Datacard Group to Speak on Two Tracks at CARTES & IDentification 2012 in Paris, France

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, today announced that they will be speaking on two separate tracks at CARTES & IDentification 2012 on Nov. 6-8 in Paris, France

“We are honored that Datacard Group has been selected to present on two different tracks at the largest global show that focuses on smart card and identification technologies”

The first session, titled “Proven Ways to Increase Card Program Profitability” will be presented by Alyssa Arredondo, senior marketing manager for Datacard Group. Part of the Smart Card Innovation: Personalization and Instant Issuing track, the presentation will be given on Tuesday, Nov. 6^th at 2:30 p.m., and will outline proven case studies that show how card issuers have improved efficiencies in their card operations to help minimize costs. It will also highlight how card programs can help meet consumer demands by supplementing centralized card production with instant card issuance.

The second session, titled “The Importance of Securing Cardholder Data” will be given by Dino Balafas, vice president, central issuance, for Datacard Group on Wednesday, Nov. 7^th at 12:00 p.m. The presentation is part of the Trust: From Security to Privacy by Design track, and will highlight how to meet stringent security audit requirements and help card issuers achieve multiple lines of defense against potential security breaches. In addition, it will also outline priorities for the various stakeholders involved in mapping secure environments for manufacturing which includes, operations, IT staff, compliance management, and third-party auditors; and discuss considerations for protecting the flow of sensitive data “in transit” and “at rest.”

“We are honored that Datacard Group has been selected to present on two different tracks at the largest global show that focuses on smart card and identification technologies,” said Balafas. “This is an ideal forum for industry experts to come together and discuss trends, innovations and opportunities that help enhance card programs while optimizing security and protecting investments.”

Datacard Group will also be exhibiting at CARTES in North America, stand #3E073, showcasing its platform of integrated solutions – which include systems, software and supplies for government, financial and other markets.

For more information, please visit http://www.cartes.com/ for complete event details.

About Datacard Group

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