I’M Technologies Limited is one of Asia’s leading smart card companies. It has nine offices in Asia and offers a complete range of smart card technology for the mobile industry. Its SIM, RUIM & USIM smart cards are used by millions of mobile subscribers worldwide for network authentication to added value services such as secure mobile transactions. I’M Technologies has gained increasing market share as a result of its continuous investment in its research & development activities in smart card operating systems and application programs. It is the first Java Card™ technology licensee in Asia South and is committed to take a leading role in the 3G mobile market. I’M Tech is an active participant in the international specification meetings to drive future technologies in ETSI, 3GPP and 3GPP2. The two companies have identified significant synergies which should have a net impact on operating margin in the Telecom segment and further reinforce their positions in the Asian market. www.oberthurcs.com