Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital
security, announces its collaboration with LG in order to deliver
Smart Card Web Server compatible handsets.
Smart Card Web Server (SCWS) is a solution developed by the SIM
industry to propose to operators a rich and portable environment to
develop Multimedia SIM-based applications, and enhance the
presentation and usability of their services.
Based on a tiny web server embedded in the SIM, the Smart Card Web
server makes the most of the handset embedded browser to display rich
content and applications. It also powers new applications such as data
synchronization between the SIM and the handset, or personalization
and customization of the handset environment from the SIM.
Gemalto is working with LG to implement the BIP TCP(1) server mode
into LG handsets to enable communication between the LG handsets and
Smart Card Web Server. This standardized channel between the handset
and the SIM is paving the way to a new kind of collaboration between
the two devices that will benefit the whole mobile eco-system.
"LG sees the benefit of SCWS compatible handsets as a compelling
solution to offer to both operators and end-users a flexible and
convenient environment for services and applications in line with our
latest innovations for handsets and features. Gemalto is clearly
leading the way to develop this new eco-system and we are delighted to
participate to this initiative" said Jean-Francois Deprun from LG.
LG is one of the leading handset manufacturers to implement this
innovative technology into their handsets. According to Philippe
Vallee, Executive Vice President, Telecom, Gemalto "this cooperation
between Gemalto and LG is a milestone, showing that SIM-based SCWS
technology is clearly in the handset manufacturers product roadmaps.
We are pleased to deploy this important technology with an innovative
partner like LG."
Visit LG at the Mobile World Congress, 11-14 February, stand no.s
8B192 and 8B197.
Visit Gemalto at the Mobile World Congress, 11-14 February, stand
no. 8A102.
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) is the leader in digital
security with pro forma 2007 annual revenues of over EUR 1.6 billion,
more than 85 offices in 40 countries and about 10,000 employees
including 1,300 R&D engineers.
In a world where the digital revolution is increasingly
transforming our lives, Gemalto´s solutions are designed to make
personal digital interactions more convenient, secure and enjoyable.
Gemalto provides end-to-end digital security solutions, from the
development of software applications through design and production of
secure personal devices such as smart cards, SIMs, e-passports, and
tokens to the deployment of managed services for its customers.
More than a billion people worldwide use the company´s products
and services for telecommunications, financial services, e-government,
identity management, multimedia content, digital rights management, IT
security, mass transit and many other applications.
As the use of Gemalto´s software and secure devices increases with
the number of people interacting in the digital and wireless world,
the company is poised to thrive over the coming years.
Gemalto was formed in June 2006 by the combination of Axalto and
Gemplus.
For more information please visit www.gemalto.com
(1) - Bearer Independent Protocol Transmission Control Protocol
