Gemalto Launches New Coesys Applications Portfolio for Secure End-to-End eGovernment Services

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, today announced its new Coesys Applications Portfolio of end-to-end solutions and related services specifically designed for government agencies implementing complex secure national identity programs. The new offer builds on the company most advanced identification and authentication software providing security and convenience to citizens for applications such as on-line tax management and payment, efficient benefits distribution and fraud reduction through electronic documents and administration. Coesys Applications Portfolio also enables electronic verification of patient’s entitlement (eVerification) and of electronic claims on medical expenses (eClaim), electronic voting and others. In particular the portfolio fully integrates the mobile eID dimension, including smartphones and tablets, delivers ease-of-use with zero-footprint middleware and swift implementation.

“Electronic identification has become a real catalyst for the rapid adoption of on-line services”

Coesys responds to the growing number of national electronic identity related application rollouts, solving the needs of authorities for speedy delivery of citizen-centric applications as well as getting citizens on-board quickly and in large numbers. The applications portfolio also addresses the increasing need of citizens for security when using on-line services. The new suite is available immediately and leverages Gemalto’s extensive experience in delivering convenient and secure electronic government services accumulated over the past decade.

These applications also leverage Gemalto’s premium professional services including field-proven solution design, qualified project management, fast and seamless system integration as well as efficient deployment. Gemalto’s experienced service teams and partner network provide complete knowledge transfer and full operational support.

Contributing to already over 60 national programs worldwide, Gemalto is uniquely positioned to ensure that national electronic identification rollouts benefit from value-added solutions designed for efficiency and convenience, and deployed to citizens faster.

“Electronic identification has become a real catalyst for the rapid adoption of on-line services,” said Frédéric Trojani, senior vice-president of Government Programs at Gemalto. “Convenience, privacy protection and security are the three pillars of Trust in modern, efficient electronic government services. These powerful drivers lead to rapid citizen adoption and transform the agencies’ services while achieving measurable effectiveness gains.”

About Gemalto

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security with 2011 annual revenues of €2 billion and more than 10,000 employees operating out of 74 offices and 14 Research & Development centers, located in 43 countries.

We are at the heart of the rapidly evolving digital society. Billions of people worldwide increasingly want the freedom to communicate, travel, shop, bank, entertain and work – anytime, everywhere – in ways that are enjoyable and safe. Gemalto delivers on their expanding needs for personal mobile services, payment security, authenticated cloud access, identity and privacy protection, eHealthcare and eGovernment efficiency, convenient ticketing and dependable machine-to-machine (M2M) applications.

Gemalto develops secure embedded software and secure products which we design and personalize. Our platforms and services manage these secure products, the confidential data they contain and the trusted end-user services they enable. Our innovations offer more ways for our clients to enhance the convenience and security of people’s digital lives.

Gemalto thrives with the growing number of people using its solutions to interact with the digital and wireless world.

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