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WISeKey and partners like Datang Telecom propose accelerating global deployment of next generation SIM cards as first line of defense against cybercrime

WISeKey and partners like Datang Telecom propose accelerating global deployment of next generation SIM cards as first line of defense against cybercrime
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After recent remarks by the CEO on the poor security of most 
telecommunication infrastructures on a cybersecurity panel at ITU 
Telecom World 2009 caused a widely reported stir, 
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j1zjbFFqFjOHQEsuP1
qKEU4U8rsQ WISeKey SA today announces its intention to begin work 
with Datang Telecom, among other telecom giants, on widely deploying 
the next generation subscriber identity modules (SIM) cards with 
secure identity encryption services.
Code named TrustedSIMSecurity, WISeKey, the leading Swiss digital 
security service provider, said the new service will revolutionize 
the role SIM cards play in the global economy and international 
development. The Geneva-based company said its digitally-encrypted 
SIM cards will stimulate the whole mobile industry in developed and 
developing countries since they facilitate transactions both 
financial and social like shopping and the sharing of photos and 
videos.
"We feel deploying the next generation of SIM cards with WISeKey 
digital identification technologies and services will have very 
positive result on the growth of transactional services of all types,
including e-government services and remittances," said WISeKey 
chairman and CEO Carlos Moreira. "Everyone in society wins when a new
service cn substantially reduce the risks of identity theft, 
counterfeiting, and corruption like our smart SIMs do."
Moreira said the TrustedSIMSecurity  gives SIM cards the power of 
a mass-market smartcard by adding secure digital identification 
capabilities and services. The secure identity and services blend 
evidence of identity (such as a key) with personal information which 
only the user will know (a password, for example) and credit card 
capabilities, he said.
Dr. Shanzhi Chen, CTO of Datang Telecom Group, the Chinese leader 
in the one billion strong smart card market in China, said security 
encryptions for their cards is a top priority that could provide 
significant growth to their business in the long-term.
"Strong encryption features will add value to our solutions for 
our customers, including mobile operators, government agencies, and 
companies of all sizes," he said.
The WISeKey e-Identity solution is highly flexible. It can reside 
on the SIM of the phone, become embedded in an application, or be 
associated with innovative online authentication mechanisms like SSL 
certificates. The end-customer will be able to set his profile and 
enjoy value-added services through their highly secure e-Identity.
"We believe that WISeKey has the best technology that can be 
deployed with all the major corporations in China," said Peter Liu, 
chairman of WI Harper, a leading venture capital firm with offices in
San Francisco, Beijing, and Taipei. "We are honored to be their 
partner in Asia."
WISeKey said TrustedSIMSecurity  will be progressively adopted by 
telecommunications companies starting in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Contact:

Dimitry Léger
WISeKey corporate communications director
Tel.: +41/22/594'30'08
E-Mail: dleger@wisekey.com

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