Bull Announces Smart Builder and Crypto Builder Smart Card Development Tools; Smart Card Application Development Made Easy.PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 1998--Bull announces Smart Builder and Crypto Builder, two development tools that will enable personal computer users to create their own custom smart card applications in a Microsoft(c) Windows(tm) environment. Included in the tool-box are examples which make it easy for users to build and validate their own scenarios. With its "cryptographic cryp·tog·ra·phy n. 1. The process or skill of communicating in or deciphering secret writings or ciphers. 2. Secret writing. cryp " cards, Crypto Builder can be used to develop applications requiring the highest level of security. This is because the TB Crypto smart card that will embody em·bod·y tr.v. em·bod·ied, em·bod·y·ing, em·bod·ies 1. To give a bodily form to; incarnate. 2. To represent in bodily or material form: the application provides strong security mechanisms protecting the card holder's identity. For example, with Smart Builder and Crypto Builder, value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. or company departments can develop applications dedicated to: -- Identification -- the smart card secures access to Internet, Intranet, Extranet and protects information that is considered sensitive -- Transportation -- the card stores information such as ticket type, date of validity and destination -- Education -- the smart card protects course content in remote learning environments. -- Secured use of Microsoft's Outlook Express(tm) and Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. 4.0(tm) software -- the card implements a digital signature capability to ensure the integrity and non-repudiation of messages. Easy to install, Smart Builder and Crypto Builder each come in a box containing two plug and play smart card readers running in the Microsoft 95, 98 and NT5 environments. Smart Builder and Crypto Builder comply with specifications developed by the Personal Computer/Smart Card (PC/SC PC/SC Personal Computer/Smart Card ) consortium, of which Bull is a founding member. Smart Builder Smart Builder includes two SmarTLP3 "plug and play" card readers, ten TB cards (seven pre-customized and three customized cards), a Secure Access Module (SAM), a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). containing the documentation and development tools. Recommended retail price for Smart Builder is 4,000 FF Crypto Builder Crypto Builder includes two SmarTLP3 "plug and play" card readers, five customized TB Crypto cards, a Secure Access Module (SAM), a CD-ROM containing the documentation and development tools. The TB Crypto card can contain personal information, public and private access codes and two X.509 or higher certificates The Higher Certificate (Ardteastas in Irish) is an award that will replace the National Certificate in the Republic of Ireland of the Higher Education and Training Awards Council and a number of Dublin Institute of Technology certificates. . Recommended retail price for Crypto Builder is 4,800 FF Bull: Founding Member of PC/SC Consortium The PC/SC Consortium was set up in May 1996 in partnership with the biggest suppliers to the micro-computing and smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. market, including Bull. The group's main aim was to develop specifications to solve problems of interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. . In December 1997, version 1.0 of these specifications was published. As its name suggests, the PC/SC specification provides a non-proprietary interface through which a PC-based application can communicate with card readers and smart cards. About Bull Smart Cards & Terminals Bull Smart Cards & Terminals is the industry leader in the field of secured financial transactions. Bull designs, develops and markets global smart card solutions for financial, loyalty, transport, telecommunications, healthcare and other applications. Products include contact-contactless cards plus a full range of general purpose and EFT/POS terminals, automated teller machines automated teller machine (ATM), device used by bank customers to process account transactions. Typically, a user inserts into the ATM a special plastic card that is encoded with information on a magnetic strip. , as well as associated software and services. Bull Smart Cards & Terminals is the acknowledged industry leader in research, development and security related to smart cards & related terminals. The company is also the worldwide leader in electronic purse cards. Since inventing the microprocessor smart card in 1976, Bull has obtained more than 1200 patents in the field, and has received certification for smart card security that is the highest level ever achieved by a smart card. In 1997, Bull Smart Cards & Terminals earned revenues of 1416 million of FF ($280 million). By relying on Bull international network, the division achieves 80% of the revenue abroad. About Bull Bull is an international I.T. group based in Europe with 21,000 people and operations in nearly 100 countries. In 1997, Bull earned revenues of $4.2 billion including over 65% outside of France, its country of origin. Bull offers a wide range of systems, infrastructure software and I.T. services, through focused innovation, alliances with the best partners and its own integration expertise. In its industry, Bull is recognized for innovative products including Escala family of open servers, smart cards and software such as OpenMaster for secure management of systems and networks. In I.T. services, Bull is ranked in Europe as the third largest systems integrator An individual or organization that builds systems from a variety of diverse components. With increasing complexity of technology, more customers want complete solutions to information problems, requiring hardware, software and networking expertise in a multivendor environment. and fifth in maintenance and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . Information on Bull is available at: http://www.bull.com More information on these activities can be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.cp8.bull.net, on Groupe Bull Groupe Bull (also known as Bull Computer or simply Bull) is a French computer company based in Les Clayes-sous-Bois, outside Paris. The company has also been known at various times as Bull General Electric, Honeywell Bull, CII Honeywell Bull at: http://www.bull.com (Photos available on request) CP8 is a trademark of Bull S.A. All trademarks, service marks and company names are the property of their respective owners. |
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