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WISeKey launched NFC Trusted(R) for Internet of Things Transactions and Identity Injection

wisekeyProduct — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:20:10 +0000

GENEVA, April 16, 2015 -WISeKey today announced the launch of their NFCTrusted ® technology as an evolution of the WISeAuthentic solution that WISeKey has deployed with leading luxury brands with over 1 million watches already digitally tagged and for which WISeKey has just obtained a US patent. The patent is available at http://goo.gl/ozgOQm
Trusted Near Field Communications (NFC), which hardens the trust technology within NFC; is poised to explode over the next five years, with the NFC-enabled wearable connected devices, smart watches and smart phones poised for us in payments and secure transactions. This rapid growth is driving a shift from traditional mobile payments to connected wearable device secure transactions such as access control and payments requiring trusted communications and authentication services. NFCTrusted© can be embedded on a connected device without requiring device modification or app downloads. Last month, WISeKey and Bulgari launched the first ever Intelligent watch using NFCTrusted ® technology (video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAyKfPOYwws ).

Embedding digital certificates based on WISeKey Public Key Infrastructure and OISTE Global Rootkey into NFCTrusted ® tags enables consumers to interact securely with nearly any IoT object or transactions on a trusted manner.
NFCTrusted ®authentication tags can incorporate a WISeKey cryptographically secure digital certificate to prove authenticity. NFC Trusted Tags can be embedded in virtually any product, piece of equipment or common household item, and users can verify authenticity with an NFC-enabled smart phone, watch, connected device or mobile device. This not only optimizes security and convenience, but also eliminates the need for special readers or other equipment for tag authentication and enables new use cases using proof of presence. “The combination of trust and convenience opens the door for the use of NFCTrusted ® tags in diverse markets and enables them to support a variety of Internet of Things applications”, said Carlos Moreira, Founder CEO WISeKey.
About WISekey
WISeKey is a leading information security and identity management company, providing specialized security technologies for data protection, effective identification and authentication of people or objects over physical infrastructures, networks and the Internet to ensure secured communications and e-transactions without compromising trust. Established in 1999, and headquartered in Geneva Switzerland, WISeKey also has subsidiaries that solve advanced e-security issues for organizations in many sectors, including defense, health, education, finance and government. For more information, visit www.wisekey.com.

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Youmna Abisaleh
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yabisaleh@wisekey.com
+41799460089

WISeKey releases WISeID Personal© to Support its CGI Commitment to Provide One Billion Digital Identities by 2015 while reducing poverty by monetizing active eyeballs

wisekeyProduct — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 08:01:52 +0000

New York, September 24, 2013 – Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), convenes global leaders to create and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. CGI Annual Meetings have brought together more than 150 heads of state, 20 Nobel Prize laureates, and hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations and NGOs, major philanthropists, and members of the media.
At this week’s international thematic annual meeting, “Mobilizing For Impact” in New York, WISeKey a leading global digital security solutions company launched the WISeID Personal as support to the commitment the company with the CGI since 2007. In collaboration with the OISTE Foundation, an NGO with special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, WISeKey’s commitment is “to reduce the Digital Identification gap in less developed countries and emerging economies by creating the infrastructure that will create a de-facto global digital identity community of 1 billion users while providing equitable and meaningful access to the Internet.
WISeKey’s ongoing CGI engagement includes building a digital identity application for mobile phones via the WISeID Personal© app, which enables digital identification to the currently unidentified populations of poorer countries, as well as building communities through facilitated communications and Internet access. WISeKey’s ongoing research and development in this field has also already allowed individuals, enterprises and governments to access information, and secure fundamental, essential services via their digital identities such as ePayment, eGovernmant, eLearning, eHealth, eTravel, and mobile transactions in a secure, flexible, enhanced social network environment.
“The CGI is a game-changing event that brings together world leaders to bring solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges,” said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO WISeKey SA. “We’re proud to bring our expertise and strong belief via our commitment that, in working towards reducing the digital gap and investing on digital identification to foster Internet Connectivity will create new business to eradicate poverty. According to ITU.INT of the more than 7 billion people on the planet, only about 2.7 billion, or 39%, have Internet access. If we give them digital identifications they will become active eyeballs allowing them to monetize their interactions against access to education, health, food and basic services allowing them to become skilled workers, new consumers, and ultimately generate positive economic impact on a global scale.”
Download the app iOS and Android Free from www.WISeID.com
PRESS CONTACTS:
WISeKey
PR and Communications
Satu Kulmala
Tel. +41 22 594 3005

Security card provides protection against fakes

wisekeyProduct — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:38:55 +0000

January 21, 2013 – By Simon de Burton
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/b3404264-5e6e-11e2-b3cb-00144feab49a.html#axzz2JG4vSmx9
Geneva-based WISekey is best known for providing apparently impenetrable, ultra high-tech information security and identification management systems to protect data in a diverse range of sectors including health, education and defence. Now, the company is beginning to make its mark in the luxury goods world through the use of a system designed to prevent the sale of counterfeit and “grey market” wristwatches. (Klonopin)
Fledgling brand, HYT (the Hydro-Mechanical Horologists) is the latest to adopt the WISeAuthentic system, which will be supplied with each of its revolutionary, liquid-display watches.
WISeAuthentic takes the form of a digital reader and a warranty card containing a unique and non-forgeable digital certificate. The card enables a prospective purchaser or retailer to carry out a cast-iron, high level security check, either online or by using the device in conjunction with the Near Field Communication (NFC) system on a Smart phone.
But, as well as proving that a watch is genuine, WISeAuthentic also contains full details of its sale, ownership and service history.
Ion Schiau, HYT’s vice-president of sales and marketing, admits that the likelihood of one of the brand’s award winning, €40,000 watches being faked is slim (the company uses a bellows system to pump brightly-coloured liquid around the edge of the dial to indicate the hour), but says WISeAuthentic has additional uses.
“HYT’s horology is hybrid and high tech, so to be able to deliver our first watches in December along with another, totally 21st-century system seemed appropriate,” says Mr Schiau.
“Although WISeAuthentic was primarily developed as a tool against fake watches, it is far more wide-ranging than that – as well as containing information about warranty and servicing, it should also prevent any parallel trading as the details of anyone who retails the watch will be stored. Our system will provide access to a private club and tailor made concierge, rental car and hotel booking services,” says Mr Schiau, who first introduced the idea to the watch world back in 2009 while working for Hublot.
At first, the famously conservative watch trade was reluctant to accept the idea. But the so-called Hublotista system is supplied with every Hublot watch sold around the world and is also linked to a private, online owners’ club offering protected discussions, exclusive information, invitations, information exchanges and privileged access to some of the brand’s activities.
Hublotista’s function as an anti-counterfeiting system is also of considerable benefit, as the stellar success of the brand’s Big Bang models has made them popular watches to fake.

Official Launch Le Guin: EYEWEAR BRAND PROTECTION BY WISEKEY

wisekeyProduct — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 03:45:47 +0000

Le Guin, the new German handcrafted luxury eyewear manufacturer, and WISeKey, the Swiss digital brand protection company, recently partnered to protect and enhance Le Guins newly launched titanium eyewear collection.
Developed and manufactured in an established high-end factory in the south of Germany, with decades of expertise in the field of mechanical engineering and craftsmanship all Le Guin products meet and exceed even highest industrial standards. Each piece is manufactured on demand and is delivered 8 weeks after the order is placed.
When a Le Guin client purchases a new product, a Smartcard and a reader are delivered within the presentation case. This aims at securing clients and products, but also enhances the client digital experience in an exclusive manner.
Indeed a unique and non-forgeable digital certificate is stored within the Le Guin smartcard chip. By inserting the card into the reader, the client can authenticate his eyewear online with the highest level of security available without any doubt, and access a private space on www.leguin.de.
The entire Le Guin collection is protected, so any Le Guin product is to come with its card and reader.
This very personal Le Guin member card becomes the link between the physical creation and the Le Guin brand. In case the product has been stolen or lost, the Le Guin smartcard can be digitally revoked at any time to prevent other parties from proving its authenticity.
After prestigious watchmakers, WISeKey aims at providing luxury eyewear industry with new ways of comforting buyers and enhance the purchase experience in a very secure and private way, through Le Guin digital member card for instance.
Even independent and limited high-end collection manufacturers can now benefit from digital innovations with a light, ready-to-use and hosted solution.
For any information about Le Guin handcrafted eyewear frames visit: www.leguin.de
For any information about WISeAuthentic: www.wiseauthentic.com
Le Guin:
André Le Guin
Ravensburgerstrasse 28
88279 Amtzell, DE
Mail: info@leguin.de
WISeKey SA:
WTC II
29, Rte de Pré-Bois – CP 853
Geneva, 1215 CH
Mail: sales@wisekey.com
Phone: +41 (0)22 594 30 00

WISeKey, a 2012 New Champion, launches the WISeID BOCO mobile service in China during the World Economic Forum’s sixth Annual Meeting in Tianjin

wisekeyProduct — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:00:59 +0000

Tianjin, People’s Republic of China– During the World Economic Forum’s sixth Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin (also known as the Summer Davos), WISekey has announced the launch of its WISeID BOCO mobile service in China coinciding with the nomination of WISeKey as one of the 2012 Global Growth Companies of the World Economic Forum. WISeKey is being recognized as a role model for its innovative technology and revolutionary corporate mission.
The World Economic Forum’s Community of Global Growth Companies was formed in 2007 to engage dynamic, high-growth companies which have the potential to be tomorrow’s industry leaders and to become a driving force of economic and social change. WISeKey was first nominated in 2007 as one of the founding members of the New Champions community and a global leader on Digital Identification and Secure Trusted Electronic Transactions over the Internet.
“We are honoured to be this year again one of the 2012 GGC and to take this opportunity to launch our cooperation with BOCO Telecom signed in May 2012, and ready to be deployed to the Chinese market. This nomination and new service is an evidence of WISeKey commitment to establish IT security practice in China and to protect the personal data of the Chinese consumers and, with the help of BOCO Telecom, to allow them to perform highly secure transactions over the Internet” said Carlos Moreira.
“The WISeID solution provides consumers with strong and secure storage of Personal Identifiable Information to help prevent identity theft. The WISeID BOCO is now adapted for the Chinese market. It includes enhanced features such as face recognition, strong single-sign on authentication to Chinese internet services with the guarantee that their data will remain in the country.” Said Mr. Ren Zhijun, BOCO Inter-Telecom President.
WISeID BOCO app available for download at http://www.wiseid.com/BOCO/
or on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ch/app/wiseid-boco/id545270793?l=en&mt=8&ls=1

Contact:
BOCO Inter Telecom
Mr. Jiang YuWei
Tel: 18828042151
jiangyuwei@boco.com.cn
WISeKey SA
Satu Kulmala
Tel. +41 78 676 4745
skulmala@wisekey.com

WISeKey Releases WISeID 4.0 “Accountable Identity” with Face Recognition to Stay Digital Safe

wisekeyProduct — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:55:46 +0000

Geneva – WISeKey is launching WISeID version 4.0 for iOS at a great time for Internet users to re-evaluate both the security and reliability of digital identities. WISeID can create an accountable identity from its personal data organizer, which securely stores private details such as account username and passwords, credit card numbers and access PINs. With the release of WISeID 4.0, the digital identity app is also offering face recognition and pattern recognition for access authentication.
WISeID can enhance the legitimacy of what we do and say online by providing accountable identities and protection from identity theft by safely managing passwords and social credentials in its encrypted vault. Following the recent revelation that social network account passwords were compromised and made public, WISeKey is emphasizing the need to use different and complex passwords for each account associated to an accountable identity.
The vault can be unlocked only using the user’s Master Password and/or defined pattern, with additional face recognition authentication protection. WISeID conveniently keeps passwords in one place and generates hard-to-crack ones, and safely synchs data between computers and devices over trusted clouds. With added UI enhancements and simple one-click website access, WISeID is a great choice for extra personal security.
When it comes to the extra minute or two added security measures will take, WISeKey advises it’s not a lot to spend when you consider the value of personal information. Complex passwords, encryption and using a password manager may seem like overkill, but in the world of data security, there is no such thing as too secure.
WISeID is available now on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac OSX and Kindle, http://www.wiseid.com

WISeKey and Qwant Sign Partnership Agreement to Develop Next Generation Social ID-based Search

wisekeyProduct — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:57:44 +0000

GENEVA, July 12, 2012
WISeKey is combining its unique digital identity management with Qwant social search to develop the Social Media Security Graph as the defining paradigm for personal information protection. Qwant search algorithms map an individual’s unique Social Graph across digital networks. When combined with WISeKey’s WISeID, this technology will allow users to have accountable digital identification to interact in social media, fully aware of their complete digital identity footprint.
The WISeID Qwant special edition app will be released this year offering a set of tools to provide secure and authenticated digital identification based social search. WISeID Qwant WISfan applications will use accountable identities and social search to distribute official branded content to a certified community of fans who choose to receive targeted marketing.
Jean-Manuel Rozan, President of QWANT SAS said “Qwant is delighted to partner with WISeKey in order to deliver enhanced information and search capabilities in a secure environment to millions of fans around the world”
Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey SA said “I am delighted to team with Qwant, integrating powerful European technologies to provide unique solutions. WISeKey will be combining Qwant’s unique search algorithms with WISeKey’s identity semantics to further increase the value of digital identities.”
WISeKey’s development promotes the growth of the social web and individual security towards the objective of personal ownership of online profile content. Qwant promotes the abolishment of barriers on the web. WISeID and WISfans technology is currently used to enhance the social experience for world renowned football clubs, watch manufacturers, film studios and celebrities to monetize their fans communities.
Contact:
WISeKey SA
Eileen Weinberg
eweinberg@wisekey.com
+41-22-594-30-00
Qwant
contact@qwant.com

WISeKey and Appin Technology Labs Partner to Provide WISeID for 100,000 Students Across Training Labs in India and Other Countries

wisekeyProduct — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 06:59:29 +0000

GENEVA and NEW DELHI, June 7, 2012
WISeKey has signed a strategic partnership with Appin Security Group to provide a special WISeID for 100,000 students across training labs in India and other countries. WISeID Students app is targeted to those enrolled in Appin courses offering professional training in ethical hacking and information security and who plan to build a career in that arena. Appin Training Labs, the cyber intelligence and security training division, will offer WISeID Students to help students find potential employers from the WISeID community.
“WISeKey hopes this strategic partnership with Appin will train specialists with experience in hacking, cyber forensics, email interception testing, and mobile phone penetration testing, to help reverse the growing trend of data loss and cybercrime we’ve seen over the last five years,” said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO, WISeKey.
Over the last half decade, more than 63% of students who completed Appin training have found employment within three months. The WISeID Student app will be used by all students participating in Appin training so that students can provide authenticated services to potential employers world-wide using a WISeKey digital identity to offer secure reporting of possible security risks.
WISeKey plans to expand the app to include the incorporation of WISeID eDiploma, which provides digital signatures for the online verification of diplomas, certificates and other credentials, allowing trusted publication on social networks such as Facebook and LinkedIn.
More information / download WISeID: http://www.wiseid.com
Contact:
WISeKey S.A.
Eileen Weinberg
eweinber@wisekey.com
+41-22-594-30-00
And here the link to the Reuters page: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/07/idUS114904+07-Jun-2012+PRN20120607

WISeKey Leads at the Intersection of Security and the Social Web to Pioneer the Social Media Security Graph

wisekeyProduct — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:46:53 +0000

Geneva – WISeKey, using its leadership in Digital Identity Management, has developed the Social Media Security Graph methodology for personal information protection. The security company advocates that personal data protection need not be neglected for the enjoyment of social media or surrendered to the network provider. A number of social graphs have emerged controlling slices of social media, but as isolated models each becomes a de-facto resource, compromising individual privacy.
WISeKey’s Social Media Security Graph provides trusted digital identities for individuals to interact in social media and perform confidential transactions on open graphs.
WISeKey’s WISeID is part of the Social Media Security Graph solution. The WISeID app is a set of online tools intended to empower people by providing secure, authenticated, and private digital identification. WISeID special edition apps use private IDs of WISeID to build Social Media Security Graphs in the intersection between people, brands, and advertisements by distributing official content to a certified community of fans.
Many people have a false sense of anonymity, privacy, and data security when interacting online and digital identities are one way to add a layer of security. WISeKey’s development promotes the growth of the social web and individual security towards an objective of personal ownership of online profile details.
WISeKey technology is currently used to enhance the social experience for world renowned football clubs, Hublot, Geneva Time Exhibition, Dimension Films, Troublemaker Studios, among others.
For more information: https://www.wisekey.com/
Download WISeID: http://www.wiseid.mobi/
About WISeKey:
Established in 1999 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WISeKey is a leading information security company, providing specialized technologies for identity management and authentication to secure communications and transactions without compromising trust.
Contact:
WISeKey SA
Eileen Weinberg
eweinber@wisekey.com
+41-22-594-30-00

WISeKey Launches WISeID Generation C at the Sixth Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh

wisekeyProduct — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:42:43 +0000

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – WISeKey launches the WISeID special edition app designed for “Generation C” and coordinates its release with the participation of Carlos Moreira at the Sixth Annual Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF). Hundreds of business leaders, politicians, and intellectuals will converge in Riyadh from January 21-24 to take part in the GCF 2012 probing ideas around competitiveness.
Mr. Moreira, WISeKey Founder and CEO, will speak at the panel session “Generation C – Click, Connect, Communicate, Collaborate” which will discuss the future of digital connectivity and business dependence on the virtual world. Mr. Moreira will showcase WISeKey’s WISeID, which creates a unique digital ID for an individual, like a passport to be used on the Internet.
WISeID ‘Generation C’ is designed to support the “digital natives” demographic, those who turn to the Internet instinctively and actively participate in social media where they contribute to discussions and share ideas. “Generation C” value their expanded universe, but they are also vigilant about maintaining control over their lives and their personal identifiable information (PII).
WISeID adds the fifth “C” for “Confidentiality” as the app’s data encryption helps protect its owner’s PII as they actively participate in the virtual world, on social networks, making electronic transactions and communications.
Download WISeID ‘Generation C’: http://bit.ly/wiseidgenc
Mr. Moreira will speak Sunday, January 22 at “Generation C – Click, Connect, Communicate, Collaborate”: http://bit.ly/xKVrI0
Mr. Moreira discusses Generation C: http://www.youtube.com/wisekeysa

About WISeKey
Established in 1999 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WISeKey is a leading information security company, providing specialized technologies for effective identity management and authentication to secure communications and transactions without compromising trust. Visit https://www.wisekey.com.
Contact:
WISeKey SA
Eileen Weinberg
Marketing and Communications
eweinber@wisekey.com
+41-22-594-30-00