The 2007 sesames' Winners

On Monday November 12, 2007, 10 innovations were rewarded during the Sesames Awards Ceremony at the Pavillon Gabriel (Paris).

In the presence of more than 400 guests, Sophie LUBET - CARTES & IDentification Show Manager and Andrew ROWE - Card Technology Publisher, opened the so awaited ceremony of the industry!

The SESAMES 2007 winners are:

For the best Hardware

Inside Contacless with MicroPass L4-2G

MicroPass is designed to power open standard contactless and dual interface bank card payments in all global regions. MicroPass is the platform of choice for card manufacturers and issuers in the US market. INSIDE's MicroPass L4-2G is an enhanced, next-generation microprocessor-based contactless chip platform designed specifically to meet multi-payment brand and multi-application requirements.

For the best Software

Gemalto with SConnect

SConnect is a platform and browser agnostic technology enabling web applications and services to connect to any smart card. Eliminating the need for middleware and working seamlessly with existing infrastructures, SConnect is a paradigm shift in Web-based service delivery that let applications leverage smart cards for security and personalization.

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For the best IDentification application

Iris Corporation Berhad with IRIS ST4ex

IRIS' ST4ex is a state-of-the-art smart card reader designed to offer instant, reliable check results on various electronic travel documents and identity cards. Intelligent, portable, practical and ruggedly-built with long lasting batteries, this multi application device can be used in any industry and circumstance where security matters most.

For the best IT Security application

Oberthur Card Systems with Cardblade

Cardblade is a smart USB token cut and punched into a card body like a SIM-Plug, with a larger surface to support graphic designs and personalised text. Cardblade can be plugged directly into a USB connector to immediately offer all the functionalities of a smart card. It can also be used as a contactless device for physical access control.

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For the best Transportation application

UltraPay with UltraPay MT3000

The MT3000 POS terminal is designed for in-vehicle & transport operation. The automotive fuse rating and sleek wireless design supports EMV, MSR cards. Contactless payment/transit cards accepted via the embedded reader with bluetooth allowing integration to external devices. Biometric authentication and bespoke taxi & transport applications also included for added user security and ease.

For the best Banking / Finance / Retail application

Atos Worldline with SIPS IPTV

ISP triple play offers are going to allow the development of Interactive Television (or IP-TV) at last. Soon, many e-services will be accessible on the TV screen simply using a remote control. Today, Atos Worldline launches SIPS - its leader product in electronic payment - for IP-TV, allowing credit card payment in total security on this channel.

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For the best Health Care application

MXI Security with Stealth MXP

Stealth MXP is the only FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated USB on the market, protecting up to 4GB's of data with transparent embedded hardware encryption (AES 256) and strong 3 factor authentication. MXP token services enables secure employee remote access to network resources thus facilitating greater mobility without compromising security.

For the best Mobile application

Oberthur Card Systems with SIMphonIC FlyBuy Duo

Designed to answer NFC Mobile Payment ecosystem's specific needs, SIMphonIC FlyBuy Duo is Oberthur Card Systems' new innovative SIM card. Thanks to its hybrid architecture that brings both Flexibility and Security, it is the meeting point on which mobile operators and banks will be able to build NFC mass deployment.

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For the best e-Transaction application

NXP Semiconductor with Secure Display Card Inlay

NXP's secure display cards provide increased levels of security. Combining display module with a smart card controller, one application for this is a single use password token within a security system. The cards can be assembled in a module and inlay to support three modes: standalone with a battery and multiple buttons, with an antenna for contactless and with a contact interface for terminal operation.

For the best Customer Loyalty application

TAGATTITUDE with AudioTag

TagPrint and e-Tag transform 100% of existing mobile phones world wide into loyalty or payment cards. No phone software or hardware modifications are required. NSDTTM (Near Sound Data Transfer) technology uses the mobile phone just like a smart card which would bring its own telecom network. NSDTTM opens a new paradigm for mobile marketing and mobile payment business.