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December 07, 2011 11:37 AM Eastern Time
NANTERRE, France--()--Banca Monte Paschi Belgio, the Belgian branch of the oldest banking group, has selected Oberthur Technologies, the world’s second largest provider of security and identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, to provide one of the most advanced end-to-end Smart Authentication solutions, certified by MasterCard.
“We are very pleased to collaborate with Banca Monte Paschi Belgio and Oberthur to provide this innovative payment solution. Built in cooperation with NagraID Security, Oberthur Technologies' dual interface Smart Display Card will enable MasterCard customers to offer the full range of remote authentication and information services to consumers.”
Oberthur Technologies’ complete offer comprises the innovative Smart Display Cards, the authentication server and the Access Control Server (ACS) to secure the e-shopping services.
The Smart Display Card is an all-in-one dual interface banking card and a two-factor authentication device equipped with a display and key-pad, all embedded in the ISO card form factor. The Smart Display Card provides an innovative and simple answer to financial institutions willing to improve the overall security of their online services. The authentication server and the ACS provided by Oberthur Technologies will be hosted in one of Oberthur Technologies’ PCI-DSS-certified service centers.
Dino Albanese, Member of Banca Monte Paschi Belgio Executive Committee: “Result of a strong partnership with MasterCard and Oberthur Technologies, we are very proud to offer this unique, innovative, secure and convenient payment solution to our customers.”
Stephane Thiry, Vice President Product Sales Benelux at MasterCard: "We are very pleased to collaborate with Banca Monte Paschi Belgio and Oberthur to provide this innovative payment solution. Built in cooperation with NagraID Security, Oberthur Technologies' dual interface Smart Display Card will enable MasterCard customers to offer the full range of remote authentication and information services to consumers."
Eric Duforest, General Manager Europe at Oberthur Technologies: “We provide a “one-stop-shop”, end-to-end Smart Authentication solution that brings the most cutting edge technologies and innovations to Banca Monte Paschi Belgio customers.”
About Oberthur Technologies
Oberthur Technologies is a world leader in the field of secure technologies: systems development, solutions and services for smart cards (payment cards, SIM cards, access cards, NFC…) and for secure identity documents, traditional and electronic (identity card, passport, health care card). Created in 1984, Oberthur Technologies employs 5,700 employees. With 50 sales offices across 5 continents, Oberthur Technologies’ international network serves clients in 140 countries.
For more information: www.oberthur.com
