XIRING : Becomes AET Certified Technology Partner to Offer Complete Solution for Electronic Identification Market

Regulatory News:

XIRING (Paris:ALXIR), a security solutions provider for electronic transactions and A.E.T. Europe B.V. (AET), a market leader in middleware for strong authentication with cryptographic tokens, announce today they meet up cross reference to provide complete strong authentication and digital signature solutions compliant with industry standards.

The use of secure identity documents such as electronic national identity cards, health cards or government agent cards frequently requires computer software solutions like middleware and hardware devices like smart card readers. These should work together to provide best ergonomics for the end user with a high security level.

XIRING's new line of USB smart card readers dedicated to e-ID markets includes secure readers with keypad and display named Leo by XIRING (for desktop use) and Myleo (a portable version). Using Leo and Myleo secure card readers, secure PIN entry management is supported, enabling the user to locally enter his Personal Identification Number (PIN) on the reader keyboard: the PIN is presented to the smart card directly, without going through the computer.

AET's SafeSign Identity Client (IC) delivers strong authentication and digital signatures with cryptographic smart cards. SafeSign IC offers the most comprehensive support available on the market for card operating systems, smart cards, languages and functions.

Thanks to a successful cross referencing effort between AET and XIRING, XIRING's e-ID smart card readers and AET SafeSign Identity Client middleware are certified to work together, thus enabling any customer aiming at building a project to speed up its integration by using these cross-referenced offers.

Reinoud WEIJMAN, Managing Director of AET:"The use of Secure PIN pad readers like Leo and Myleo is important for customers who need a secure environment for entering their PIN. We are very pleased to see XIRING's smart card readers offering just that".

"XIRING is pleased to join AET's partner program as AET Certified Technology Partner. It backs our strategy for e-ID markets providing sophisticated authentication and signing solutions for both professionals and the general public" comments Laurent MAITRE, Marketing Director of XIRING.

About AET_______________________________________________________________________
The Dutch company A.E.T. Europe B.V. (AET), headquartered in Arnhem and founded in 1998, is committed to IT security. AET offers its customers ingenious solutions based on worldwide accepted standards for e-commerce and information security.
AET is setting new standards in the crucial business area of developing middleware for smart cards and USB tokens with its SafeSign Identity Client. Another of AET's bestsellers its BlueX Digital ID Management. This well-known and extremely adaptable system supports the simplification and automation of individual steps for the digital ID management process.

About XIRING_____________________________________________________________________
XIRING, a security solutions provider for electronic transactions, develops security software embedded in smart card readers and terminals for strong authentication and electronic signatures. XIRING is the market leader in SESAM-Vitale healthcare terminals for generating and signing electronic medical claim forms or for updating healthcare cards in France and also works alongside authorities in the field of healthcare system dematerialization in international markets. In the area of electronic identity (e-ID), XIRING proposes a broad range of solutions for public authority staff and citizens to meet the latest market challenges with secure electronic identity documents systems: electronic national identity cards, electronic passports, public transport cards and professional cards. XIRING is listed on the Alternext compartment of the NYSE-Euronext Paris stock exchange. For further information: www.xiring.com

XIRING Press:
Pauline CIEUTAT
Tel: +33 (0)1 46 25 80 23
pressoffice@xiring.com
or
MyNTIC-PR :
Franck TUPINIER
Tel : 06 74 68 37 93
ftupinier@myntic-pr.com

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