Identity, Security, Payments, Biometrics, Smart Cards and Authentication News

Dynamic Card Solutions partners with Collis

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Dynamic Card Solutions (DCS), developer of the instant issue and PIN selection software application CardWizard, has announced a partnership with Collis, a provider of transaction-processing and testing services. The companies will collaborate to offer an EMV Personalization Validation Tool (Collis EMV PVT) that analyzes, verifies and validates each CardWizard software script before it is used by a customer to instantly issue EMV and contactless payment cards.

The Collis EMV PVT is a test tool designed to read any EMV card to validate the personalized card data and cryptography against EMVCo, Visa, MasterCard and JCB specifications. The Collis EMV PVT guarantees that DCS’ application has personalized the cards according to relevant specifications before going live with an instant issue program.


DCS’ CardWizard Chip software application enables financial institutions to instantly issue Visa and MasterCard products at the branch or retail point of sale. DCS has recognized the need to have a professional and proper testing tool in place that thoroughly analyzes its instantly issued cards.

To meet this need, the Collis EMV PVT provides a detailed report validating card functionality and ensuring interoperability at the time DCS commissions its software for an institution. Once it is verified, DCS installs CardWizard Chip, along with an in-house data preparation system, which allows the financial institution to instantly issue EMV or contactless cards to consumers at each branch or retail point of sale. [end] 

UL, previously known as Underwriters’ Laboroatory, announced the acquisition of Collis, a provider of secure transaction technology and advisory services based in Leiden, Netherlands.

The addition positions UL as a global provider of transaction security, interoperability and conformance evaluation and advisory services for the mobile, payment card, eTicketing and ID management sectors. Collis develops and tests secure transaction technology for banks, governments, mobile network operators and public transport companies.

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Collis has announced the availability of its Mobile MasterCard PayPass Test Suite for functional testing of the UICC or Secure Element application based on MasterCard Mobile MasterCard PayPass – M/Chip 4 Technical Specifications.

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Collis has announced the launch of its Visa Mobile Payment Specification (VMCPS) Test Suite, enabling the functional testing of UICC or secure element-based contactless mobile payments applications.

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Collis announced the launch of a complete terminal test suite for the U.S. and Canadian markets, the Collis Merchant Test Suite.

The software modules comprising the Collis Merchant Test Suite – Collis Brand Test Tool and Collis Card Simulator – are combined to offer an all-in-one EMV contact and contactless solution for merchants, processors and acquirers that are involved in the development, testing and deployment of acceptance devices.

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Collis announced the release of the all-in-one Collis Brand Test Tool for a complete EMV contact and contactless solution. The Collis Brand Test Tool has been developed for acquirers, retailers and processors that are involved in the development, testing and deployment of card acceptance devices.

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MasterCard has announced PayPass Wallet Services, a new global offering for banks, merchants and partners that will enable customers to make purchases in stores or online using a smart phone or tablet.

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