Bull presents SmarTLP3, a new peripheral for PCs.PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10 1998-- The SmarTLP3 Card Reader Detects and Authenticates Users Sending Data in Electronic Commerce, E-mail, Home Banking and Other Applications Bull is announcing a new SmarTLP3 smart card reader that is as easy to install and use as a mouse. Plug and play in the Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. (tm) environment, it is compatible with the PC/SC PC/SC Personal Computer/Smart Card (Personal Computer/Smart Card) standard. SmarTLP3 allows you to use a smart card on your personal computer for user detection and authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. . For greater security "As easy to install and use as a mouse, the SmarTLP3 is a welcome addition to a "PC + peripherals" configuration, delivering the security needed for the processing of sensitive information," said David Levy David Levy may refer to:
SmarTLP3 is used in: -0-
--electronic commerce, to authenticate the card holder;
--e-mail, to ensure message integrity and non repudiation;
--secure access to Microsoft software: Internet Explorer
version 4, Outlook Express and Netlogon NT5;
--specific PS/CS-compatible application software developed with
Bull's Smart Builder and Crypto Builder tools.
-0- Ease of use SmarTLP3 plugs into the computer's serial port, has a driver included in the NT5 version of Microsoft's Windows, and is therefore ready for immediate use. Drivers for NT4, Windows 95 and Windows 98 can be downloaded free of charge from the Bull Smart Cards & Terminals Web site (www.cp8.bull.net) Bull, founder member of PC/SC group The PC/SC working group was set up in May 1996 in partnership with the biggest suppliers to the micro-computing and smart cards market, including Bull Group. 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. Price SmarTLP is offered at the recommended retail price of 330 FF. It is available from local correspondents of Bull's sales subsidiaries in 85 countries. 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 Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. , 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 microprocessor, integrated circuit containing the arithmetic, logic, and control circuitry required to interpret and execute instructions from a computer program. 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 CP8 is a trademark of Bull S.A. All trademarks, service marks and company names are the property of their respective owners. |
|
||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion