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• ACS Launches ACR900 Handheld EMV Terminal

  HONG KONG, 02 November, 2018 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, a wholly owned subsidiary of HNA Technology Investments Holdings Limited, SEHK: 2086), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), launched the ACR900 Handheld EMV Terminal. ACR900 uses a 32-bit secure MCU core. It supports contact, contactless and magnetic stripe technologies, which makes it suitable for payment cards transitioning from magnetic stripe to more sophisticated technologies. It is compliant with the latest international standards specifically for payment, such as, EMV Levels 1 and 2, Visa payWave®, and Mastercard® Contactless. It is equipped with a thermal printer, to print receipts quickly. ACR900 is a compact handheld terminal especially suited for e-payment applications. ACR900 has a large memory and multiple connectivity options, such as WDCMA, GPRS and Wi-Fi. . Aside from e-payment, it may be used for e-purse, e-government, healthcare, and transportation applications. “With ACR900, we combined advanced security, handiness, and optimal features to best support complex financial applications,” says Gilbert Leung, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Communications. “We developed this device to address the rising shift from legacy systems to more sophisticated smart card technologies. With this all-in-one device, enterprises at every stage of technology readiness can take part in better than ever payment developments.” For more information about ACR900, visit www.acs.com.hk or email [email protected]. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, a wholly owned subsidiary of HNA Technology Investments Holdings Limited, SEHK: 2086), 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, 2014, and 2015, 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/2558/acs-launches-acr900-handheld-emv-terminal/
• ACS Launches AMR220-C1 Secure Bluetooth® mPOS Reader

  HONG KONG, 09 July, 2018 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), today launched the AMR220-C1 Secure Bluetooth® mPOS Reader. AMR220-C1 is designed to meet stringent payment and security standards, while providing the convenience of wireless connection to physical terminals and computer-based environments. It is compliant and certified with standards such as EMV Levels 1 and 2, MasterCard PayPass and Visa payWave. In addition to a Bluetooth interface, AMR220-C1 has a USB interface. It supports mobile devices running on Android™ and iOS, and is easily integrated into computer-based environments running on Windows®, Linux®, and MAC OS®. The device can support multiple operating systems, regardless of whether the user is on the Bluetooth or the USB interface. The device is suitable for small and medium enterprises looking to start accepting cashless payments. Aside from its payment-related certifications, the AMR220 is also compliant and certified with standards including ISO 7816, ISO 14443, ISO 18092, CE, FC, RoHS 2, REACH, TELEC (Japan standard) and Microsoft® WHQL. This ultra-portable device is compact and has a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. It offers in-field firmware upgrade to help it keep pace with fast-changing technology scenarios, and therefore cut costs and save time for stakeholders. “AMR220-C1 is the latest among our efforts to cater to the growing number of clients shifting to the mobile platform,” says Gilbert Leung, ACS Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “That the device couples both a USB and Bluetooth interface not only caters to such clients, but even provides them with greater versatility. And with certified security, this device will provide greater than ever ease for transactions across industries.” A demo application is available for AMR220-C1, available in Google Play and in the App Store. For more information about AMR220-C1, visit www.acs.com.hk or email [email protected]. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of HNA Technology Investments Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 2086), 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, 2014, and 2015, 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 https://www.acs.com.hk/.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2513/acs-launches-amr220-c1-secure-bluetoothreg-mpos-reader/
• 2018 Shenzhen International Internet of Thing and Smart China Exhibition

  Date: Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2018Venue: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Shenzhen, ChinaBooth: A412 (Hall 1)

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/events/
• Securing Federal Identity 2018

  Date: Jun 5 - 6, 2018Venue: The Hamilton Hotel, Washington, D.C., the USA  

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/events/
• ACS an Exhibitor in IoTE 2018

  Hong Kong, 30 July, 2018 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), will be an exhibitor at the 2018 (10th) China International Internet of Things Exhibition (IoTE 2018). This year, the event will be held in Shenzhen, China, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center from 31 July to 2 August. ACS will be in Booth 1A412, Hall 1. Visitors are welcome to drop by the ACS booth to discover a variety of ACS products. IOTE 2018 is the largest and most specialized IoT expo in China. It exhibits the advanced technologies of IoT, sensor network, wireless communication, smart retail, auto identification, smart home, and etc. As a frontrunner in the smart card industry, ACS will display its newly launched products, including ACOSJ, a cryptographic smart card solution that is powered by Java and compliant with GlobalPlatform Card specifications; ACR1311-N2 , a contactless mobile card reader that combines NFC and Bluetooth® technologies; ACR3902, a Bluetooth contact smart card reader; ACR39U, a PC-linked contact card reader; and ACR123U-C8, a PC-linked contactless card reader that supports card top-up via 2D barcode. ACS will also display its latest AMR220-C1, a secure Bluetooth® mPOS reader which is designed to support both contactless and contact card applications. With its technology, expertise and global resources, ACS is dedicated to facilitate an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries across the globe. For more information on the event, visit http://eng.iotexpo.com.cn/. For more information on ACS products and solutions, email [email protected] or visit www.acs.com.hk.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of HNA Technology Investments Holdings Limited, SEHK: 2086), 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, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion" list, 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 https://www.acs.com.hk/。

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2546/acs-an-exhibitor-in-iote-2018/
• ACS Launches ACOSJ-V Visa Certified EMV Payment Card

  HONG KONG, 02 November, 2018 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, a wholly owned subsidiary of HNA Technology Investments Holdings Limited, SEHK: 2086), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), launched the ACOSJ-V Visa Certified EMV Payment Card, an advanced EMV payment card solution for financial institutions. ACOSJ-V has been approved for Visa Credit, Debit and Prepaid usage supporting all VSDC 2.8.1G functionalities. Powered by Java Card technology, it is compliant with Global Platform card specifications, providing a secure platform for rapid application development. It is equipped with powerful cryptographic capabilities, such as AES, DES/3DES, RSA and SHA-1/2 for enhancing the security and performance of cryptographic operations and data management, which are essential to fulfilling the stringent security requirements of Visa payment card applications. Available in contact, contactless, and dual-interface options in both card and module form factors, ACOSJ-V offers convenience and flexibility to EMV payment application for banking industry. For more information about ACOSJ-V, visit www.acs.com.hk or email [email protected]. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, a wholly owned subsidiary of HNA Technology Investments Holdings Limited, SEHK: 2086), 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, 2014, and 2015, 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/2559/acs-launches-acosj-v-visa-certified-emv-payment-card/
• ACS Wins in Leaders Of Innovation 2019

  HONG KONG, 21 December, 2018 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), was recognized in the Leaders Of Innovation 2019. ACS received Asia's Most Innovative Smart Card Solutions of the Year on 20 December 2018 at the Cordis Hotels and Resorts in Hong Kong. Leaders Of Innovation 2019 is organized by Corphub, an integrated digital platform that focuses on business and finance insight. It recognizes outstanding achievements of Hong Kong enterprises in pursuit of innovative and smart technologies. All winners were selected by a judging panel, formed by an elite group of business leaders, committee members of chambers, and professionals from various fields, according to a set of principles including corporate management and governance, financial performance and market competitiveness, product innovativeness, and social responsibility.     “Nurturing and utilizing the right talent has always been a key factor of success for product development. I would like to take this chance to thank all our colleagues for their great work in the last two decades. Without a strong team, it is impossible for a technology company to grow and become the industry leader.” says Gilbert Leung, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “ACS will continue to put resources in R&D and come out with more innovative and smart solutions benefitting people from all walks of life.” For more information about ACS, email [email protected] or visit www.acs.com.hk. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), 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, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion" list, 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/2569/acs-wins-in-leaders-of-innovation-2019/
• ACS Wins in Leaders Of Innovation 2019

  HONG KONG, 21 December, 2018 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), was recognized in the Leaders Of Innovation 2019. ACS received Asia's Most Innovative Smart Card Solutions of the Year on 20 December 2018 at the Cordis Hotels and Resorts in Hong Kong. Leaders Of Innovation 2019 is organized by Corphub, an integrated digital platform that focuses on business and finance insight. It recognizes outstanding achievements of Hong Kong enterprises in pursuit of innovative and smart technologies. All winners were selected by a judging panel, formed by an elite group of business leaders, committee members of chambers, and professionals from various fields, according to a set of principles including corporate management and governance, financial performance and market competitiveness, product innovativeness, and social responsibility. “Nurturing and utilizing the right talent has always been a key factor of success for product development. I would like to take this chance to thank all our colleagues for their great work in the last two decades. Without a strong team, it is impossible for a technology company to grow and become the industry leader.” says Gilbert Leung, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “ACS will continue to put resources in R&D and come out with more innovative and smart solutions benefitting people from all walks of life.” For more information about ACS, email [email protected] or visit www.acs.com.hk. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), 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, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion" list, 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/awards-recognition/2570/acs-wins-in-leaders-of-innovation-2019/
• ACS Launches ACOS5-EVO Cryptographic Smart Card

  HONG KONG, 3 May 2019 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), introduces the ACOS5-EVO Cryptographic Smart Card. ACOS5-EVO, is the latest addition to the ACOS5 Series, a series of cryptographic smart card module from ACS especially designed for PKI and digital signature applications. ACOS5-EVO supports an additional cryptographic algorithm, ECC, also known as ECDSA, on top of the existing RSA algorithm. These cryptographic algorithms are essential in public-key cryptographic operations that can be used for the emerging technologies, such as blockchain technology. Providing support for hash algorithms including SHA1, SHA224, SHA256, SHA312, SHA512, 3DES-CMAC and AES-CMAC, ACOS5-EVO brings about a more secure encryption methods. It also provides extended APDU support and enables faster communication by supporting high communication speed of up to 446,400 bps for ICC Interface and up to 424 kbps for PICC Interface. ACOS5-EVO is available in contact, combi and contactless interfaces. It is fully compliant with ISO 7816 parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 and ISO 14443 Parts 1-4 Type A. It also complies with international standards for PKI smart cards such as FIPS 140-2 (US Federal Information Processing Standards) Level 3 and CC EAL 5+ (chip level). For more information about ACOS5-EVO, visit www.acs.com.hk or email [email protected]. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), 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, 2014, and 2015, 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/2579/acs-launches-acos5-evo-cryptographic-smart-card/
• Japan IT Week Spring 2019

  Date: May 8 - 10, 2019Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, JapanBooth: W2-1

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/events/