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• ACS Launches its ACR83 PINeasy Software Development Kit

  Hong Kong, 3 Apr, 2009 - 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: Frost & Sullivan), launches its ACR83 PINeasy Software Development Kit (ACR83 SDK). ACR83 PINeasy Smart Card Reader is a USB reader with a keypad and LC display. Supporting Secure PIN Entry (SPE) – the user entering the PIN on the embedded keypad – ACR83 allows authentication to be carried out securely within the device. ACR83 is compliant with ISO7816 1-3 and EMV Level 1 standard, and is ideal for applications such as home banking, digital signature & identification as well as computer and network access control. The ACR83 SDK will assist you in developing your PC/SC smart Card compliant applications with SPE. Apart from the utility tools and technical documentations, the ACR83 SDK comes with sample codes written in different programming languages (Delphi 7, Java, Visual Basic 6, Visual C++ 6, Visual C++ 2005 (x64), Visual C # 2005 and Visual Basic .Net 2005). These sample codes demonstrate different capabilities of the ACR83 PINeasy reader and showcase how to control the reader peripherals and how the reader communicates with ISO-7816 cards. The ACR83 SDK is now available for US$79 on the ACS Online Store and eBay Store.For further details, please visit www.acs.com.hk/acr83.php.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's top supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Research Report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops, and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related security products to over 100 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries. Visit ACS at www.acs.com.hk.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/59/acs-launches-its-acr83-pineasy-software-development-kit/
• ACS to give a speech in Directions for NFC and Mobile Contactless Business in Japan

  Hong Kong, 28 Mar, 2009 - 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), gave a presentation in a forum – Directions for NFC and Mobile Contactless Business which was co-organized by APSCA (Asia Pacific Smart Card Association) and NIKKEI in IC Card World 2009, in Tokyo, Japan on 3 Mar 2008. The forum aimed to discuss the coming trends and directions for NFC (Near Field Communications) and mobile contactless sector in 2009. Over 70 delegates from Japan and Asia Pacific attended it and all of them received a free ACR122 NFC contactless smart card reader evaluation kit (ACR122 EVK) from ACS which can facilitate the development of NFC applications in a more convenient and efficient way. Gilbert Leung, Sales Director of ACS and Hiroyoshi Shimada, General Manager of ACS Japan were both invited to be one of the speakers in the forum. They shared ACS’s experience on global NFC applications. Besides talking about some cases focusing on convenience and security areas, they also presented an interesting NFC project of online entertainment based on Web2.0 technology which has been generating huge of positive feedbacks. “ACS participated actively in different worldwide NFC projects in 2008. By sharing our experience on some of those cases, we hope not only to address the challenges that we encountered to the current and potential developers, but also to stimulate their creativity to create more interesting and value-added real-life NFC applications,” said Gilbert Leung. “I appreciate APSCA’s effort in organizing this kind of forums. This forum provides a good opportunity for all market players to share the latest market information and technology know-how. Although the NFC deployment may probably slow down in 2009 due to the economic downturn and lack of standardization, ACS stays optimistic towards the prospect of NFC technology and will continue to put in resources in this area!” he continued.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's top supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Research Report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops, and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related security products to over 100 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries. Visit ACS at www.acs.com.hk. About APSCA The Asia Pacific Smart Card Association (APSCA) is a non-profit, independent association for organisations in the smart card industry in the Asia Pacific region. The Association delivers information, consultancy, guidance and networking to corporations and government organisations, including smart card scheme operators and suppliers. Visit APSCA at www.apsca.org.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/60/acs-to-give-a-speech-in-directions-for-nfc-and-mobile-contactless-business-in-japan/
• ACS announces opening of new sales office in Japan and appoints Hiroyuki Shimada

  Hong Kong, 31 Dec, 2008 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8210, http://www.acs.com.hk/), Asia Pacific's number one supplier in PC-linked smart card readers industry (Source: Frost & Sullivan), announces the opening of its new sales and support office in Tokyo, Japanand the appointment of Mr Hiroyuki Shimada as General Manager of Advanced Card Systems (Japan). Mr Shimada will coordinate all sales & marketing activities across ACS Japan and further assist in developing the company's Japan sales Strategy. He brings with him in-depth knowledge of the smart card and reader knowledge as well as corporate security services, particularly in the area of contactless and NFC (Near Field Communications) technology. 'ACS's local presence will bring us closer to the market, and at the same time, enable us to better serve our existing and potential strategic partners in Japan,' commented Mr Denny Wong, CEO of Advanced Card Systems Ltd., 'this act not only deepens ACS's penetration in the Asia-Pacific region, but also expands its global footprint.' Mr Hiroyuki Shimada joined ACS Japan as General Manager in December, 2008. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree of Engineering in Machine Engineering from Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan. He has over two-decades' experience in the smart card industry. He used to work in CSK Holdings Group and Gemplus Japan Co., Ltd. (now Gemalto). In his new role, Mr Shimada will be responsible for ACS'sstrategic sales development in Japan. Moreover, he will lead his sales team to provide continued outstanding services and explore further business opportunities.'I am proud of being part of the ACS family which is full of hope and vitality! I look forward to making a significant contribution to its growth and success in Japan,' said Mr Shimada. 'We are very pleased to have a smart card veteran, like Hiroyuki, joining ACS,' said Mr Wong, 'with his deep industry experience and expertise in smart card technologies, I truly believe he will drive our Japan business forward and strengthen ACS's position in Japan.' For further details of ACS Japan, please visit: http://www.acs-japan.jp/.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's top supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Research Report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops, and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related security products to over 100 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries. Visit ACS at www.acs.com.hk.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/61/acs-announces-opening-of-new-sales-office-in-japan-and-appoints-hiroyuki-shimada/
• ACS will participate in 2nd China (Shenzhen) International Card Industry Exhibition

  ACS will participate in the 2nd China (Shenzhen) International Card Industry Exhibition. It is one of the largest smart card expo in China. At the trade fair, ACS will showcase its latest products, such as ACR128 DualBoost Smart Card Reader, ACR122 NFC Smart Card Reader - the world's first NFC reader with CCID-compliance, ACR83 PINeasy Smart Card Reader and APG82 PINhandy OTP (One Time Password) Reader. Date: Nov 27-29, 2008Venue: Shenzhen Exhibition Center, ChinaBooth: 7A96   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's top supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Research Report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops, and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related security products to over 100 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries. Visit ACS at www.acs.com.hk.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/62/acs-will-participate-in-2nd-china-shenzhen-international-card-industry-exhibition/
• NFC Applications made possible with the ACR122 NFC Reader SDK

  Hong Kong, 4 Nov, 2008 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HONG KONG STOCK Exchange: 8210, http://www.acs.com.hk/), Asia Pacific's number one supplier in PC-linked smart card readers industry (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan), spearheads in releasing a complete software package for developing Near Field Communication (NFC) applications with the ACR122 NFC Reader - the world’s first NFC Card Reader compliant with the Chip/Smart Card Interface Devices (CCID) Standard. Effective and Comprehensive SDK -The ACR122 can be used for contactless smart card applications as featured in the Registration Demo Application included in the Software Development Kit (SDK). ACS also provides a comprehensive collection of sample codes for device and contactless card programming using the latest versions of powerful object oriented programming languages such as Java, Delphi, Visual Basic 6, Visual C# and Visual C++. The extensive set of development tools and reference materials in the SDK allows you to use the ACR122 for contactless based solutions, such as e-payment, access control, personal identity verification, mass transit, toll road fare collection, etc. With this complete ACR122 SDK, you can optimize the uses of the ACR122 for your NFC applications! Peer-to-Peer Capability - As an additional feature, ACS provides you the option to experience a simulation of a real world NFC application - a Smart Poster Application. A supplementary kit with the second ACR122 will be provided if you decide to use this feature. Two ACR122 readers are needed for the Peer-to-Peer demo. The demo shows the capability of these two devices in exchanging data via the Peer-to-Peer Operating Mode. For more information visit: http://www.acs.com.hk/acr122-sdk.php     About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's top supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Research Report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops, and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related security products to over 100 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/63/nfc-applications-made-possible-with-the-acr122-nfc-reader-sdk/
• ACS will participate in RFID/USN Korea 2008

  ACS will participate in RFID/USN Korea 2008 in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the Asia’s largest RFID Exhibition. At the trade fair, ACS will showcase its latest products, such as ACR122 NFC Smart Card Reader - the world's first NFC reader with CCID-compliance, ACR128 DualBoost Smart Card Reader, ACR120 Contactless Reader, eH880 secure smart card terminal, ACR83 PINeasy Smart Card Reader and APG82 PINhandy OTP (One Time Password) Generator. Date: Nov 5 - 7, 2008 Venue: Atlantic Hall, COEX, Seoul, South Korea Booth: I107   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's top supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Research Report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops, and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related security products to over 100 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries. Visit ACS at www.acs.com.hk.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/64/acs-will-participate-in-rfid-usn-korea-2008/
• ACS will participate in CARTES 2008

  ACS will participate in CARTES in Paris, France. It is one of the world’s largest smart card trade fair. At the exhibition, ACS will showcase its latest products, such as eH880 secure smart card terminal, ACR128 DualBoost Smart Card Reader, ACR122 NFC Smart Card Reader - the world's first NFC reader with CCID-compliance, ACR83 PINeasy Smart Card Reader and APG82 PINhandy OTP (One Time Password) Generator. Date: 4 - 6 Nov, 2008Venue: Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, Paris, FranceBooth: 3 A 059   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's top supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Research Report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops, and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related security products to over 100 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries. Visit ACS at www.acs.com.hk.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/65/acs-will-participate-in-cartes-2008/
• ACS was chosen by World Olympians Association (WOA) to secure its events in 2008 Beijing Olympics

  Hong Kong, 19 Sep, 2008 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HONG KONG STOCK Exchange: 8210, http://www.acs.com.hk/), Asia Pacific's number one supplier in PC-linked smart card readers industry (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan), provided security access to the World Olympians Association (WOA) events for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games from 8 to 26 Aug 2008. The Olympians Reunion Center (ORC) is set up by WOA in every Olympic Games. It welcomes all Olympians, guests and VIPs where they can reunite with old friends, make new ones and participate in functions organized by the WOA and other partners such as VISA. In order to prevent unauthorized access to the ORC, WOA chose to apply smart card technology for its access control system this year. Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS) together with Artemis Solutions Group (ASG) were invited to participate in this security enhancement project and provide a set of smart card-based security access control system to WOA. Around 4,000 credentials were issued using ACS micro-controller smart cards, Model ACOS3, which cannot be cloned as all the information is encrypted in the card module. ACS Handheld PIN-Pad Readers, Model ACR88 were used to read the smart cards and verify the identity of the guests. Data captured were transferred to the PC network system for compiling the statistics of people who joined the events or used the facilities in the center. The portable ACR88 allows a high level of flexibility and mobility so that it can be used anywhere in the centre. ACOS3 Smart Card issuing Process Identity authentication by using ACR88 ACS CEO Denny Wong withRose Voisk (right), 1948 Olympic gymnast of the former Yugoslavia "I feel very happy that ACS is the first smart card and reader supplier chosen by WOA to provide the security access for the Olympians Reunion Center”, said Denny Wong, Chief Executive Officer of ACS. He added, “We have truly made our mark and successfully introduced the smart card industry to this realm of sports". ACS smart cards and readers were also used for the authentication of journalists and security personnel during the interviews with famous athletes such as Michael Phelps and Nastia Liukin. Moreover, credentials were issued to renowned international artists like Taylor Dayne for the musical concert sponsored by CCTV to mark the opening ceremony of 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. "This is the very first time that we used smart cards for security authentication in all our events", said Dick Fosbury, President of the WOA. He also mentioned, "I am completely satisfied that the ID system that we used at the 2008 Olympians Reunion Center ensured the integrity of our venue and enhanced the safety and security of our on-site guests." ACS Hazel Basuel with Dick Fosbury (right), WOA President and 1968 Olympic gold medallist (High Jump) and inventor of Fosbury Flop ACS Sandy Tang with Nastia Liukin (right), 2008 Olympic gold medallist (Individual All-Around in Artistic Gymnastics)   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's top supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Research Report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops, and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related security products to over 100 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk. About ASG Artemis Solutions Group is a family of companies that focuses on global technology solutions for biometrics, smart cards, PVC and ID Cards and custom printing. ASG’s international presence integrates all facets of design, manufacturing, sales and distribution of world-class security solutions incorporating biometric and smart card technologies. Visit ASG at http://www.artemis-usa.com/. About WOA World Olympians Association unites Olympians from around the world regardless of age, sport or nationality. WOA activities include dissemination of Olympic ideals, promotion of virtues that make the Olympic Movement, fair play and advance environmental protection values. WOA also contributes to sport related charities, hosts special hospitality centers, involves Olympians in social support, displays positive role models and promotes culture of which sport is a part of. WOA has a network of more than 80,000 Olympians. Visit WOA at http://www.woaolympians.com/.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/66/acs-was-chosen-by-world-olympians-association-woa-to-secure-its-events-in-2008-beijing-olympics/
• ACS Launches ACR122 and ACR128 Contactless Reader SDK

    ACS, Hong Kong, 1 Sep, 2008 - 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), launches its ACR122 NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader Software Development Kit (ACR122 SDK) and ACR128 DualBoost Smart Card Reader Software Development Kit (ACR128 SDK). The two types of readers perform different functions and serve different markets. The ACR122 is the world’s first CCID-compliant NFC reader, supporting all major contactless cards and tags including MiFare, ISO14443 Type A and B Cards, FeliCa and NFC tags. The ACR128 DualBoost is a dual interface smart card reader fully compliant not only to ISO 7816 Part 1-3 Class A, B standard for the Contact smart card, but also to ISO 14443 Part 1-4 Type A, B standard for the Contactless Card. The software development kit (SDK) lets the users experience the features and capabilities of the device. Both SDKs contains sample codes written in different programming language, such as Delphi 7, Visual Basic 6, Visual C++ 6, Visual C++ 2005 (x64), Visual C# 2005, and Visual Basic .Net 2005. These sample codes showcases how to control the device peripherals and how to communicate with the smart cards. Furthermore, the tools and utilities enable the users to perform reader and card-related operations. In the ACR128 SDK, an additional small-scale database demo application is included and it shows the users how the ACR128 DualBoost can be implemented in a smart card based application. With the help of SDKs, the users will find no difficulty in making their own smart-card applications with the ACR122 and the ACR128 DualBoost. For further details, please visit http://www.acs.com.hk/contactless-readers.php   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's top supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Research Report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops, and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related security products to over 100 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries. Visit ACS at www.acs.com.hk.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/67/acs-launches-acr122-and-acr128-contactless-reader-sdk/
• ACS Launches ACR100 SIMFlash CCID and HID versions

  ACS, Hong Kong, 28 Aug 2008 - 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 ACR100 SIMFlash, awarded with the D’ucoty “Product Innovation Award in Telecommunications” at CardEx Asia 2006, now comes in CCID (USB Chip/Smart Card Interface Devices) and HID (Human Interface Device) versions with more partitioning options. Aside from its Mass Storage Device Class compatibility the ACR100 SIMFlash’s plug and play feature is enhanced with its smart card reader now having either CCID or HID compliance, which reduces driver installation issues. More than just a SIM-sized smart card reader, the ACR100 SIMFlash serves as a mass storage device as well with its built-in flash memory upgraded to 1 GB (Other memory sizes available upon request). This allows further expansion on the capabilities of the applications, for example, GSM solutions, VoIP (Voice over Internet Phone), e-commerce, home banking, computer/network security and data/application storage. Users can now also partition this memory into up to three drives so as to boost security and flexibility when users store different kinds of software. Several combinations of different memory areas can be chosen among private/security, public, CD-ROM/auto-run and hidden. For further details of ACR100 SIMFlash, please visit http://www.acs.com.hk/en/products/40/acr100-simflash-ccid/.To know more about the differences between ACR100 SIMFlash (CCID) and (HID), please click here.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 8210), founded in 1995, Asia Pacific's top supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Research Report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops, and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related security products to over 100 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries. Visit ACS at www.acs.com.hk.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/68/acs-launches-acr100-simflash-ccid-and-hid-versions/