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WISeKey and Partners Like Datang Telecom Propose Accelerating Global Deployment of Next
Generation SIM Cards as First Line of Defense Against Cybercrime
GENEVA, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
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After recent remarks by the CEO on the poor security of most
telecommunication infrastructures on a cybersecurity panel at ITU Telecom
World 2009 caused a widely reported stir,
intention to begin work with Datang Telecom, among other telecom giants, on
widely deploying the next generation subscriber identity modules (SIM) cards
with secure identity encryption services.
Code named TrustedSIMSecurity, WISeKey, the leading Swiss digital
security service provider, said the new service will revolutionize the role
SIM cards play in the global economy and international development. The
Geneva-based company said its digitally-encrypted SIM cards will stimulate
the whole mobile industry in developed and developing countries since they
facilitate transactions both financial and social like shopping and the
sharing of photos and videos.
"We feel deploying the next generation of SIM cards with WISeKey digital
identification technologies and services will have very positive result on
the growth of transactional services of all types, including e-government
services and remittances," said WISeKey chairman and CEO Carlos Moreira.
"Everyone in society wins when a new service cn substantially reduce the
risks of identity theft, counterfeiting, and corruption like our smart SIMs
do."
Moreira said the TrustedSIMSecurity (TM) gives SIM cards the power of a
mass-market smartcard by adding secure digital identification capabilities
and services. The secure identity and services blend evidence of identity
(such as a key) with personal information which only the user will know (a
password, for example) and credit card capabilities, he said.
Dr. Shanzhi Chen, CTO of Datang Telecom Group, the Chinese leader in the
one billion strong smart card market in China, said security encryptions for
their cards is a top priority that could provide significant growth to their
business in the long-term.
"Strong encryption features will add value to our solutions for our
customers, including mobile operators, government agencies, and companies of
all sizes," he said.
The WISeKey e-Identity solution is highly flexible. It can reside on the
SIM of the phone, become embedded in an application, or be associated with
innovative online authentication mechanisms like SSL certificates. The
end-customer will be able to set his profile and enjoy value-added services
through their highly secure e-Identity.
"We believe that WISeKey has the best technology that can be deployed
with all the major corporations in China," said Peter Liu, chairman of WI
Harper, a leading venture capital firm with offices in San Francisco,
Beijing, and Taipei. "We are honored to be their partner in Asia."
WISeKey said TrustedSIMSecurity (TM) will be progressively adopted by
telecommunications companies starting in the fourth quarter of 2009.
For press inquiries
Please contact:
Dimitry Léger, WISeKey corporate communications director,
dleger@wisekey.com
+41-22-594-3008
SOURCE: WISeKey SA
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