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• ACS will participate in The Nine International safe product and technique exhibition and SCC 2009

    Hong Kong, 22 April 2009 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan) today announced that it will participate in The Nine International safe product and technique exhibition in Chendu, China and The 12th International Fair of Smart Cards, China 2009 (SCC 2009) in Beijing, China.   At the exhibitions, ACS will display its latest products – ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader – the world’s first NFC reader with CCID-compliance, ACR128 DualBoost Smart Card Reader, ACR83 PINeasy Smart Card Reader, APG82 PINhandy OTP Generator and eH880 Secure Smart Card Terminal. They are ideal for smart card applications like transportation, time & attendance, physical and logical access control.   Come and Visit the ACS booth!     Date: Apr 22 - 24, 2009Venue: New International Exhibition & Convenction Center - Chendu, Chendu, ChinaBooth: 051   Date: Apr 28 - 30, 2009Venue: China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, China Booth: B36   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 number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan). One of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution, 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 www.acs.com.hk.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/123/acs-will-participate-in-the-nine-international-safe-product-and-technique-exhibition-and-scc-2009/
• ACS will participate in Cards Asia 2009

  Hong Kong, 22 April 2009 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan) today announced that it will participate in Cards Asia 2009 in Singapore. It is one of the Asia’s largest smart card marketplace. During the exhibition, ACS will showcase its latest NFC (Near Field Communications) products – ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader – the world’s first NFC reader with CCID-compliant, ACR122T NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader Token and ACR122L NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader with LCD. Developed based on ISO/ SEC18092 NFC Standard, the ACR122 series support not only ISO14443 A / B cards and Mifare ® cards, but also Felica cards. Come to ACS booth and experience the convenience brought by ACR122! Date: 22 – 24 Apr, 2009Venue: SUNTEC Singapore International Convention & Exhibition CenterBooth: 4G18   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 number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan). One of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution, 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 www.acs.com.hk .

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/197/acs-will-participate-in-cards-asia-2009/
• ACR122 - The world's First NFC & Felica Card Reader with compliance to CCID standard

  Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS) proudly presents its newest contactless smart card reader -- ACR122, the world ’s First NFC Card Reader compliant to CCID standard with an optional ISO-7816-3 SAM slot. The ACR122 is specially developed on the 13.56MHz contactless smart card (RFID) technology, supporting not only Mifare, ISO 14443 A and B cards but also NFC and FeliCa contactless technologies. Its proximity operating distance is up to 5 cm, depending on the type of contactless tag in use. With CCID compliance, the ACR122 is ideal for both secure personal identity verification and online micro -payment transaction. Typical applications of the ACR122 include access control, e -payment, e-ticketing for events and mass transit, toll road fare collection, network authentication, logistics and supply chain management. With ACR122, the existing service providers of systems using Felica cards can create new applications more readily. Currently, one of the most common applications for Felica contacless technology is automatic fare collection like those by Octopus in Hong Kong, EZ Link in Singapore and Pasmo in Japan. In addition, the ACR122 is also available in module form, which is extremely easy to design-in giving you maximum design and development flexibility. Own casing, logo, color, size can all now be materialized. For further details of ACR122 NFC Felica Contactless Smart Card Reader, please visit, http://www.acs.com.hk/en/products/3/acr122u-usb-nfc-reader/.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/198/acr122-the-worlds-first-nfc-felica-card-reader-with-compliance-to-ccid-standard/
• ACR122T - the Token Version of ACR122U, the world's First NFC Card Reader compliant to Microsoft CCID standard

  HONG KONG, Jun 19, 2009 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers, will launch its ACR122T NFC (Near Field Communication) Contactless Smart Card Reader Token in Q3, 2009. ACS continues to advance its research and development on NFC technology to expand its contactless reader product line . The ACR122T is specially designed for mobile applications. Its compact and extractable USB plug design is highly portable and easy to use, making it suitable for integration into fast-paced environments. It is ideal for a wide range of NFC applications, such as secure computer log-on with corresponding contactless cards or NFC tags in public places like a coffee shop or public library, balance-checking and reloading of an e-Purse, and online payment. “Our strategy is to keep building and strengthening our reader technology for the fast-growing global NFC and other contactless reader markets,” said Gilbert Leung, Sales Director of ACS. Adopting a well-proven NFC core technology with ACR122, the ACR122T was developed based on the 13.56 MHz RFID technology and the ISO/IEC 18092 NFC standard. It supports various types of contactless cards, including ISO 14443 Type A and B, Mifare® and FeliCa cards and NFC contactless tags. Compliant with CCID (Chip/Smart Card Interface Devices) and PC/SC (Personal Computer/Smart Card) specifications and supporting NFC peer-to-peer communication, the ACR122T facilitates smooth integration of a large variety of applications. A demonstration of how the ACR122T is used for computer log-on is available here. For further information about the ACR122T, please feel free to download the ACR122T Brochure. 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 number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan). One of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution, 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/199/acr122t-the-tokens-version-of-acr122u-the-worlds-first-nfc-card-reader-compliant-to-microsoft-ccid-standard/
• Manage the new Singapore ez-link card at home with an ACR122 NFC Reader

  HONG KONG, Aug 17, 2009- Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers, announces today that its ACR122 reader, the world's first NFC reader compliant with CCID, now supports the EZ-Online system, allowing ez-link card users to manage their new ez-link cards at home. The new ez-link card, used for transportation and retail payment segments in Singapore, follows a standard based on ISO14443 contactless technology -- CEPAS (Contactless e-Purse Application Specification), set by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore. The ACR122 is one of the first NFC readers supporting ISO14443 A&B, Mifare card, Felica card and other NFC tags in the market. With a wide range of cards supported, the ACR122 allows for a smooth transition from existing to new ez-link cards and is also ready for future mobile NFC applications. In addition, the ACR122 is CCID compliant (Chip/Smart Card Interface Devices) and minimizes the troubles of driver installation for end-users. With the ACR122, ez-link card users can do the following at home through the EZ-Online application on the Internet: Check and print the most recent 30 transaction records of the ez-link card Top-up the ez-link card from a MasterCard or Visa credit or debit card account Do online shopping "Since the ACR122 was launched in late 2007, its market penetration is very good. We are glad that ACS was chosen to take part in this groundbreaking EZ-Online project," said Gilbert Leung, Sales Director of ACS. "The ACR122 NFC Reader has been effectively proven in this project which also highlights again the competence of ACS products supporting contactless and NFC technologies." For more information on EZ-Online, please visit http://www.ezlink.com.sg/ez-online/ezonline_more.jsp; ACR122, please visit http://www.acs.com.hk/en/products/3/acr122u-usb-nfc-reader/   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 number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan). One of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution, 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/.   About EZ-Link A subsidiary of the Land Transport Authority, EZ-Link Pte Ltd was formed on 8 January 2002. Its core business is the clearing and settlement of all ez-link card transactions generated in transit and non-transit (retail/merchant) environments, as well as the sale, distribution and overall management of ez-link cards. Prior to CEPAS, EZ-Link had issued over 10 million ez-link cards. To date, the company has sold and replaced over 3 million new ez-link cards which are CEPAS-compliant. This is in tandem with the Singapore government’s plan to promote cashless payments in Singapore. In line with this vision, the new ez-link card is now also accepted as a mode of payment for Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) and soon at carparks fitted with the Electronic Payment System (EPS) when used in the 2nd Generation In-vehicle Unit (2GIU). EZ-Link also introduced the FEVO card in 2009, marking the first time in Singapore that a non-bank entity is authorized to issue a pre-paid card that offers its customers an innovative payment option which has the convenience of a reloadable stored-value card that is accepted at over 28.5 million retailers and merchants around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.ezlink.com.sg/.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/209/manage-the-new-singapore-ez-link-card-at-home-with-an-acr122-nfc-reader/
• ACS's Smart Card Readers now support MAC OS X Snow Leopard and Windows ® 7

  HONG KONG, Oct 20, 2009- Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers, today announces that its smart card readers are now ready to support the latest MAC OS X Snow Leopard and the to-be-released Windows ® 7. By providing the latest smart card reader drivers for the most up-to-date operating systems on the market, ACS demonstrates its unwavering commitment towards our present and future customers. Not only is this a cost-effective solution for our customers to use their current ACS products without the need of re-purchase or exchange, but this is also in line with our vision of promoting environmental protection. Rest assured, we will continue providing our highest quality of support towards interoperability of ACS smart card readers so our customers and end users can continue to access their smart card and smart card applications for today and tomorrow’s operating systems. By simply performing a Windows update or downloading the corresponding driver from the ACS website, the ACS smart card reader is able to work seamlessly with the latest operating systems. "Thanks to the efforts from our software development team who reacts quickly to the market, since the release of the Windows ® 7 Beta and the MAC OS X Snow Leopard, we have been developing our software drivers to cope with them," said Gilbert Leung, Sales Director of ACS. "ACS will keep ahead in the market trend by delivering high quality of products and services." The smart card readers which support MAC OS X Snow Leopard include – ACR38 series, ACR88, ACR122, ACR128 and ACR100 CCID; whereas those supporting Windows ® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) include – CryptoMate, ACR38 series, ACR92, AET60, AET63, ACR83, ACR88, ACR122, ACR128 and ACR100 CCID. The MAC OS X Snow Leopard and Microsoft Windows® 7 signed drivers of the remaining readers will be released soon. For further details, please refer to http://www.acs.com.hk/index.php?pid=drivers.   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 number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan). One of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution, 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/271/acss-smart-card-readers-now-support-mac-os-x-snow-leopard-and-windows-®-7/
• ACS launches three new Software Development Kits (SDKs) to facilitate the development of smart card applications

  HONG KONG, Nov 6, 2009- Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers, today introduces its three latest software development kits (SDKs) to facilitate the development of different smart card applications. With tools and utilities, sample codes and demo applications in the SDKs, customers can significantly reduce the research and development time, engineering costs and time-to-market. SDK for ACOS6, Multi-Application & Purse Smart Card ACOS6 is a high-speed and flexible smart card that offers cost-effective solutions. Compliant with ISO 7816 1-4, ACOS6 addresses the needs of multiple applications and multiple e-purses with secure access hierarchy of multiple levels, with each application protected by an individual secure environment. ACOS6 can be utilized for a broad range of applications, such as government services, payment applications and loyalty programs. The ACOS6 SDK is designed for professional developers who are interested in using ACOS6 and ACOS6-SAM as platforms for their applications. ACOS6 SDK contains different tools that allow developers to learn the file structure of ISO7816, personalize cards and develop applications more conveniently. SDK for ACR38 CCID Smart Card Reader ACR38 is a high quality and reliable smart card-to-PC interface with a user-friendly design. It supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C cards and complies with PC/SC (Personal Computer/ Smart Card) and CCID (Chip/ Smart Card Interface Device) specifications. Millions of ACR38 readers are currently being used in the world for e-commerce, home banking and computer access purposes, in addition to being a host of other applications. This SDK includes an ACR38U CCID reader and no specific driver is required for Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and upward OS versions. With demo programs, reference materials, sample codes as well as tools and utilities included in the ACR38 CCID SDK, developers can explore how ACR38 CCID and smart cards can be incorporated into their security solutions. Updated SDK for ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader ACR122T is a token-sized USB plug and play NFC contactless reader with CCID and PC/SC compliance. Developed based on the 13.56 MHz (RFID) technology and the ISO/IEC 18092 standard for Near Field Communication (NFC), ACR122T supports ISO14443 Type A and B, Felica, Mifare and a variety of NFC contactless tags and devices. It is perfect for secure personal identification and online micro-payment transactions, especially under fast-paced and mobile environments. The ACR122 SDK now includes an ACR122T token-form reader in addition to the ACR122 full-sized reader. Aside from having sample codes and tools and utilities, developers can try the devices with the peer-to-peer demo simulating real-world NFC applications. These three new Software Development Kits are now in stock. For further information and price on ACS's SDKs, please visit http://www.acs.com.hk/index.php?pid=products&id=10 . 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 number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan). One of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution, 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/275/acs-launches-three-new-software-development-kits-sdks-to-facilitate-the-development-of-smart-card-applications/
• ACS will participate in Cartes 2009

  Hong Kong, 16 Nov 2009 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan) today announces that it will participate in Cartes & Identification 2009 in Paris, France. ACS has developed different kinds of new products and will showcase them at the exhibition. They are ACR38 Smart Card Reader in a new and trendy look, ACR122T NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader, ACR122S serial NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader, ACR122L NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader with LC Display, AET62 NFC Reader with Fingerprint Sensor, AET65 Smart Card Reader with Fingerprint Sensor and APG8201/02 One-Time Password (OTP) Generator. They are ideal for smart card applications like physical and logical access control, micro payment and online banking. Feel free to come and visit the ACS booth! Date: 17-19 Nov, 2009Venue: Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, Paris, FranceBooth: 3 F 060   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 number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan). One of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution, 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/279/acs-will-participate-in-cartes-2009/
• ACS showcases products and delivers speech at IC Card World 2010

  HONG KONG, 22 Mar, 2010 – Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers, participated as an exhibitor and a speaker in the IC Card World 2010 held at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center “Tokyo Big Sight” from 9 to 12 Mar, 2010. ACS Sales Director, Mr. Gilbert Leung, headed the showcase for the ACR122 Series, ACS’s NFC contactless smart card reader product line, and delivered a speech in the event’s NFC Forum entitled “Moving Towards NFC in 2010.” Organized since 1999 by Nikkei Inc., IC Card World is a huge smart card and RFID event in Japan that serves as an avenue for smart card industry players to show their innovative products and exchange dialogue for the industry’s overall progress. Alongside organizing the exhibition, Nikkei collaborated with the Asia Pacific Smart Association (APSCA) to hold an NFC Forum, in which ACS had, for three years in a row, been invited to attend as speakers. This year, the forum aimed to discuss major hurdles that companies need to overcome for a widespread implementation of NFC infrastructures and services. ACS’s representative, Mr. Gilbert Leung, contributed in the discussion with a presentation about how smart card readers leverage with current NFC applications.Gilbert began his presentation with a background on the differences between traditional contactless readers and NFC readers, followed by a discussion on the factors to be considered when developing an NFC device. Subsequently, he cited some actual NFC-based projects to show the advantages of using NFC over traditional contactless technology. “With NFC, smart card readers are now not only capable of performing read or write functions, but also of performing card emulation and Peer to Peer (P2P) functions supporting vast applications, such as e-purse payments, top-up solutions, and website promotion via an NFC phone, which are currently gaining huge public interest,” said Gilbert. “At ACS, we recognize this reality and develop products to explore the immense potential of the NFC market. Our ACR122U NFC Smart Card Reader is the world’s first CCID-compliant NFC reader, and we are introducing more innovative products, such as ACR122T, ACR122S and ACR122L, for this growing market in this exhibition.” Proving to be a highly successful event, IC Card World was attended by over 250,000 visitors in the smart card industry. Meanwhile, around 100 delegates participated in the NFC Forum, and they were each given ACS’s ACR122T NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader Software Development Kit for their participation.   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 number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers and winner of Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. One of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution, 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/311/acs-showcases-products-and-delivers-speech-at-ic-card-world-2010/
• ACS participates in the first Cartes in Asia exhibition and congress

  HONG KONG, 24 Mar, 2010 – Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd., SEHK: 8210), Asia Pacific's number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers, participated in the first ever Cartes in Asia exhibition and congress held at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo Exhibition Center from 16 to 18 Mar, 2010. ACS exhibited its products and participated in the Contactless Payment Conference, where ACS Sales Director, Mr. Gilbert Leung, shared ACS’s experience in global NFC and contactless applications. Cartes in Asia officially kicked off with the commencement of the Asian Card Summit on 16 Mar, 2010. The inauguration was immediately followed by the presentation of the Asian SESAMES Award, and the two-day exhibition and congress held on 17 to 18 Mar, 2010. Several thousands of visitors comprised of market players and decision makers from industries such as banking, telecommunications and transportation, attended the event that showcased the latest and most innovative smart card and digital technologies by over 100 exhibitors, including ACS. ACS exhibited flagship product lines like the ACR38 family of PC-linked smart card readers and the ACR122 family of NFC readers, among others. Visitors, mainly from China, Southeast Asia, France and Africa, came to visit and view the products at the ACS booth. Meanwhile, the two-day congress that welcomed the attendance of some 300 delegates opened the discussion on relevant industry topics, such as mobile payment strategy, governmental credentials, and smart security access. Mr. Gilbert Leung was among the speakers for the conference on contactless payments, where he presented an experience sharing on global NFC and contactless applications. Touching on the difference between traditional contactless and NFC technology for his introduction, he went on to present case studies referencing to ACS’s participation in certain NFC-based projects such as AFC (Automated Fare Collection) card projects in Singapore and Hong Kong, contactless payment scheme in taxis in Switzerland, and URL Advertising via NFC Phones in Japan. He concluded his presentation saying that contactless applications have now become borderless, enabling better management, wider coverage and more channels for contactless applications. “The arrival of Cartes here in Asia presents a lot of opportunities for the Asian market for smart card and other related technologies to flourish,” commented Mr. Leung. “As one of the pioneers in the smart card revolution, ACS supports the goal of Cartes in Asia to leverage on the quickly growing appreciation for smart card and digital technologies in the Asia Pacific region. We look forward to participating and showcasing more of our innovative products in the next Cartes in Asia exhibition and congress.”   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 number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers and winner of Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. One of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution, 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/312/acs-participates-in-the-first-cartes-in-asia-exhibition-and-congress/