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Gemalto First EMV and AMEX Certifications Linux-Based Payment
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announces its MagIC³ range of Point-Of-Sale (POS) terminals has been EMV certified both by the Association of Italian Banks (ABI), in compliance with its Progetto Microcircuito specification, and by American Express.
This platform, which incorporates the MagIC Open&Sec technology running on Linux, is aimed at securing the open world with unrivalled power and connectivity - MagIC³ is powered by two 32-bit microprocessors and features Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. In addition, its Ethernet connection propels it into the Internet world.
The Gemalto terminals’ Linux-based operating system leverages Internet Protocol (IP) technology and accelerates the development of new value-added solutions. Their high level of connectivity allows users to easily upgrade their software or install additional modules by simply downloading these through a USB key. Furthermore, MagIC³ provides an intuitive user interface which makes this range of terminals extremely easy and convenient to operate.
Said Michel Leger, senior vice president e-payment at Gemalto: “With these certifications, we are now in a position to offer our Italian bank customers an open platform which will give users secure access to a broad set of new applications. Moreover, the incorporation of Linux speeds up time-to-market for the deployment of new payment solutions and benefits both banks and merchants.”
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