its line of LCD-equipped Near Field Communication (NFC) Readers, the ACR1222L VisualVantage. A feature-rich reader, ACR1222L is designed to provide flexibility and enhance user experience in contactless applications. NFC is finally taking off, with the launch of a number of NFC smart phones and the ballooning use of the technology in applications like payment, mass-transit, ticketing and access control. NFC technology product providers now face the challenge of capitalizing on the opportunities emerging from this promising development by continuing to develop and provide innovative NFC products to satisfy the demand from system providers and end users. “Leveraging our experience from years of developing contactless readers that support NFC, we developed this product to broaden the options available to consumers when it comes to choosing the right device for their applications,” commented Ms. Elsie Lai, ACS’s Vice President, Product Marketing. “We are confident that the ACR1222L, with its added features, can help end-users fully appreciate the ease and convenience of using contactless technology.” The new ACR1222L is in USB interface while an upgraded version of ACS’s first LCD-equipped NFC Reader, the ACR122L, is in serial interface. Developed based on the 13.56 MHz RFID technology and ISO 18092 NFC standard, the ACR1222L supports not only ISO 14443 Type A and B, Mifare® cards, but also FeliCa and all 4 types of NFC tags. With its PC/SC compliance for both contactless cards and Secure Access Module (SAM) interfaces, it can work with most NFC platforms and systems. Furthermore, ACR1222L has built-in SAM slots for enhanced security, as well as USB firmware upgradability for easy migration of applications to support new cards. It also has built-in anti-collision mechanism and direct card type polling commands to limit access to a certain card when multiple contactless cards are presented to the device. Moreover, the ACR1222L boasts a faster response to cards, has clear operation indicators via its 2-line graphic LCD, 4 LED’s and a buzzer. The device is particularly suitable for applications such as payment and customer loyalty programs. ACR1222L offers additional features compared to ACR122L, ACS’s first LCD-equipped NFC Reader. Below is the difference between the two.   ACR122L ACR1222L   Host Interface Serial RS232 USB Full Speed Power Source External Power Adaptor From USB   Compliant to Standards PC/SC None ✔   Supported Cards Contactless Interface: - ISO14443 Type A&B Parts 1-4 - Mifare Series - NFC tags including FeliCa 3 SAM Interfaces: - ISO7816 ✔✔✔ T=0 ✔✔✔ T=0, T=1   Other Features Firmware Upgradeability None ✔via USB Learn more about ACR1222L here.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. One of two hundred firms in Forbes "Asia's 2010 Best Under a Billion" list, a prestigious list of 200 top-performing firms selected from 12,930 publicly listed firms in Asia Pacific, ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk/.

    https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/534/acs-launches-the-new-acr1222l-visualvantage-nfc-reader-with-lcd/
  • New ACR100I SIMFlash II by ACS offers combined smart card and memory storage capabilities

      HONG KONG, 09 Jan 2012 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number 1 supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), today introduces its ACR100I SIMFlash II PC-Linked Reader with Mass Storage. Combining smart card reader, memory storage and contactless card capabilities in a single device, ACR100 SIMFlash II supports a wide array of applications, from e-Government, e-Banking and e-Payment, to GSM Management, VoIP, Loyalty Programs and Network Security. No bigger than a typical USB stick, ACR100I SIMFlash II is an upgraded version of the ACR100 SIMFlash, which won the D'ucoty Award in the "Telecommunications - Product Innovation” category in 2006. Its smart card reader interface supports a variety of SIM-sized smart cards, including ISO 7816 cards, microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol, memory cards and GSM cards compliant with the 11.11 specification. Meanwhile, it allows users to store up to 8GB volume of data via its NAND Flash memory, which can be partitioned into three sections depending on the user’s needs. Furthermore, it has an embedded Mifare chip that allows it to act as a contactless card for use in various contactless operations, such as physical access control. With its PC/SC and CCID compliance, it is easy to integrate the ACR100I SIMFlash II into various smart card systems, particularly those running in PC environments. Although the ACR100I SIMFlash II and ACR100F SIMFlash have almost the same set of functionalities, what set them apart are ACR100I’s embedded Mifare chip and new casing. Below is a short comparison of the two:     ACR100F ACR100I Physical Characteristics Dimensions (mm) 77.0 x 23.0 x 10.0 76.0 x 26.0 x 23.4 USB Plug Fixed Retractable Host Interface USB 2.0 Yes Yes Mass Storage Built-In Flash Memory (GB) Max. 8Default 2 Max. 8Default 2 Additional Features Partitionable Flash Memory Yes Yes Contactless Interface No Yes The flexibility and convenience offered by the features of ACR100I SIMFlash II make it ideal for frequent travelers who want to access smart card applications anytime, anywhere. Its innovative way of combining smart card reader and mass storage capabilities enables one to store and distribute large amount of files, while at the same time, making them protected and invulnerable to security threats that normally make common data storage devices unsafe for storing important and confidential files. Learn more about ACR100I SIMFlash II here.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. One of two hundred firms in Forbes "Asia's 2010 Best Under a Billion" list, a prestigious list of 200 top-performing firms selected from 12,930 publicly listed firms in Asia Pacific, ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk/

    https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/535/new-acr100i-simflash-ii-by-acs-offers-combined-smart-card-and-memory-storage-capabilities/
  • ACS's new ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo enhances smart card transactions with its dual slot feature

    HONG KONG, 11 Jan 20112– Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number 1 supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), launches the latest addition to its PC-Linked Smart Card Readers Series-the ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo. A device featuring an ingenious design for two full-sized smart cards and three SAM cards, the SmartDuo provides a quick, secure and cost effective way to implement various smart card applications. ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo's dual slot design provides the benefit of handling smooth and uninterrupted transactions. With its ability to hold and process two full-sized smart cards simultaneously, it eliminates the need to alternate between two smart cards that are required to implement certain applications. In various smart card-based services, the device can hold the service provider’s card in one slot, while the other slot remains open for use by any individual availing the said service. This results in faster and smoother transactions, with the added advantage of enhanced security since the device not only authenticates each end user, but also validates the authority of the service provider managing every single transaction. "The introduction of the dual slot solution resulted from our objective of providing service providers and end users alike with a way to get the most out of every transaction they perform using their smart cards. By having this kind of mindset and actions to match, ACS is able to remain on top of its game as a provider of smart card technology products, and in the process, ensures that customer demands are satisfied amidst the ongoing increase of popularity of smart cards worldwide," said Mr. Gilbert Leung, ACS Sales Director. ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo is compatible with ISO 7816 Class A smart cards, microprocessor cards with the T=0 and T=1 protocol, and most memory cards that are commonly available in the market. It connects to the PC via its USB Full Speed host interface, and has a read/write speed of 344 Kbps. ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo is a highly portable and durable smart card reader, measuring only 103.5 mm x 85.0 mm x 59.9 mm and capable of at least 200,000 card insertion cycles. Besides its dual slot feature, it also has 3 SAM (Secure Access Module) card slots that allow the device to cater to smart card applications requiring a higher level of security. Likewise, ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo is both PC/SC and CCID compliant, making it easy to install and use in PC environments. It is a highly powerful tool that can be used to provide security and convenience in applications such as e-Banking and e-Payment, e-Government, e-Healthcare, Physical and Logical Access Control, and Network Security. Learn more about the ACR33U-A1 SmartDuo here.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. One of the companies on Forbes Asia's 2010 “Best Under a Billion" list, a prestigious list of 200 top-performing companies with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion, selected from 12,930 publicly listed enterprises in Asia Pacific, ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk/.

    https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/536/acss-new-acr33u-a1-smartduo-enhances-smart-card-transactions-with-its-dual-slot-feature/
  • ACS introduces new ACOS5-64 and CryptoMate64 cryptographic smart cards for seamless smart card security

    HONG KONG, 6 February, 2012 – Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number 1 supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), introduces two new smart card products that raised the bar in providing topnotch security for smart card applications. Belonging to ACS’s Smart Card and Card Operating Systems Product line, ACOS5-64 and CryptoMate64 combine smart card and cryptographic functions to support advanced security features such as Smart Card Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Digital Signature. An upgraded version of the ACOS5 smart card, ACOS5-64 is an advanced cryptographic smart card that complies with ISO7816-1/2/3/4/8/9 and common criteria EAL5+ (chip level) specifications. Designed to enhance the security and performance of RSA Public-key cryptographic operations, ACOS5-64 supports applications requiring high level security, including Secure Digital Email Signing, Network Security and Encryption. Further, it facilitates cost effective implementation as it allows multiple secure PKI applications to be stored in just one card. The USB token version of ACOS5-64, CryptoMate64, which is likewise an upgrade to a previous device called CryptoMate, houses a built-in ACOS5-64 Smart Card IC where cryptographic operations are performed rather than in the PC or terminal, eliminating the threat of hacking and sniffing of confidential data. It utilizes industry standard algorithms, such as RSA (up to 4096 bits), SHA-1, SHA-256, AES-128 / 192 / 256 and 3K 3DES. Despite its portable and lightweight design, CryptoMate64 provides one of the strongest authentication solutions in the market. Users who have experienced the quality of security provided by the old ACOS5 cards and CryptoMate will be pleased to know that these two new products offer something even better. Increased EEPROM size for faster performance, longer RSA keys for added cryptographic strength, and faster transmission rates are only some of the major enhancements boasted by both ACOS5-64 and CryptoMate64. Below is a table showing the respective technical specifications of ACOS5-64 and CryptoMate64 versus their predecessors:     ACOS5/ CryptoMate ACOS5-64/ CryptoMate64 High-Speed Support Up to 115,200 bps Up to 223,2000 bps 3DES Key Length 16 Byte 16, 24 Byte AES Support AES-128 AES-128, AES-192, AES-256 SHA Support SHA-1 SHA-1, SHA-256 Purse Application Not Supported Supported Memory Space 32 KByte 64 KByte RSA Operand Length RSA-512, 1024, 2048 RSA-512, 1024, 2048, 2304, 2560, 2816, 3072, 3328, 3584, 3840, 4096 With the help of ACS's newly developed smart card mini-driver, which is automatically will be downloaded automatically upon insertion of the devices to the PC, both ACOS5-64 and CryptoMate64 can easily be used in the latest Windows environments. CSP/ PKCS#11 middleware is also available to support running applications running on Windows and Linux Operation Operating Systems. Learn more about these two products:ACOS5-64 at http://www.acs.com.hk/index.php?pid=product&prod_sections=0&id=ACOS5-64 CryptoMate64 at http://www.acs.com.hk/index.php?pid=product&prod_sections=0&id=CRYPTOMATE64   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. One of the companies on Forbes Asia's 2010 “Best Under a Billion" list, a prestigious list of 200 top-performing companies with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion, selected from 12,930 publicly listed enterprises in Asia Pacific, ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk/ .

    https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/537/acs-introduces-new-acos5-64-and-cryptomate64-cryptographic-smart-cards-for-seamless-smart-card-security/
  • ACS to attend two conferences in March

    HONG KONG, 29 February, 2012 – Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number 1 supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), today announces that it will attend ISC West 2012 and Cartes in Asia 2012, which are both scheduled to commence in the last week of March. Details are as follows: ISC West Date: 28-30 March 2012 Venue: Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA ACS Booth: #13142 Cartes in Asia 2012 Date: 28-29 March 2012 Venue: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong ACS Booth: Hall 3, Stand E030 For the ISC West Convention, the largest security event in the US featuring breakthrough products and training in the security industry, ACS will be showcasing its top notch products for security solutions, namely, ACR38U-I1 PC-Linked Smart Card Reader, APG8205 Dynamic Password Generator, ACOS5-64 Cryptographic Smart Card, and ACR3801 FIPS 201-certified Smart Card Reader. These devices offer reliable solutions and competitive prices for the growing number of smart card based security applications in the US. Meanwhile, ACS has been named as one of the exhibitors and speakers for the 2012 Cartes in Asia Tradeshow and Conference, the third edition of Asia’s biggest event for the cards industry. For the tradeshow, ACS will be exhibiting a wide variety of its smart cards and readers, including ACR38U-I1, ACR38U PockeMate, CrytpoMate64, ACR1222L, ACR1281U-C1 and APG8205. Meanwhile, ACS Assistant Manager for Sales and Marketing Communications, Ms. Zoe Ko; and ACS Regional Sales Manager, Mr. Steven Tang, are going to deliver speeches in the event’s conferences. Zoe will be discussing contactless payment for both transit and non-transit applications during the NFC Technology Applications session on March 28, while Steven will be focusing on Two-Factor Authentication for e-Banking Applications during the e-Transactions & e-Banking segment on March 29. Visitors attending both or either event are invited to drop by the ACS booth to discover the wide variety of smart card technology products ACS offers.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. One of the companies on Forbes Asia's 2010 “Best Under a Billion" list, a prestigious list of 200 top-performing companies with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion, selected from 12,930 publicly listed enterprises in Asia Pacific, ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk/.

    https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/538/acs-to-attend-two-conferences-in-march/
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