Latest analysts reports state that smart cards are poised for enormous growth over the coming years.
Network security is the fastest growing smart card application.
The smart card is becoming an important part of this solution because it provides a portable and secure medium for certificate, key generation and data encryption. Working together with Baltimore to deliver strong solutions is a great step forward in offering increased security for the ever burgeoning worlds of electronic and mobile commerce. In addition to basic product interoperability, Baltimore and Oberthur will also work on a number of joint initiatives to deliver solutions to market aimed at the Identrus and e-wallet environments. The integrated capabilities of Baltimore and Oberthur will improve the security, reliability and scalability of e-business practices. Employing 3000 people worldwide, Oberthur Card Systems has an international reach ensured by 30 sales offices and 13 manufacturing sites across the five continents.