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  • ACS participates in CARTES in Asia 2011

    HONG KONG, 29 Apr, 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), participated in the 2011 CARTES in Asia Exhibition and Conference held at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong from 29 to 31 March, 2011. ACS showcased its wide range of smart card and reader products in the exhibition and joined the Health & e-service conference where ACS Sales Director, Mr. Gilbert Leung, delivered a speech on the company’s behalf. CARTES in Asia 2011 is the second edition of the regional exhibition in Asia Pacific. Organized by the Comexposium Group, the aim of the event is to gather key players in the smart card and digital security industry and provide them with a platform to display their latest innovations in the field. This year, 120 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors from 61 countries graced the three-day affair-an 8% increase from last year’s attendee turnout (Source: CARTES in Asia). As one of the exhibitors, ACS showcased its latest offerings in smart card technology, including its newly launched Dynamic Password Generators for the e-banking sector, APG8201 and APG8202, and Smart Card Readers with Fingerprint Sensors, AET62 NFC Fingerprint Reader and AET65 Smart Card Fingerprint Reader, for multi-factor authentication in highly secure applications. Meanwhile, the congress session on Health & e-service welcomed the presentation of ACS Sales Director, Mr. Gilbert Leung, on the role of smart card technology in healthcare systems. With the topic, “How do Smart Card Technologies leverage with worldwide e-Healthcare systems?” Gilbert’s presentation explored the current state of e-healthcare systems and discussed the advantages of applying smart card technology on existing and future e-healthcare infrastructures. He emphasized the importance of adapting smart card-based healthcare systems to conform to local requirements, citing the differences in smart card adaptation between countries like Taiwan, Austria, Germany and Hong Kong. Gilbert concluded his presentation by enumerating the benefits of adopting smart card-based e-health networks, which not only impact administrative areas by way of reduced costs, streamlined administration and improved communication networks and information sharing, but also provide healthcare recipients with increased protection from security breaches and fraudulent acts. “We are glad to have participated in CARTES in Asia for the 2nd consecutive year,” expressed Gilbert. “As one of the pioneers in smart card technologies, we are honoured to have been able to share our expertise in smart card applications, particularly in emphasizing the need for healthcare systems to adopt the technology on a larger scale as we welcome the technological challenges of the future.”   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/508/acs-participates-in-cartes-in-asia-2011/
  • ACS offers new payment solutions at Cards Asia 2011

    HONG KONG, 9 May 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), participated in Cards Asia 2011 held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 13 to 15 Apr, 2011. ACS unveiled its latest products and joined the event’s conferences, with ACS Sales Director, Mr. Gilbert Leung and ACS Regional Sales Manager, Mr. Gordon Lee, representing the company as speakers. Cards Asia 2011,now in its 16th edition, is one of Asia’s biggest exhibitions for cards and payments. Organized by Terrapinn, the event provides a platform to enable various industry leaders in Asia to gather and showcase their latest card and payment solutions to the Asian market. This year, over 70 exhibitors were present in the event including ACS, who exhibited its latest offerings in contactless payment. In particular, ACS introduced its new ACR1281 Card Application Number (C.A.N.) Reader, a contactless reader designed to work with Singapore’s CEPAS card by providing CEPAS cardholders with a secure means for authenticating their identity when performing CEPAS transactions. This reader is capable of detecting the CEPAS C.A.N. automatically and efficiently, allowing users to proceed with their transactions with ease. Meanwhile, ACS Sales Director Gilbert and ACS Regional Sales Manager Gordon were invited as speakers in the event’s conferences. Gilbert delivered a speech on online banking security via two-factor authentication, highlighting the role of the MasterCard CAP (Chip Authentication Program) / PLA (Perso-less Authentication) in eliminating the risks of online identity theft effectively. "Utilizing this standard along with a secure physical device, such as a one-time password generator, an EMV card and a user’s personal PIN," explained Gilbert, “online banking patrons can be more effectively safeguarded from even more sophisticated security attacks that may render simple two-factor authentication inadequate.” On the other hand, Gordon presented a lecture on single card solutions, citing Singapore’s CEPAS contactless e-purse application standard as a business case that the world can emulate in implementing multiple applications by using a single card. He emphasized on the benefits of extending the use of contactless cards from purely transport-based applications to other payment and non-payment applications, including retail payment and loyalty programs, recreational services, and physical and logical access control. Gordon stated that with a single card solution, people may pay for different types of daily activities, such as riding a bus, going to the gym, buying a cup of coffee or accessing corporate networks, all with a tap of a single card on a contactless card reading device-truly, “a tap for an easier life.”   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/509/acs-offers-new-payment-solutions-at-cards-asia-2011/
  • 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/
  • 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 participates as exhibitor and speaker in Cartes in Asia 2012

    HONG KONG, 18 April, 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), was among the exhibitors and speakers in the recently concluded Cartes in Asia Tradeshow and Conference, which was held at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong from 28 to 29 March, 2012. One of the event’s main highlights was the 2-day conference, in which ACS representatives, Ms. Zoe Ko and Mr. Steven Tang, delivered speeches about contactless payments and two factor authentication, respectively. Zoe, ACS’s Assistant Manager for Sales and Marketing Communications, was among the speakers in the NFC Technology & Applications session, while Steven, ACS’s Regional Sales Manager, was among the presenters in the e-Transactions/Banking conference. Zoe’s presentation on the “Future Trends of Contactless Payment for Transit and Non-Transit” covered the evolution of contactless payment applications. She explained how the infrastructure developed out of efforts to provide a more convenient alternative to cash, token or magnetic card based payments, and how it has transitioned to cover other sectors beyond transportation. Using ACS’s very own ACR122U NFC Contactless Smart Card Reader, Zoe demonstrated how this operation can easily be done with the use of a contactless reader and a contactless card. Furthermore, she emphasized on the entrance of NFC technology, and how it presents more opportunities for the industry by allowing NFC-enabled devices other than cards, such as mobile phones, to be used for making contactless payments. Meanwhile, Steven’s topic about “Discussing Alternatives of 2-Factor Authentication of e-Banking Transactions” introduced various two-factor authentication solutions-from traditional OTP tokens to more sophisticated methods using smart card and EMV technology, and dynamic password generators. Steven used ACS’s very own APG8201 and APG8202 PINHandy Dynamic Password Generators to show how banking merchants and customers alike can execute secure online banking transactions and prevent getting victimized by fraudulent attacks. In conclusion, he emphasized that banks themselves have the discretion when it comes to choosing the right two-factor authentication solution that best satisfies their need for security, manageability, implementation, ease of use and scalability. ACS's Vice President for Sales and Marketing, Mr. Gilbert Leung, spoke on the company’s behalf and expressed his gratitude for ACS’s ability to share its expertise on NFC technology and e-Banking during Cartes’ conference sessions. “We hope that through these presentations, we were able to let both players and enthusiasts of this industry better appreciate the expanding role of smart card technology in providing more convenient and secure solutions for the payment and banking sectors,” Gilbert commented. Cartes in Asia 2012, Asia Pacific’s most awaited card industry event, concluded successfully with the attendance of 2,800 visitors, and the participation of 115 tradeshow exhibitors and 72 conference speakers. Visitors of the ACS booth were introduced to ACS’s revolutionary smart card technology devices, including the new ACR38U-I1 Smart Card Reader, contactless readers like the ACR1222L and ACR1281U-C1, ACR38U PockeMate Smart Card Reader USB Token, CrytpoMate64 Cryptographic Smart Card USB Token, and APG8205 Dynamic Password Generator.   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/544/acs-participates-as-exhibitor-and-speaker-in-cartes-in-asia-2012/
  • ACS to be present at Cards Asia 2012

    HONG KONG, 20 April, 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 join the exhibition and conference at Cards Asia 2012. For this event, ACS will focus on showcasing its powerful range of NFC products, namely, ACR122U, ACR1222L and ACR122T contactless readers with NFC support. ACS will also unveil its new NFC product that’s about to be launched in the market, ACR1251U, a CCID-compliant NFC Reader that supports card read/write operations, card emulation and P2P communication. Besides exhibiting its NFC products, ACS will also take part in the event’s conference sessions, with ACS Regional Sales Manager, Mr. Gordon Lee, and ACS Assistant Product Marketing Manager, Ms. Richelle Arjona, delivering speeches on the company’s behalf. Gordon will be discussing the future uses of NFC, RFID and smart card applications, while Richelle will be focusing on the payment and internet related applications of NFC in various regions of the world. Visitors and participants alike are invited to drop by the ACS booth to discover the wide variety of products ACS has to offer for the NFC market, and attend the conference to witness ACS professionals share their expertise on NFC technology. Event details are as follows: Cards Asia 2012Date: 25-27 April, 2012. Venue: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore Booth: Hall 4 Stand H22 Speakers: Mr. Gordon Lee, Regional Sales Manager, Ms. Richelle Arjona, Assistant Product Marketing Manager   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/551/acs-to-be-present-at-cards-asia-2012/
  • ACS reports 45% increase in sales for first half year of 2012

    Hong Kong, 10 Aug, 2012 – Advanced Card Systems Holdings Ltd. (ACS, SEHK: 8210), mother company of Advanced Card Systems Limited, Asia Pacific’s number 1 supplier and one of the world’s top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), announces its financial results for the first half year of 2012. For the first half year of 2012, the sales revenue amounted to US$9.3 million, 45% higher than the corresponding figure of US$6.4 million in the first half year of 2011. The net profit before tax increased to US$0.9 million from US$41 thousand.   Six months ended 30 June   2012 2011   US$'000 US$'000 Revenue 9,331 6,423 Cost of sales and services provided (4,174) (3,273) Gross Profit 5,157 3,150 Other income and gains 15 8 Expenses (4,010) (3,093) Profit before income tax 1,162 65 Income tax expense (239) (24) Profit for the period 923 41 Denny Wong, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “In the 17 years after its establishment in 1995, ACS has developed a wide range of prime technologies in the smart card industry. We emphasize on quality and customer satisfaction and since customers usually stay with us for a long time, the percentage of our sales and marketing costs to total costs is relatively low in the industry”. ACS now sells its products to over 100 countries in the world. It continuously enhances and expands its technologies and launches to the market more and more sophisticated products and services of which the market sizes are bigger and bigger. Such products are generating fruit to ACS and an acceleration of growths in its sales revenue and profit in the future several years can be expected. The complete Financial Statement for the 6 months ended 30 June 2012 can be found here. For more information about Advanced Card Systems Limited, please visit www.acs.com.hk).

    https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/622/acs-reports-45-increase-in-sales-for-first-half-year-of-2012/
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