Successful evolution to digital security and reinvents the world of industry
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces it has been distinguished with the “2011 Industry Company of the Year” award from L’Usine Nouvelle1, a reference publication in the industrial and technological space. This award recognizes Gemalto’s “successful evolution to the digital world” and “achievement in reinventing the world of industry”.
“The software and wireless opportunities were the sparks that triggered our transformation from a card manufacturer to the leader in digital security, the “protector of identities and digital assets”
A number of major contracts signed this year all over the world, a strong attention to innovation and intellectual property management, combined with Gemalto’s imaginative industrial strategy and its extensive portfolio of solutions and services were key in the selection. L’Usine Nouvelle ranked Gemalto clearly first amongst 300 large enterprises industry leaders in their markets. Olivier Piou, CEO of Gemalto, received the prize in presence of Mrs. Laurence Parisot, president of the French Enterprises Council, and M. René Ricol of the French Prime Minister office.
“This award is a prominent acknowledgment of our innovation capacity and of our ability to change beyond our core business for more business”, commented Olivier Piou, Chief Executive Officer of Gemalto. “The software and wireless opportunities were the sparks that triggered our transformation from a card manufacturer to the leader in digital security, the “protector of identities and digital assets”. It is a great pride for all of us at Gemalto to receive this prestigious award, especially in this year where the country rediscovers the fundamental importance of its industry. We’ll continue to make the digital world more convenient and secure, for businesses, government agencies and consumers alike!”
1L’Usine Nouvelle is a French weekly trade publication aiming to inform consumers on market evolution, new trends, technological and competitive intelligence in the French industry.
Readership: decision-makers in the industry. Circulation: 31,980 copies (Source : OJD), 223,000 readers (source AudiPresse Premium 2010).
Readership: decision-makers in the industry. Circulation: 31,980 copies (Source : OJD), 223,000 readers (source AudiPresse Premium 2010).
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security with 2010 annual revenues of €1.9 billion and over 10,000 employees operating out of 87 offices and 13 Research & Development centers in 45 countries.
