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• ACS Launches ACR1251T USB Token NFC Reader II

  HONG KONG, 9 Mar, 2020 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), launches the ACR1251T USB Token NFC Reader II. The ACR1251T is the token version of the ACR1251U PC-linked NFC smart card reader with the 13.56 MHz contactless technology. Following the ACR122T, the token version of the world’s first CCID-compliant contactless reader - ACR122U, the ACR1251T offers more and advanced features. It is designed to support not only ISO 14443 Type A and B cards, MIFARE®, and four types of NFC tags, but also FeliCa Mobile Devices via NFC Peer-to-Peer (P2P) mode as well as extended APDU command feature. The ACR1251T effectively supports post-deployment firmware update through remote firmware upgrade eliminating the need for additional hardware modification. Its PC/SC-compliance allows interoperability across different applications and platforms. With its portability and enhanced NFC features, the ACR1251T is also ideal for non-conventional NFC applications like Smart Posters for advertising and marketing purposes along with various NFC applications such as personal identity verification, network login, online banking and micropayment. For more information about the USB Token NFC Reader II, ACR1251T, check out the website www.acs.com.hk or email [email protected]. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers. ACS is the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. In 2010, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at https://www.acs.com.hk/.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2635/acs-launches-acr1251t-usb-tokens-nfc-reader-ii/
• ACS an Exhibitor in IoTE 2019

  HONG KONG, 30 July, 2019 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), will be an exhibitor in 2019 the 12th China International Internet of Things Exhibition (IoTE 2019). The event will be held in at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, China, from 31 July to 1 August. ACS will be in Booth 9D218, Hall 9. Visitors are welcome to drop by the ACS booth to discover a variety of ACS products. IOTE 2019 is the largest and most specialized IoT expo in China. It exhibits the advanced technologies of IoT, sensor network, wireless communication, smart retail, auto identification, smart home, etc. As a frontrunner in the smart card industry, ACS is invited to display its latest products. During the event, ACS will focus on showcasing its Bluetooth products and mobile apps, including ACR1311-N2, a contactless mobile card reader that combines NFC and Bluetooth technologies; ACR1311U-P3, a Bluetooth NFC reader for on-the-go smart card and NFC applications; ACS card top-up applet, a comprehensive WeChat applet for card top –up used with ACS Bluetooth smart card readers; and QR code-based membership payment system, an automated payment solution. With its technology, expertise and global resources, ACS is dedicated to facilitate an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries across the globe. Visitors attending the fair are welcome to visit our booth. For more information on the event, visit http://www.iotexpo.com.cn/. For more information on ACS products and solutions, email [email protected] or visit www.acs.com.hk. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers. ACS is the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. In 2010, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at https://www.acs.com.hk/.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2598/acs-an-exhibitor-in-iote-2019/
• ACS Wins Excellent Cooperation Achievement Award at 2019 Yang Cheng Tong Developers Conference

  HONG KONG, 30 December - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Source & Sullivan), won the Excellent Cooperation Achievement Award at the 3rd Yang Cheng Tong Developers Conference held in Guangzhou on 28 December 2019. As an important partner of Yang Cheng Tong, ACS was invited again to attend the conference and received the Excellent Cooperation Achievement Award that represents the recognition of its product value by partners and market. In recent years, ACS is committed to developing key technologies and innovative applications for transport E-payment systems in the field of mobile Internet. It has launched a series of innovative products and services including Bluetooth self-service reloading terminal, on-line reloading terminal, mini-POS product, and QR code payment service which has been promoted nationwide. Impressive economic and social benefits have arisen from such applications in upgrading public transportation E-payment, building convenient travel environment, improving public transport experience, and reducing business operating cost. Mr. Tang Zhaosheng, Sales Director of ACS (third from left) accepted the award on behalf of ACS at the conference. ACS supplies Bluetooth self-service reloading terminals, card readers and payment modules to Yang Cheng Tong under Guangzhou Public Transport Group. Now these products are providing reloading service for Yang Cheng Tong users on buses, at metro stations and in over 1000 convenience stores (payment is made with WeChat Pay or AliPay). To reload Yang Cheng Tong cards through Bluetooth connection on mobile phone, a passenger needs only to run Yang Cheng Tong ride code mini app or Yang Cheng Tong app, select Bluetooth reloading operation, and turn on the Bluetooth feature of the phone as instructed. After placing a Yang Cheng Tong card in the card-holding area on the device, the rider using the service can select the top-up amount and the payment method on the app to complete the operation. Yang Cheng Tong Bluetooth Self-service Reloading Terminal Provided by ACS. “We are pleased that ACS continues to receive recognition and awards from our partners. ACS focuses on the transformation and upgrading of transportation e-payment industry, solution to difficulties encountered by traditional technology and business, and leading the industry's innovation and development.” says Tang Zhaosheng, Sales Director of ACS. "With this case as a model, we hope to exploit smart card technologies and innovative applications to provide citizens with more benefits and embrace a new future of smart cities." For more information on ACS products and solutions, email [email protected] or visit www.acs.com.hk.   About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers. ACS is the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. In 2010, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at http://www.acs.com.hk/. About the 3rd Yang Cheng Tong Developers Conference: This year the 3rd Yang Cheng Tong Developers Conference is held on the 20th anniversary of Yang Cheng Tong's serving Guangzhou citizens. The conference themed by "Smart Transport Ecology, Innovative Bright Future" focuses on the concepts of service, innovation, dedication and culture. It provides an industry communication platform for developer with dreams to discuss the development trend of all-in-one cards in the mobile Internet era, to jointly create new transportation payment technology for smart cities, and to share the ecological services for transportation. At the conference, over ten innovative products and services were launched, including Yang Cheng Tong on-line car hailing, subway rides with telephone card, and public transport rides by Hong Kong citizens with e-payment in Guangzhou.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2621/acs-wins-excellent-cooperation-achievement-award-at-2019-yang-cheng-tong-developers-conference/
• ACS Launches ACM1252U-Z6 Small NFC Reader Module

  HONG KONG, 9 Mar, 2020 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), launches the ACM1252U-Z6 Small NFC Reader Module. The ACM1252U-Z6 shares the same core and functionality with ACM1252U-Z2 differing only on its connector type. An NFC reader module with FFC connector, consuming lesser space through its cable’s small footprint, makes it suitable for integration into smaller systems, e.g. handheld devices, tablets, and laptops. Like the ACM1252U-Z2, it is developed based on the 13.56 MHz contactless technology, supporting the three NFC modes including card reader or writer, card emulation and peer-to-peer communication, accepting not only ISO 14443 Type A and B cards, MIFARE®, FeliCa®, and ISO 18092–compliant NFC tags, but also other NFC devices, with an access speed of up to 424 Kbps and proximity operating distance of up to 30 mm (depending on tag type used). The ACM1252U-Z6 offers post-deployment firmware upgrade eliminating the need for additional hardware modification. This PC/SC-compliant device also allows interoperability across different applications and platforms, and provides high-speed communication ability for contactless cards and NFC tags or devices. For more information about the Small NFC Reader Module, ACM1252U-Z6, check out the website www.acs.com.hk or email [email protected]. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers. ACS is the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. In 2010, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at https://www.acs.com.hk/.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2637/acs-launches-acm1252u-z6-small-nfc-reader-module/
• ACS to receive recognition for its success at HKSTP Incubation Centre's Hall of Fame

  HONG KONG, 26 Mar, 2020 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), is received recognition from Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) for its success by being included into the Hall of Fame at the Incubation Centre located at Science Park. ACS joined HKSTP’s 3-year Incu-Tech incubation programme in 1998, and received funding and support services to cultivate its business during the early years of its operation. Today, ACS has grown and established itself as the leading provider of smart card solutions in the world. “Thanks to HKSTP’s support, we’ve grown to become a leader in our field. We are honoured to be invited to share our success story among the 11 graduates of HKSTP’s programmes,” said Chi Ho Wong, Co-Chief Executive Officer of ACS. “As we reach our company’s 25th anniversary, ACS will strive to keep up the great work we’ve done, and bring our company to even greater heights.”     About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers. ACS is the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. In 2010, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at https://www.acs.com.hk/. About HKSTP Incubation Programmes The HKSTP Incubation Programmes aim to help technology startups with good potential, turn innovative ideas into marketable products and solutions. The incubation programmes focus on three key areas – Incu-App, Incu-Tech, and Incu-Bio – and  are custom-made to support technology startups in the fields of web and mobile technology; Electronics, Green Technology, Infocomms Technology (ICT), Material and Precision Engineering; and biotechnology respectively. More than 620 start-ups and companies have graduated from the Incubation Programmes since their inception.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2640/acs-to-receive-recognition-for-its-success-at-hkstp-incubation-centres-hall-of-fame/
• ACS Launches CryptoMate EVO and EVO PKI Kit

  HONG KONG, 26 Mar, 2020 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), launches the CryptoMate EVO and EVO PKI Kit. The CryptoMate EVO is a USB Cryptographic Token that contains the ACOS5-EVO card module. The CryptoMate EVO, the latest addition to the CryptoMate Series, a series of cryptographic PKI tokens, is especially designed for PKI applications. With the support for asymmetric cryptographic algorithms, ECC and RSA, the CryptoMate EVO is suitable for public-key cryptographic operations used for current PKI applications such as digital signature applications and secured network log-on but also for emerging technologies such as blockchain applications. In line with this, ACS also offers the EVO PKI Kit. The kit is a complete software solution that fully maximizes the capabilities of the ACOS5-EVO and CryptoMate EVO. This PKI solution offers RSA and ECC key generation which is used for digital signature applications. The EVO PKI Kit provides the PKCS11 and Microsoft CAPI/CNG middleware support that enables the ACOS5-EVO and CryptoMate EVO to be used with various third party applications such as online certificate request, online log-in, email encryption and decryption, document signing and Windows log-in. For more information about CryptoMate EVO and EVO PKI Kit, check out the website www.acs.com.hk or email [email protected]. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers. ACS is the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. In 2010, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at https://www.acs.com.hk/.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2642/acs-launches-cryptomate-evo-and-evo-pki-kit/
• ACS an Exhibitor in IoTE 2021

  Hong Kong, 17 09, 2021 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), will be an exhibitor in 2021 the 16th China International Internet of Things Exhibition (IOTE 2021). The event will be held in Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre, China, from 23 to 25 October. ACS will be in Booth 1A268, Hall 1. Visitors are welcome to drop by the ACS booth to discover a variety of ACS products.    ACS products to be exhibited IOTE 2021 is the largest and most specialized IoT expo in China. It exhibits the advanced technologies of IoT, sensor networks, wireless communication, smart retail, auto-identification and smart home, etc. The 16th “IOTE Gold Award” ceremony for recognizing Innovative Products will be held at this expo. ACS’s entry is its contactless Bluetooth reader, ACR1311U-P3, designed for self-service top-up solution. As a frontrunner in the smart card industry, ACS is invited to display its latest products, including NFC reader modules, designed for fast and easy integration into embedded systems; ACR39, a series of PC-linked smart card readers; ACR1311U-P3, a Bluetooth NFC reader for smart card and NFC applications, etc. With its technology, expertise, and global resources, ACS is dedicated to facilitating an easier adoption of smart card readers in different industries across the globe.       For more information about the event, visit http://www.iotexpo.com.cn/. For more information on ACS products and solutions, email [email protected], or visit www.acs.com.hk. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers. ACS is the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. In 2010, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's "Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at https://www.acs.com.hk/.  

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2722/acs-an-exhibitor-in-iote-2021/
• ACS introduces ACR39F-A2 and ACM39U-Y3 Smart Card Readers

  HONG KONG,  28 May, 2020 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), introduces ACR39F-A2 and ACM39U-Y3 – two new additions to its ACR39 series of smart card readers. ACR39F-A2 and ACM39U-Y3 offer the product features of the ACR39 series in new form factors. ACR39F-A2 comes in a floppy drive case while ACM39U-Y3 is in module form. They both support ISO 7816 Class A, B, and C smart cards, memory cards and microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol. They are durable devices featuring with a USB Full Speed interface, smart card read/write speed of 600 Kbps and  at least 100,000 card insertion cycles. ACR39F-A2 and ACM39U-Y3 are secured and powerful components that are ideal for security, e-Banking, e-Payment, and e-Government applications. Being PC/SC and CCID-compliant, they are easy to install, use, and integrate in a computer-based environment including Windows ®, Linux® and macOS®. They can also be used with mobile devices running Android™ versions 3.1 and later. For more information about ACR39F-A2 and ACM39U-Y3, check out the website www.acs.com.hk or email [email protected]. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers. ACS is the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. In 2010, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at https://www.acs.com.hk/.  

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2651/acs-introduces-acr39f-a2-and-acm39u-y3-smart-card-readers/
• ACS Launches ACR39T-A5 (USB Type C) Smart Card Reader

  HONG KONG, 14 December, 2020 — Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: Frost & Sullivan), launches ACR39T-A5. This new addition of ACR39 Series features a USB Type C connector and SIM-sized cards support. The ACR39T-A5 hails new and modern technology in the world of smart card readers. It is a SIM-sized smart card reader that is small in size but packs a lot of features. Being a compact and powerful smart card reader, the ACR39T-A5 brings together sophisticated technology with modern design to meet rigorous requirements in various smart card–based applications. The USB Type C connector allows user to use ACR39T-A5 with advanced smart device that is equipped with Type C connectivity.  Being compliant with PC/SC and CCID, ACR39T-A5 could be easily installed and integrated into any computer-based environment. Its drivers are compatible with operating systems such as Windows®, Linux®, Mac OS®, and Solaris. In addition, the ACR39T-A5 may now be used with mobile devices running the Android™ platform with versions 3.1 and later. For more information about ACR39T-A5, visit www.acs.com.hk or email [email protected]. About ACS Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers. ACS is the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. In 2010, 2014 and 2015, ACS was listed in Forbes Asia's “Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at https://www.acs.com.hk/.

  https://www.acs.com.hk/en/press-release/2672/acs-launches-acr39t-a5-usb-type-c-smart-card-reader/
• 2021 (16th) China International Internet of Thing Exhibition (IoTE)

  Date: Oct 23 – 25, 2021 Venue: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Shenzhen, China Booth: 1A268 (Hall 1)

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