Up until now, our customers did not have a seamless way to incorporate smart card personalization into their operations. This agreement enables customers to position smart card encoding as today's competitive advantage rather than the technology of tomorrow. Each card must be unique to the individual to whom it is issued. The software integrates what until now has been a complex, time-intensive, cumbersome process for card issuers. In addition, the software is compatible with all types and models of smart cards, from manufacturers worldwide.
Significant growth is forecast for smart card production.
SGS-Thomson also reports that, by the year 2000, annual production of microprocessor cards will reach 2.2 billion units. Its mission is to be the highest value integrator in the smart card issuance process, reducing the time and cost necessary for secure, faultless card issuance. Market segments targeted by UbiQ include travel, banking, stored-value cards, PCS and digital cellular, healthcare, pay TV, and electronic commerce, among others. Its printers are among the best-selling card printers in the world today. Actual dealer price may vary.