Cingular Wireless Chooses Oberthur Card Systems to Deliver (U)SIM Cards.PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- Oberthur Card Systems announces that it has been selected as a primary SIM vendor by Cingular Wireless, the largest wireless company in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , with more than 50 million subscribers who use the nation's largest digital voice and data network. Oberthur Card Systems will begin delivering SIM cards to Cingular this month. "This major milestone firmly reinforces our commitment to become the leading SIM and (U)SIM vendor to premier North and Central American Central America A region of southern North America extending from the southern border of Mexico to the northern border of Colombia. It separates the Caribbean Sea from the Pacific Ocean and is linked to South America by the Isthmus of Panama. wireless carriers," noted Philippe Tartavull, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Oberthur Card Systems' American division. "We will continue to focus on value and superior service as we support Cingular throughout its development and deployment of 3G services." Olivier Leroux, Mobile Marketing and Solutions Director at Oberthur Card Systems added, "Our experience with the leading global mobile operator groups and our strong understanding of the wireless market trends allow us to develop best-in-breed products that cater to Cingular Wireless' current and future demands." About Oberthur Card Systems With sales of 450.8 million Euros in 2004, Oberthur Card Systems is one of the world's leading providers of card-based solutions, software and applications including SIM and multi-application 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. as well as services ranging from consulting to personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. . Innovative products, security expertise and high quality services ensure Oberthur Card Systems' strong positioning in its main target markets: --Payment & Services: 57% of 2004 revenues. World leader and number one supplier of Visa and MasterCard payment cards --Mobile Communications: 33% of 2004 revenues, with open and interoperable The ability for one system to communicate or work with another. See interoperability. solutions based on Java(TM) technology. --Identity: strong positions in ID projects throughout the world --Multimedia: leading position in the Pay-TV market with an end-to-end expertise in the value chain: software development, manufacturing and personalization --Transit: focus in the high-end segment with a microprocessor-based offer Close to its customers, the company benefits from an industrial and commercial presence across all five continents. Listed on the B section of Eurolist (ISIN Isin (ĭs`ĭn), capital of an ancient Semitic kingdom of N Babylonia. The city became important after the third dynasty of Ur fell to the Elamites and the Amorites (c.2025 B.C.). The phase from c.2025–c.1763 B.C. : FR0000124133) since July 2000, Oberthur Card Systems is a subsidiary of the Francois-Charles Oberthur Group. For more information, visit www.oberthurcs.com |
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