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Bell ID uses latest GlobalPlatform card spec

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Bell ID is using GlobalPlatform’s Card Specification v2.1.1 in its ANDiS4FIPS201 Card and Application Management technology. The solution was recently placed on GSA’s Approved Products List in recognition of its compliance with the FIPS 201: Electronic Personalization standard.

Bell ID’s ANDiS4FIPS201 is an electronic card personalization product used to generate and load the PIV technology on government issued ID cards. The solution enables government agencies to manage the PIV card lifecycle and ensures the interoperability of the cards across different markets while also reducing the development time of individual implementations. [end] 

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