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4G is here and it's fast
(Dec  2011)

The arrival of LTE will boost the speed of mobile networks.

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North America set for payment revolution
(Nov  2011)

Visa’s backing of chip technology signals the beginning of a new era for US banks and retailers.

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eGovernment and the question of Return On Investment
(Nov  2011)

e-Government and its contribution to a more sustainable society.

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  Oyster – London's hidden treasure  
 

Oyster – London's hidden treasure
(Oct  2011)

Oyster – London's hidden treasure.

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Content is king
(Sep  2011)

The changing world of mobile data consumption and the rise of the app...

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[French version]

A summer visit : Life in e-Estonia
(Sep  2011)

Sustainable development in the digital society: a mindset ...

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[Portuguese - Spanish versions]

Need ID? You can trust your mobile
(Aug  2011)

Consumers in Finland can now use their mobile phones to sign documents and authenticate themselves to secure websites....

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  The World of eBanking  
[Portuguese - Spanish versions]

The World of eBanking
(Jul  2011)

Banks around the world are moving rapidly to expand their use of digital security devices for eBanking and eCommerce....

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The shape of things to come in digital identity
(July  2011)

Facts, figures and trends that are shaping the future of electronic identity.

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The Top Five Reasons to Use Digital Security Devices With eBanking
(May  2011)

Online bankinghas two very powerful market drivers - customer convenience and bank profits.

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  Now is the time for Strong Authentication  
[Portuguese - Spanish versions]

Now is the time for Strong Authentication
(May  2011)

An overview of strong authentication solutions to help secure your network.

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[Portuguese - Spanish versions]

Mobile banking for the unbanked
(Apr  2011)

Colombia has pioneered secure mobile banking services in Latin America – and soon this will even extend to people without bank accounts. Read more

   
 
   
[Portuguese - Spanish versions]

Introducting eGo - He Human Touch
(Apr  2011)

A new technology is being developed that provides a secure way of authenticating yourself and accessing services - and your skin is the key

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[French version]

SESAM-Vitale - French eHealth Program
(March 2011)

A contribution to sustainable development

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  Machine to Machine (M2M)  
 

Let Machines do the the talking
(March 2011)

The use of M2M communication is growing, delivering a wide range of benefits to consumers and enterprises alike.

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  The Power of Mobile Marketing  
 

The power of Mobile Marketing
(Feb 2011)

The use of mobile phones for marketing and advertising has boomed in recent years...Gemalto investigates the power of the SMS.

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[Portuguese - Spanish versions]

Asia | The Wired Continent #4 - China
(Feb 2011)

Explore digital life in China.

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  The Art of Innovation  
 

The art of Innovation
(Jan 2011)

"How do you foster a culture of innovation within a business, and how do you tell a good idea from a bad one? Gemalto investigates the art of creativity."

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  Digital life in India  
 

Asia | The Wired Continent #3 - India
(Dec 2010)

In India, connecting and communicating are the two biggest priorities for digital life.

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Turkey Ancient & Modern
(Dec 2010)

Turkey may be one of the cradles of civilization, but it’s also a hotbed of digital innovation – especially in the area of payment technology.

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  Security for clould computing  
 

Security for cloud computing
(Nov 2010)

Gemalto takes an in-depth look at the current state of cloud security and finds that there’s no reason to be afraid  

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Asia | The Wired Continent #2 - Singapore>
(Oct 2010)
In this edition, Gemalto explores digital life in Singapore

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Biometrics for use in identification
(Oct 2010)
The fight against document fraud and identity theft requires the implementation of new technological solutions.

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  Prox smart card readers  
 

Asia, the Wired Continent
(Oct 2010)
Asia plays host to some of the most innovative ways digital technology is being used, and provides a glimpse of what the rest of the world can expect..

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[French version]

 
 

Modernizing civil status registers
(Sept 2010)
Civil registers as the foundation of social justice...

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  NFC ticketing takes off  
 

Innovation in Asian Banking
(Aug 2010)
The 30-minute smart card
An instant card issuance pilot in Singapore is just one example of the culture of innovation...

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How Virgin Media is exploiting the power of the SIM card
(Aug 2010)
A new contract agreement means that Virgin Media mobile customers can further exploit the SIM card’s potential

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Mothers get the message in Ghana
(July 2010)
An innovative scheme in Ghana uses cellphones to improve the quantity and quality of care for expectant mothers and newborn babies.

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[Swedish version]


Digital Sweden
(June 2010)
"Why Sweden is the vanguard of the digital revolution?"

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  NFC ticketing takes off  

 


NFC ticketing takes off
(June 2010)

The widespread use of NFC-based cellphones for mobile ticketing is just around the corner.

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A Smarter Way to Store PKI Credentials
(May 2010)

Protecting and managing certificates and private keys in PKI systems.

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Securing the future
(May 2010)

An interview with Dr Taher Elgamal, inventor of the SSL and digital signature standards, about current digital security issues.

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The Biometric Evolution
(Apr 2010)

Microsoft’s Windows Biometric Framework represents the first integrated approach to biometric identification and security

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African adventures in Technology
(Mar 2010)

How digital technology is solving some of Africa’s most pressing problems.

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[French version] - [German version] [Spanish version] - [Portuguese version]


Online Banking Service Survey
(Mar 2010)

Exclusive results of an international survey conducted for Gemalto by Synovate.

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[Portuguese - Spanish versions
The importance of Social Mobility (Feb 2010)
How the cellphone is reinventing social computing.
The latest research into mobile social networking suggests that it is taking off – but only among the younger generation. So what factors are preventing its wider adoption?

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Protecting IT resources & user identities (Feb 2010)
Protecting IT resources and user identities is essential for the secure enterprise. Secure remote access to networks is necessary for workers.
 

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Gemalto@MWC2010 (Jan 2010)
Discover our Gemalto Telecommunication Offer in at MWC2010!
 

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Latin Lessons (Jan 2010)
Brazil, leading Latin America’s digital revolution

Rio’s successful bid for the 2016 Olympics is the icing on the cake for dynamic Brazil, which is leading Latin America’s digital revolution.

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39 Myths about ePassports (Dec 2009)
The facts behind ePassports and RFID technology

There are currently more than 100 million e-passports in circulation, issued by over 50 countries. This number continues to grow every day, with 70 million new epassports being issued every year. This article looks to rebut some of the myths that surround the e-passport and that risk derailing the introduction of the more secure ID document unless debunked.
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Microbanking
(Nov 2009)

The World Bank, the largest international donor in the field of information and communication technologies for development, has launched a major new initiative to promote the spread of digital technology in developing countries.

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  Remote Access: who is getting into your network?  
 
Remote Access: Who is getting into your network?
(Nov 2009)

With the impact of the global economic downturn, companies are exploring ways to increase the cost efficiency of their operations and encouraging working from home as one of the options.

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The Case for a National Digital Identity Credential
(Oct 2009)

The US is in the midst of an identity crisis. Evidence of the problem is apparent in all sectors of our government and economy.

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eBanking Security
(Oct 2009)

New technology brings higher security with greater convenience.

Today, 24 million people in Germany are already using online banking services. Apart from the factors, scope of services and price, the security of the private account data is increasingly becoming a decision criterion when choosing a bank... Read more...

             
             
 
  Smart Cards and U.S. Healthcare  
 
Smart Cards and U.S. Healthcare
(Oct 2009)
 

Recent moves within the federal government have brought the healthcare discussion to the forefront. This renewed focus provides an opportunity to evaluate the overall system... Read more...

 
  3G Multimedia  
 
  Encouraging users to indulge in 3G multimedia fun (Sept 2009)

2009 marks a watershed year for the China telecommunications market as the authorities have issued the long-awaited third-generation (3G) mobile phone licenses to the three operators there.  Read more... 

             
             
 
  Personalized banking cards  
 

[French version]

Personalized banking cards (Sept 2009)

In a society that is all about the individual, companies are competing to come up with new ways of providing a tailored offering, from customized ringtones to personalized bank cards. Read more... 

 
   
 

[French version]
[Spanish version]

eDriver licenses for Monterrey drivers (Aug 2009)

The smart card driver’s license scheme that was piloted in Nuevo Leon last year has proved so beneficial in reducing traffic accidents, insurance costs, identity theft and even fraud in the administration.  Read more...

             
             
 
  LTE, UICC and the Future of Mobile Communications  
 
LTE, UICC and the Future of Mobile Communications (Aug 2009)

We will outline LTE and its benefits, how a piece of secure technology called UICC will be critical to realizing these benefits and what it all means for the US mobile communications industry, as well as globally. Read more...

 
  Time for EMV in the US?  
 

[French version]

Time for EMV in the U.S.?
July 2009

Are EMV and smart card technology the right choice in the long term for a more internationally accepted and secure U.S. payment industry?   Read more...

             
             
 
  Identity matters  
 
Identity matters
June 2009

David Mitchell of Barclays explains how banks are now following the lead of the enterprise sector in using two-factor authentication to safeguard identity.  Read more...

 
  The future of eDocuments  
 
The future of eDcouments
March 2009

Electronic versions of secure documents have evolved gradually over the years to supersede their conventional counterparts.  Read More...

             
             
 
  Gemalto @ CebIT 2009  
 
Gemalto @ CeBIT 2009
February 2009

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, provides security solutions that make our customers’ working life more convenient, secure and enjoyable.  Read More...

 
   
 
The role of the UICC in Long Term Evolution all IP networks
February 2009

The UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card) is the smart card used in mobile terminals for GSM and UMTS/3G networks. Read more...

             
             
 
   
 
Secure and Convenient Banking
January 2009

Online Banking goes mobile without sacrifying security : recent case studies.

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Modernizing healthcare
December 2008

One of the biggest challenges facing healthcare providers around the world is ensuring the protection of sensitive patient data.
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Security in documents
October 2008

ID documents are going high-tech, but are these solutions secure? Researchers claim to have hacked an epassport. But there is so much more than the chip in today's modern secure documents. Read more...

 
  Personal Data Protection  
 
Personal Data Protection
Summer 2008

Nowadays, our mobile phone often stores not only our contacts' phone numbers, but also pictures, Mp3 files, door codes, birthdays, and much more. What happens if the SIM card is damaged or lost? Read more...

             
             
 
   
 
E-Healthcare
June 2008

Healthcare is both a vital service for citizens and a multi-billion euro (or dollar) business. Whatever the mix of private and public institutions involved in the delivery of healthcare, cost reduction and efficiency are paramount.   Read more...

 
   
 
Web 2.0
May 2008

Advances in Internet technologies offer huge opportunities. They give people a new space to make a statement, lots of statements. But they also raise concerns about loss of identity or the true value of communication.  Read more...

             
             
 
   
 
  Mobile Television
April 2008

Not long ago, the thought of watching television on a small screen seemed far-fetched.  However, since 2005, interest in Mobile Television has grown rapidly.  Read more...

 
 
  Identity Access Management  
 
IAM: enhancing access
March 2008

Incredibly, most enterprise networks, eBanking sites and online communities only require static identity credentials for access to facilities, networks and sensitive information.
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  Gemalto at Mobile World Congress 2008
January 2008

More and more people around the world are connected in a variety of different ways. But however sophisticated or basic the services currently available to them...
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  E-Citizenship
December 2007

The Internet has brought tremendous change to Business and Governments are close observers of the evolution of business practises. 
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  Near Field Communication (NFC)  
 
  Near Field Communication (NFC)
September 2007

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a contactless technology which can be used to make purchases, pay for a bus or subway ride, or even grab information on the fly from posters.  Read more...