Singapore selects Gemalto for mobile NFC ticketing solution
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Commuters can now pay transit fares on their smartphone
Amsterdam, April 4, 2016 - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader
in digital security, is for the first time making it possible for Singapore
public transit commuters to pay their fare using their mobile phone. Gemalto's
UpTeq Multi-Tenant NFC SIM allows commuters to enjoy greater convenience through
the embedded EZ-Link application, taking public transport with just a simple tap
of their phone. Mobile network operators (MNOs) and banks can eventually use
this platform to provide new value-added services too. The project is
spearheaded by a consortium Gemalto is part of, and other partners include EZ-
Link Pte Ltd, governing bodies and MNOs. EZ-Link runs the country's largest[1]
e-payment system.
Exceptionally well-connected by buses and trains, Singapore's mass transit
network boasts a high daily ridership of 6.65 million(4) trips. The island, with
its population of 5.4 million(2), also has one of the highest smartphone
penetration rates in the world with 8.1 million(3) users. Besides transport
usage, the new mobile payment service is compatible with an existing contactless
infrastructure, featuring over 30,000 ez-link terminals(5) from retail stores to
food & beverage outlets, and a fleet of taxis. This makes it possible for
consumers to leave their wallet at home, by just carrying a smartphone for all
their daily purchases.
"EZ-Link is pleased to have concluded the trial with our partners, and together
with Gemalto, we have successfully launched the EZ-Link NFC SIM to enable
commuters to make public transit payments with their NFC-enabled mobile phones.
This launch marks another new chapter in the history of Singapore's public
transport with the transition from contactless to mobile payment. We will
continue to work with our partners to further enhance the user experience and
explore new possibilities with the NFC technology," said Mr Nicholas Lee, Chief
Executive Officer, EZ-Link Pte Ltd.
"This initiative is a Singapore first for mass transit. In the future, our NFC
SIM can aggregate loyalty cards and discount coupons, delivering one-stop
convenience for the users," said Michael Au, President, South Asia & Japan at
Gemalto. "We are also independently recognized as the world's top supplier of
contactless mobile solutions for public transportation by ABI Research, Juniper
Research and IHS(6)".
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the global leader in digital security,
with 2015 annual revenues of ?3.1 billion and customers in over 180 countries.
We bring trust to an increasingly connected world.
Our technologies and services enable businesses and governments to authenticate
identities and protect data so they stay safe and enable services in personal
devices, connected objects, the cloud and in between.
Gemalto's solutions are at the heart of modern life, from payment to enterprise
security and the internet of things. We authenticate people, transactions and
objects, encrypt data and create value for software - enabling our clients to
deliver secure digital services for billions of individuals and things.
Our 14,000+ employees operate out of 118 offices, 45 personalization and data
centers, and 27 research and software development centers located in 52
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 Shintaro Suzuki
Latin America Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific
+55 11 5105 9220 +33 1 55 01 57 89 +65 6317 8266
ernesto.haikewitsch(at)gemalto.com kristel.teyras(at)gemalto.com shintaro.suzuki(at)gemalto.com
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(1) 17 million EZ-Link cards are currently in use
(2) Source: Channel NewsAsia
(3) Source: CIO Asia
(4) Source: Straits Times
(5) Source: EZ-Link NFC
6 Source: Gemalto
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