Thailand deploys Gemalto's mobile ID strong authentication and signing solution nationwide
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Amsterdam, May 17, 2016 - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader
in digital security, will provide its LinqUs Mobile ID solution to the
Electronic Transactions Development Agency which aims to develop secure online
services nationwide. ETDA is a public organization, part of the Ministry of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Royal Thai Government, Kingdom
of Thailand. The solution will allow mobile users to perform any online
transaction on the go, with the highest levels of security and convenience. They
will be able to access internet banking, confirm payments, and digitally sign
documents for sensitive activities such as online loan applications or account
updates, by simply entering a PIN on their mobiles. Complete development will be
followed by nationwide rollout, enabling a rich array of secured services for
86 million subscribers[1], to drive country's Digital Economy plans[2].
Thailand is a fast growing mobile market in South East Asia, with over 40
million mobile Internet users and nearly 60% of online transactions being
conducted via mobiles[3]. But, it is also one of the world's top target for
online banking attacks and Point-of-Sale malware infections[4]. With Gemalto's
solution, the government can now strengthen the country's digital transformation
by enabling diverse services such as online banking, e-commerce, e-government,
enterprise logins, and mobile payments, with an unrivaled combination of
simplicity, mobility, and security.
"ETDA's given mandate from the Ministry of ICT is to increase both the volume
and value of electronic transactions in Thailand while also paying particular
attention to security. So, ETDA has been focusing on the area of electronic
authentication with Gemalto. Their multi-purpose solution will provide PKI-based
strong authentication and legally-binding signatures directly from users'
phones, offering a strong security framework and convenience for all," said
Ms.Surangkana Wayuparb, Executive Director & CEO of ETDA. "With great support
for all networks and phone types, citizens with a mobile can now access online
services from anywhere. This makes mass adoption easier, and helps us accelerate
digital economic growth."
"The Mobile ID deployment puts Thailand in the same league as other leading
nations like Finland, Norway and Iceland in providing such high levels of
security for online services," said Michael Au, President, South Asia and Japan
at Gemalto. "With complete understanding of end-to-end security technologies in
different industries, for example, banking, telecom and government, we can help
them provide world-class user experience to build a thriving digital economy and
society."
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 49
countries.
For more information visit www.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] http://www.bangkokpost.com/tech/local-news/805192/4g-mobile-subscribers-set-
to-skyrocket
[2] http://www.thaigov.go.th/index.php/en/government-en1/item/99989-99989.html
[3] http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/The-big-new-trends-for-smartphones-
and-commerce-30279190.html
[4] http://www.bangkokpost.com/tech/local-news/719432/hackers-target-thai-
online-banking
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