Atmel's Secure Microcontrollers Qualified for Korean Banking Industry
Rousset, France (ots/PRNewswire)
Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), announced today that the Korean Finance Telecommunication & Clearings Institute (KFTC) awarded Atmel with a certificate stating that Atmel's manufacturing processes and security comply with Koreans KFTC standards. KFTC was established in 1986, with 12 general members, 10 associate members and 13 special participants including Korean and foreign banks. This organization aims to provide reliable, safe and innovative payment services in Korea.
Benoit Makowka, Atmel product line manager for Banking and ID product stated, "Atmel is the worldwide leader in shipment of secure microcontroller products for the banking industry, and we are happy to see new opportunities to extend our business in Korea where we have seen the emergence of very innovative products and services from financial institutions."
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