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UltraCard and Infineon Technologies Corporation Form Technology Partner Relationship
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2001 11:05 AM
- BusinessWire
UltraCard and Infineon Technologies Corporation Form Technology Partner Relationship
LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov 6, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- UltraCard, Inc., a subsidiary of Upgrade International , is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Technology Partnering Relationship with Infineon Technologies North America.
Infineon Technologies , the world's leading supplier of integrated circuits (ICs) for chip cards, will supply IC Chips and System Software for the UltraCard. Under the agreement, Infineon will also provide technical support for the China project, USA projects and future global projects.
The combination of an UltraCard and an IC smartcard chip as an on-board processor will essentially allow the UltraCard to function as a personal computer. When commercialized, the UltraCard will store up to 20mb (20 million bytes), which is 600 times more storage capacity than a 32kb (32 thousand bytes) IC chip. This superior storage capability will enable the UltraCard to handle sophisticated biometrics and various software applications all on one card. Among other functions, the processor on the IC chip can be used to encrypt outgoing data and decrypt incoming data, thereby preserving the security of the card.
"The alliance between UltraCard and Infineon offers both companies great advantages and opportunities in new and developing markets such as China," says Dan Kehoe, UltraCard president and CEO. "Infineon will not only provide the IC Chip, but will also provide System Software and technical support. This will be particularly useful as we move ahead with our China pilot program."
Infineon has indicated that they believe this partnership can potentially lead to business opportunities on a global basis. A further definitive agreement between the parties will specify how their respective technology solutions will be combined to meet the needs of specific clients, in China and elsewhere around the globe.
Mr. Jorg Huser who recently joined UltraCard, Inc. as the Principal Consultant for System Integration has stated, "UltraCard's technology is a paradigm shift for the Smart Card and Database industry in terms of decentralized processing, national security, personal privacy and convenience." Mr. Huser is a well-known expert in security solutions for Smart Cards, USB Tokens, PKI and other Fraud Prevention Mechanisms for web, network and physical spaces. He formerly served as Director of Product Management for Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, in Munich, Germany. Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) is a leading supplier of cards and components including system solutions for electronic payment, data management, telecommunication and multifunctional smart cards. G&D employs 6,000 people worldwide and generates annual revenue of DM 2 billion.
UltraCard and Infineon Technologies Corporation Form Technology Partner Relationship
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2001 11:05 AM
- BusinessWire
UltraCard and Infineon Technologies Corporation Form Technology Partner Relationship
LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov 6, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- UltraCard, Inc., a subsidiary of Upgrade International , is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Technology Partnering Relationship with Infineon Technologies North America.
Infineon Technologies , the world's leading supplier of integrated circuits (ICs) for chip cards, will supply IC Chips and System Software for the UltraCard. Under the agreement, Infineon will also provide technical support for the China project, USA projects and future global projects.
The combination of an UltraCard and an IC smartcard chip as an on-board processor will essentially allow the UltraCard to function as a personal computer. When commercialized, the UltraCard will store up to 20mb (20 million bytes), which is 600 times more storage capacity than a 32kb (32 thousand bytes) IC chip. This superior storage capability will enable the UltraCard to handle sophisticated biometrics and various software applications all on one card. Among other functions, the processor on the IC chip can be used to encrypt outgoing data and decrypt incoming data, thereby preserving the security of the card.
"The alliance between UltraCard and Infineon offers both companies great advantages and opportunities in new and developing markets such as China," says Dan Kehoe, UltraCard president and CEO. "Infineon will not only provide the IC Chip, but will also provide System Software and technical support. This will be particularly useful as we move ahead with our China pilot program."
Infineon has indicated that they believe this partnership can potentially lead to business opportunities on a global basis. A further definitive agreement between the parties will specify how their respective technology solutions will be combined to meet the needs of specific clients, in China and elsewhere around the globe.
Mr. Jorg Huser who recently joined UltraCard, Inc. as the Principal Consultant for System Integration has stated, "UltraCard's technology is a paradigm shift for the Smart Card and Database industry in terms of decentralized processing, national security, personal privacy and convenience." Mr. Huser is a well-known expert in security solutions for Smart Cards, USB Tokens, PKI and other Fraud Prevention Mechanisms for web, network and physical spaces. He formerly served as Director of Product Management for Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, in Munich, Germany. Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) is a leading supplier of cards and components including system solutions for electronic payment, data management, telecommunication and multifunctional smart cards. G&D employs 6,000 people worldwide and generates annual revenue of DM 2 billion.
