Bull Extends its SmartEMV Range, Associating Security and Interoperability.PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 1998-- CC EMV EMV Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (German: Electromagnetic Compatibility) EMV EuroPay, MasterCard, Visa (Smart debit cards) EMV Europay, Mastercard and Visa EMV Eftermiddagsverksamhet , SmartEMV UKIS UKIS United Kingdom Immigration Service UKIS Universal Knowledge-Based Imaging System for Hazardous Environments UKIS UK information Service and SmartEMV Off-the-shelf: three new cards embodying all Bull's know-how in the payment sector. CC EMV only smart card to combine Proton e.purse and debit/credit Bull, the world leader in microprocessor cards for the payment sector is extending its SmartEMV range with three new cards: CC EMV, SmartEMV UKIS and SmartEMV off-the-shelf. Compliant with the ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. and EMV standards (Europay-Mastercard-VISA), the SmartEMV range addresses the current and future needs of banks in terms of security and 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. . "The migration from the magnetic stripe card A magnetic stripe card is a type of card capable of storing data by modifying the magnetism of tiny iron-based magnetic particles on a band of magnetic material on the card. to the EMV microprocessor card is a major issue for banks. The move will ensure interoperability, tighten security and reduce fraud, while offering multi-application capability at competitive prices. This is why Bull has concentrated all the know-how it has built up in security over more than twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. in its SmartEMV range", said David Levy David Levy may refer to:
The CC EMV card is unique in combining all the functionalities of Proton with those of the EMV payment applications. SmartEMV UKIS meets the standards of the UK market, and SmartEMV off-the-shelf addresses the Europay standard of the same name. CC EMV - the only smart card on the market to combine Proton e.purse and debit/credit CC EMV is 100% compatible with both the Proton standard developed by Banksys on Bull cards, and the EMV standard. CC EMV is the ideal solution for banks that already use Proton electronic purse cards and that also want to use EMV standard debit-credit functions, or vice-versa. The CC EMV card is accepted by all today's Proton terminals with no need for modification, as well as by all existing or future EMV terminals. SmartEMV UKIS SmartEMV UKIS complies with the latest specifications defined by APACS APACS Association for Payment Clearing Services APACS Assessments of Policing and Community Safety (UK) APACS Advanced Personal Air Conditioning System APACS Application Access and Control System , a consortium representing the UK banks. It is available in different versions with a range of memory capacities, providing scope to add new services, and enabling banks to introduce competitive differentiation. The National Westminster Bank (NatWest) has selected Bull as official supplier of cards for its pilot phase. SmartEMV Off-the-shelf SmartEMV Off-the-shelf complies with the specifications of the same name defined by Europay. Approved by Europay and compliant with EMV standards, this card allows banks to migrate quickly and easily from magnetic stripe A small length of magnetic tape adhered to credit cards, badges, permits, passes and tokens. The tape is read by magnetic stripe readers incorporated into ATMs, identification readers and payment terminals. to microprocessor cards. SmartEMV, multi-service and multi-application By definition multi-application, SmartEMV houses several applications offering a range of services on the same card. This means that issuers can load financial credit/debit or electronic purse applications. They can also rent memory capacity on the card to partners who wish to run other applications such as loyalty, administrative data, health files, and all types of portable data. Users can customise data at any stage in the card's lifetime, the only constraint being the memory capacity available on the card. An ingenious file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. mechanism patented by Bull also allows substantial memory savings. Bull, world leader in the field of smart card security SmartEMV is based on Bull's unique know-how in security. True to its principles, Bull has embodied the same security level in this range as in the rest of its offer. This has been evaluated by independent bodies as an "E3 strong mechanism", the highest security level yet achieved by a microprocessor card. A complete solution Bull supports the SmartEMV card with a consistent offer of products and services including training courses, tools, and self-training, terminals with development tools, security modules and customisation solutions. 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 with a strong position in Europe (80%). 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 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 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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