Telecom Lead Asia: Digital security provider Gemalto has
announced the official go-live of NFC services management in Singapore.
Hosted in its TSM data center, the Gemalto NFC services
management is powered by its Allynis Trusted Services Manager (TSM)
solution.
The project is being supported by the Infocomm
Development Authority (IDA) of Singapore. Additionally, a consortium of local
partners including mobile operators, banks and service providers support this
project to bring NFC to the customers in the country.
With the upcoming commercial rollout, consumers will have
the freedom to tap and pay using their NFC-enabled mobile devices at over
20,000 retail points.
As part of IDA’s iN2015 Masterplan, the Next Generation
e-Payments Programme promotes technology adoption that realizes the vision of
Singapore as a leading e-payments nation.
Ronnie Tay, CEO of the national Infocomm Development
Authority of Singapore said the Next Generation e-Payments Programme promotes
technology adoption that realizes the vision of Singapore as a leading
e-payments nation under the iN2015 Masterplan.
He added that the open access model for NFC infrastructure
allows businesses to deploy innovative payment and other secured services,
providing convenience to both consumers and merchants, and enabling commerce
for all.
Additional and innovative services are expected to join
over the coming months when consortium partners launch their NFC services.
Enabled by Gemalto’s secure, interoperable and inclusive
TSM infrastructure, the NFC service manages over-the-air provision of
confidential payment credentials to users’ NFC devices.
Gemalto has also provided a SIM-based mobile wallet
application that ensures a common user experience across compatible NFC
handsets.
U.S. Cellular selects Gemalto for LTE deployment
Recently, U.S. Cellular, a mobile operator in the U.S,
selected Gemalto’s LinqUs Advanced Connectivity solution for its 4G/LTE
service launch.
