Gemalto to provide solution for Samsung Gear S2 with 3G connectivity
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Amsterdam, Oct. 6, 2015 -Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader
in digital security, has provided the solution to Samsung Electronics for the
launch of their latest Gear S2 smartwatch. Gemalto's solution will allow users
to securely connect to the cellular networks. As a result, they will be able to
make voice and data calls, check emails and notifications, or access
applications, directly from their wrist, without being tethered to their
smartphones.
The wearables market is poised for a rapid growth with worldwide shipments set
to exceed 126 million units by 2019[1]. Many smart wearables are coming to
market, driven by consumer demands for a more convenient and connected
lifestyle. According to a survey conducted across five countries - China,
Germany, South Korea, UK, and the US, 56% of smartphone owners say that cellular
connectivity is an important factor in buying a smartwatch[2]. Samsung Gear S2,
which comes in a circular design with unique rotation bezel and intuitive UX
that offers extended battery life of 2-3 days, is optimized for seamless,
everyday use. Consumers will be able to stay connected in a fun, personalized
and secure way, anytime and anywhere.
"This is yet another milestone in our successful cooperation with Samsung,
following the recent launch of Samsung Pay in Europe," said Suzanne Tong-Li,
President for Greater China and Korea at Gemalto. "As the Internet of Things
evolves and focus shifts towards smart wearables that go beyond reporting and
monitoring, we will support Samsung to design many more innovative products to
reach specific markets."
About Gemalto
Gemalto full range of solutions for consumer electronics includes the embedded
subscriber identification module (eSIM) which can reside inside the wearable
device and the advanced On Demand Connectivity platform which is used to
activate, deactivate and remotely manage the device mobile network subscription
and related information. Gemalto range of solutions can also be used to manage
the other secure information residing in the device, such as payment, enterprise
network or building access credentials.
Find out more at http://www.gemalto.com/iot/consumer-electronics
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security,
with 2014 annual revenues of ?2.5 billion and blue-chip customers in over 180
countries.
Gemalto helps people trust one another in an increasingly connected digital
world. Billions of people want better lifestyles, smarter living environments,
and the freedom to communicate, shop, travel, bank, entertain and work -
anytime, everywhere - in ways that are enjoyable and safe. In this fast moving
mobile and digital environment, we enable companies and administrations to offer
a wide range of trusted and convenient services by securing financial
transactions, mobile services, public and private clouds, eHealthcare systems,
access to eGovernment services, the Internet and internet-of-things and
transport ticketing systems.
Gemalto's unique technology portfolio - from advanced cryptographic software
embedded in a variety of familiar objects, to highly robust and scalable back-
office platforms for authentication, encryption and digital credential
management - is delivered by our world-class service teams. Our 14,000 employees
operate out of 99 offices, 34 personalization and data centers, and 24 research
and software development centers located in 46 countries.
For more information visit www.gemalto.com, www.justaskgemalto.com,
blog.gemalto.com, or follow (at)gemalto on Twitter.
Gemalto media contacts:
Philippe Benitez Peggy Edoire Vivian Liang
North America Europe & CIS Greater China
+1 512 257 3869 +33 4 42 36 45 40 +86 1059373046
philippe.benitez(at)gemalto.com peggy.edoire(at)gemalto.com vivian.liang(at)gemalto.com
Ernesto Haikewitsch Kristel Teyras Pierre Lelievre
Latin America Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific
+55 11 5105 9220 +33 1 55 01 57 89 +65 6317 3802
ernesto.haikewitsch(at)gemalto.com kristel.teyras(at)gemalto.com pierre.lelievre(at)gemalto.com
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[1] http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS25519615
[2] http://www.gfk.com/news-and-events/press-room/press-releases/pages/gfk-
forecasts-51-million-wearables-sold-globally-2015.aspx
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