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• ACS Launches its - ACR100 SIMFlash Software Development Kit

  ACS, Hong Kong, 30 Apr, 2007 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HONG KONG STOCK Exchange: 8210, www.acs.com.hk), Asia Pacific's number one supplier in PC-linked smart card readers industry (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan), announces that the ACR100 Software Development Kit is now ready to enter the world's secure PKI market. This software development kit is ideal for GSM solutions, such as GSM management software and VoIP applications, electronic payment systems, home banking and transportation. ACR100 SIMFlash is a two-in-one device functioning as a smart card reader and a mass storage device. It can access SIM-sized smart cards, memory cards and PKI cards and is ideal for various applications, such as electronic payment systems, home banking, computer/network access and transportation. Also, because of its built-in flash memory, ACR100 SIMFlash can function as portable storage drive for your important files and folders! The ACR100 Software Development Kit (ACR100 SDK) contains useful tools and sample codes that will aid developers in programming ACR100-compatible applications. It contains sample codes using the commonly used programming languages. With a multi-demo application, ACR100 SDK also has two (2) real life applications that can be used in the field: ACS Gina (Windows login application) and SIMmate (Phonebook management software). For additional online information regarding this product, please visit the ACR100 Software Development Kit.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/98/acs-launches-its-acr100-simflash-software-development-kit/
• ACS will participate in CeBIT Hannover 2007

  ACS will participate in the CeBIT Hannover 2007, the world's exhibition for digital solutions for work and life. Come to the ACS booth to see our new products and latest technologies. At CeBIT 2007, ACS will be presenting the new generation of smart card readers which will meet the highest requirements by customers such as ACR88 mobile smart card reader, ACOS5 cryptographic smart card, eH880 ehealth card terminal, USB PKI token-CryptoMate, ACR82 Master CAP reader, ACR100 USB plug-in card reader with mass storage and ACR128 Contact & Contactless card reader. Date: March 15, 2007 - March 21, 2007 Booth No.: Hall 7, Booth E52 Venue: Hannover, Germany

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/99/acs-will-participate-in-cebit-hannover-2007/
• ACS Launches its CryptoMate (USB PKI Token) Client Kit

  ACS, Hong Kong, 28 Feb, 2007 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HONG KONG STOCK Exchange: 8210, www.acs.com.hk), Asia Pacific's number one supplier in PC-linked smart card readers industry (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan), announces that the CryptoMate Client Kit is now ready to enter the world's secure PKI market. This client kit is designed to make the encryption of different confidential messages more secure and user-friendly and more manageable for large and international enterprises. CryptoMate is a USB PKI token with an embedded smart card for extra convenience and security. It combines the simplicity of a USB device with the capabilities of a cryptographic smart card and an integrated reader. It is ideal for applications such as enterprise banking, e-Commerce, Internet access, computer access control, etc. CryptoMate Client Kit is a secure and easy-to-use package solution to manage and protect your electronic certificate(s). Frustrated by network breaches like Trojan program attack, credential/password leakage, legitimate session hijacking, or all of the above? It is time for a CryptoMate. The CryptoMate Client Kit includes a Certificate Management Tool that allows you to store securely your certificate(s) into CryptoMate that is specially designed for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) based applications. You can utilize CryptoMate to sign and decrypt your emails, and/or deploy enterprise smart card solutions. All sensitive electronic certificates are now stored inside the CryptoMate and not in the vulnerable computer. As these electronic certificates never leave the USB device, ultimate security is reached. For additional online information regarding this product, please visit the CryptoMate Client Kit. Client Kit Content 1 x CryptoMate USB device embedded with 32Kbytes Cryptographic Smart Card 1 x CDROM CryptoMate Drivers Certificate Management Tool with User Guide Client Kit Manuals

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/100/acs-launches-its-cryptomate-usb-pki-tokens-client-kit/
• ACS ACR38 PC-linked reader series are ready for Windows Vista now!

  ACS, Hong Kong, 31 Jan 2007 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HKGEM: 8210, www.acs.com.hk), Asia Pacific's number one supplier in PC-linked smart card readers industry (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan), today announces that its ACR38 PC-linked reader series are ready for Windows Vista. The ACR38 smart card reader series supports the latest Microsoft Windows OS Vista. ACR38 reader series includes the model of ACR38, ACR38T, ACR38DT, ACR38ET, ACR38F, and ACR38K. The latest digitally signed drivers for both Vista 32 Bit and Vista 64 Bit are automatically downloaded from the Microsoft Update website when any reader of ACR38 reader series is connected to the PC in Vista. These drivers are also currently available on ACS website: http://www.acs.com.hk. Once again, with the fast growth of personal computing standards, the well-proven ACR38 smart card reader series is a USB full speed device designed for use in the PC environment today. It is ideal for use in network security, national ID, e-health, electronic payment systems, electronic identifications as well as other advanced online smart card applications.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/101/acs-acr38-pc-linked-reader-series-are-ready-for-windows-vista-now!/
• ACS latest USB PKI Token - CryptoMate will be available in February, 2007

  If frustrated by network breaches like Trojan program attack or credential/password leakage, you are recommended to use "CryptoMate" from ACS. The CryptoMate is a 2-in-1 USB token, combining seamlessly the security of a cryptographic smart card chip and the convenience of a USB connector. It is always ready to be plugged into the USB port of any workstation, for logon window, payment online, etc. Everything is well prepared for you. The CryptoMate is among the securest and lightest cryptographic USB tokens in the world. The built-in ACOS5 chip (32K bytes EEPROM) complies with the most stringent international standards, like ISO 7816 -3,-4-8,-9 and possesses the most reliable encrypting capabilities like DES, 3DES, AES, and RSA. Though rich in features, it weighs only 10 grams, same as a Euro 2 coin. It can be quickly used with PKCS#11- & CSP- compliant software like Netscape, Mozilla, Internet Explorer and Outlook applications.   Features and applications: High user memory: 32K Bytes of EEPROM Supports ISO7816 Part 4 file structures: Transparent, Linear Fixed, Linear Variable, Cyclic Supports Mutual Authentication with Session Key generation Multiple cryptographic algorithms: DES (ECB, CBC), 3DES (ECB, CBC), MAC, SHA-1, AES-128, RSA-512, 1024, and 2048 On-board RSA processor to support fast key generation, signature and encryption Secure messaging to ensure confidentiality between the token and the application Good for e-Commerce, network security, corporate identity, file and disk cryptography, Microsoft Windows and network logon and others   "Available in February 2007"

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/102/acs-latest-usb-pki-tokens-cryptomate-will-be-available-in-february-2007/
• ACS smart card reader with vertical card-insertion now available

  The new ACR38U-BMC will be your best tool and companion to access control functions, making personal and business data available only to the appropriate users and no one else. Additionally, its robust form factor and extraordinary ease-of-use and one-hand-operation features provide you with reliable and secure access to e-commerce and e-banking solutions at home or on the go. The ACR38U-BMC is designed and manufactured by adopting ACS's well-known quality and performance standards smart card reader knowledge. The driver and chipset are adopted from the well known ACR38. The reader complies with all of the most relevant smart card industry standards.   Features: Compliant to EMV 2000 Level 1 RoHS compliance USB Full Speed (12 Mbps) Support 5V, 3V, and 1.8V smart cards that conforms to ISO-7816-1/2/3 using T=0, T=1 protocols Support SLE4418/28/32/42/06/36 memory cards Support Secure memory card such as AT88SC153, AT88SC1608 EN 60950/IEC 60950 certified PC/SC compliance CE, FCC Microsoft WHQL 2K, XP    

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/103/acs-smart-card-reader-with-vertical-card-insertion-now-available/
• ACS will participate in Cartes & IT Security 2006

  ACS will participate in the Cartes & IT Security 2006, the world leading event for smart card and identification. Come to the ACS booth to see our new products and latest technologies. At Cartes & IT Security 2006, ACS will be presenting the new generation of smart card and smart card readers which will meet the highest requirements by customers such as ACR88 mobile smart card reader, ACOS5 cryptographic smart card, eH880 ehealth card terminal, USB PKI token-CryptoMate, ACR82 Master CAP reader, ACR100 USB plug-in card reader with mass storage and ACR128 Contact & Contactless card reader. Date: Nov 7, 2006 - Nov 9, 2006 Booth No.: Hall 3, 3 D 108 Venue: France, Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center  

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/104/acs-will-participate-in-cartes-it-security-2006/
• Advanced Card Systems receives Frost & Sullivan's "World Business Development Strategy Leadership" award

  ACS, Hong Kong, 30 Sep 2006 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HKGEM: 8210), Asia Pacific's number one supplier in PC-linked smart card readers industry (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan), today announces that ACS has been conferred the prestigious 2006 "World Business Development Strategy Leadership" award for PC-linked smart card reader market by Frost and Sullivan for the company's outstanding achievements within the global smart card reader market. Mr. Denny Wong (Chairman and CEO) accepted the award on behalf of the company in an award ceremony at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel in Singapore on 22 Sep 2006. ACS was one of many companies honored overall, and was selected as the sole winner for this award in world PC-linked smart card reader market. The Frost & Sullivan Award for Business Development Strategy Leadership is presented each year to the company that has demonstrated excellence in business development within the industry. The Award recognizes the company's ability to best perceive consumer needs, develop products and/or services that meet consumer needs, successfully introduce products or services to the industry, and identify new market segments to expand the existing customer base. Through a combination of vision, technology, and successful marketing, the Award recipient has demonstrated superior market growth skills. To select the recipient of this Award, the Frost and Sullivan analyst team tracks all the major participants in the industry, paying close attention to their business development efforts. This process includes interviews with the market participants, customers, and suppliers, along with extensive secondary and technology research. The company's business development efforts are then analyzed based on the number of new customers, new segments, and commitment to business expansion. Industry participants are then ranked based on the predetermined measurement criteria. The Award recipient is ranked number one in the industry. "We are delighted to stand out from our competitors around the world to receive this award. As an one of the global leader within the smart cards & readers industry, ACS' success not only prove our business penetration strategies, but also its innovative products have no doubt had an immense impact on the world smart cards and readers market", said by Denny Wong, Chairman & CEO of ACS.   About Frost and Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, a global business development consulting company with a proud history of providing cutting-edge innovative growth solutions and strategies to some of the worlds leading smart card companies, continues its ongoing success in the Asia Pacific region. With a team of specialized smart card analysts within the region, Frost & Sullivan's Smart Card Division is dedicated to researching and tracking various smart card industry trends and forecasts that directly influence Asia and the South Pacific. Their detailed research and rigorous analysis of the region's smart card movements and relevant events provides business intelligence to some of the largest and most influential companies in the world.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/106/advanced-card-systems-receives-frost-sullivans-world-business-development-strategy-leadership-award/
• Advanced Card Systems receives D'ucoty's "Product Innovation" Award

  Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HKGEM: 8210), Asia Pacific's number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers, today announces that Advanced Card Systems receives D'ucoty's "Product Innovation Award in Telecommunications". In a ceremony held at CardEx Asia 2006 on 24 Jul 2006 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Advanced Card Systems was honored with the D'ucoty (The Ultimate Card of The Year Award) "Product Innovation Award in Telecommunications" within the South East Asia region for demonstrating leadership in new product innovation. The D'ucoty Awards were established by CardsNow!Asia and CardEX Asia 2006 to recognize outstanding industry excellence and achievements in the smart card industry in South East Asia. The competition was open to numerous card industry companies who have a business presence in South East Asia. In order to be part of the selection process, each competitor needed to show successful "product innovation" within one or more of the following categories: 1. Banking & Finance 2. Telecommunications 3. Government projects After receiving the award on behalf of ACS, Executive Director, Mr. Tan Keng Boon, stated, "We are delighted to stand out from our competitors in same industry to receive this prestigious award. This reflects not only the efforts we have made in product design and our research and development, but also the success of our business model and development strategies which have facilitated continuous business growth in the past few years." Mr. Tan further added, "ACS has always kept product innovation our priority and we will continue down that path introducing new and exciting products with high quality and value complimenting our continuous innovation as we meet the ever changing demands of our constantly growing client base now in over eighty countries world wide". Among the latest innovative products to be offered by ACS are the ACR100 SIMFlash and the ACR88 portable smart card reader. More than just a smart card reader, the ACR100 offers 256MB of built-in flash memory and is designed to offer easy access to SIM-sized smart cards (plug-in cards) in addition to data and/or application storage. The ACR88 is a versatile handheld portable smart card reader offering a vast number of advanced features including a built-in keypad, dot-matrix LCD, bi-color LED, audible buzzer and non volatile memory just to name a few. With ACS' amazing 59% turnover growth in 2005 adding to its already strong technology know-how, the company decisively surpassed other candidates to receive this "Product Innovation" award. To capture the tremendous opportunities in the ever expanding global smart card reader market, ACS will continue to drive its business growth by equipping its leading edge products with new and diversified features to address the ongoing needs of both its business partners and customers. ACS will also continue to enhance its sales network, technology know-how and solid business relationships with its partners worldwide. ACS is excited and looks forward to the Group's next stage of growth over the coming year, which will mutually benefit both the company and its diverse customer base alike.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/108/advanced-card-systems-receives-ducotys-product-innovation-award/
• ACS will participate in CardExAsia2006

  ACS will participate in the CardExAsia 2006, the world's exhibition for smart card solution for work and life. Come to the ACS booth to see our new products and latest technologies. At CardExAsia 2006, ACS will be presenting the new generation of smart card readers which will meet the highest requirements by customers such as ACR88 mobile smart card reader, ACR38ET DualKey2 contactless Access USB reader, CombiWatch, ACR100 and ACR120 Contactless card reader. The 6th card technology Conference and Exhibition Date: Jul 24, 2006 - Jul 26, 2006 Booth No.: S13 Venue: PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/109/acs-will-participate-in-cardexasia2006/