Watchdata will be participating and showcasing its latest smart card products at the 2008 Cartes tradeshow in Paris, France from 4th to 6th of November.

Watchdata offerings include SIMpass mobile payment solution, digital signature and authentication solutions, embedded security access module and the award winning TimeCOS operating system that is widely used in the fields of cashless payment, e-commerce, health and social services, and telecommunication.

Watchdata will introduce its SIMPASSCITY concept that revolves around SIMpass technology that allows people to have a more secure and more convenient lifestyle in the digital world. SIMpass is an exciting SIM card technology that takes the power of bankcard, transportation card, and identity card and places them into the convenience of your mobile phone. No phone modifications necessary and SIMpass are compatible with most mobile phones on the market today. SIMpass Single Card Near Field Communication implementation leads the way with a solution that is safe, secure, and cost effective.

Watchdata’s TimeCOS has enabled contactless non-cash transactions interoperability in Singapore. Watchdata is the only supplier that fully complies with Singapore CEPAS 2.0 standards.

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