Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) has been chosen by Vodafone Germany to develop innovative security solutions based on standard SIM cards. This innovative approach makes life easier for users of smartphones and laptops because it eliminates the need for additional hardware such as smartcards, tokens, or card readers to secure access to cloud services. Vodafone's business…
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Martina Rauch Appointed Head of Corporate Communications at Giesecke & Devrient
Martina Rauch (48) will take over as Head of Corporate Communications at Munich-based security specialist Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) effective June 1, 2012. Alongside external and internal communication, she will also be responsible for brand management, corporate social responsibility, and the online presence of the international technology group. In her new position, Rauch will report…
Front line document verification
By Dr. Bernhard Deufel, Giesecke & Devrient Security features that really count and devices you really need – The standard of security to be found in modern travel documents, whether MRTDs, ID cards or driving licences, has been raised considerably in recent years. More and more advanced security features are making it increasingly difficult for…
Giesecke & Devrient Wins Award from Frost & Sullivan as European Smart Cards Service Company of the Year
The international technology provider Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) has been selected as the winner of Frost & Sullivan’s ‘2011 ICT Europe Smart Cards Service Company of the Year’ award. The annual award is conferred on a European company that has shown excellence in the development of hardware and software for smartcards over the previous year.…
Precise Biometrics Announces Partnership Agreement with Giesecke & Devrient
Precise Biometrics announces that they have entered into a partnership agreement with Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) that will provide Precise Match-on-Card™ technology for use on G&D smart-cards. The agreement enables the two companies to provide leading smart card and on-card fingerprint comparison technology while quickly responding to customer needs. G&D, one of the world’s leading…
Completion of European Research Project “BioPass” to Enhance Chip Card Security for Future Electronic ID Documents with EU-Wide Validity
The handover of the final research report to the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) at the end of July marked the completion of the biggest chip card research project in the European Union. The research results of the “BioPass” project lay the technical foundations for future electronic ID documents in the EU.…
G&D Presents End-to-End Solutions for Mobile Payment and Security Applications at CARTES in Asia
The Munich-based technology group Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) will be showcasing its latest innovations in mobile security at CARTES in Asia, the international trade show being hosted by Hong Kong from March 29 to 31, 2011. The company’s end-to-end mobile payment solutions include hardware, server software, and related services. The spotlight at the fair will…
G&D Concludes Major International Contract for Payment Solutions with UniCredit
Munich, January 17, 2011. Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) has been awarded an international contract by the UniCredit Group for the supply of electronic payment system solutions. The three-year contract was put out to international tender and took effect on January 1, 2011. G&D will be a UniCredit group-wide strategic partner for providing the full spectrum…