Toni Merschen, Group Head Chip at MasterCard, said, „“We are pleased to see a leading vendor such as Gemalto delivering solutions to the market that are certified to our global and interoperable standards. Advanced Authentication for Chip is all about allowing Banks to cost-effectively secure remote channels for their customers, which is particularly relevant as they enter more prudent times.““ „“Our Advanced Authentication for Chip Ezio Pocket Reader will allow more online customers to use simple standardized smart card based authentication solutions, particularly in Asia Pacific,““ added Cédric Collomb, senior vice-president, Identity and Access Management at Gemalto. „“These solutions have proven to be very successful in Europe and can now be deployed globally thanks to Gemalto’s Advanced Authentication for Chip product.““ www.gemalto.com www.mastercard.com