Card Issuance System delivers ready-to-use cards instantly.
Press Release Summary:
Datacard® SE48 provides embossing, magnetic stripe encoding and smart card personalization capabilities for financial institutions. It offers standard RS232 communications interface, as well as Ethernet and USB options. Embossing wheel allows for addition and removal of characters at customer site. System supports CPX protocol and 3-DES encryption for secure host data exchange. Card processing and card stock are restricted and accessible only by key and password.
Original Press Release:
Datacard Launches High-Performance Instant Card Issuance System for Financial Market
New desktop system delivers ready-to-use cards instantly
Orlando, Fla. - May 13, 2003 - Datacard Group introduced a highly secure instant card issuance system for the financial market today at the CardTech/SecurTech 2003 Conference and Exhibition in Orlando. In addition to embossing, magnetic stripe encoding and smart card personalization capabilities, the new Datacard® SE48 card issuance system offers the flexibility and production speed financial institutions need for on-demand issuance of ready-to-use credit, debit and ATM cards.
"This system allows banks, credit unions, retailers and other institutions to issue low-cost financial cards instantly," said Kent Shields, senior vice president and general manager of Datacard's hardware division.
"It allows card issuers to produce ready-to-use ATM, debit or credit cards in less than 30 seconds, eliminating the time and cost associated with remote processing," Shields said. "Instant issuance puts cards into circulation faster and measurably improves customer satisfaction."
Personalization features for the new SE48 system include embossing, topping, magnetic stripe encoding and both contact and contactless smart card personalization. Advanced indent capabilities allow for front, rear and combined front-and-rear indent printing.
The system also offers a standard RS232 communications interface, as well as Ethernet and USB options. An advanced embossing wheel design allows for easy addition and removal of characters at the customer site. A sleek, easy-access design speeds access for supplies replenishment, routine maintenance and service.
"The system is also highly secure," Shields said. "We understand security is a critical concern for card issuers and designed our new system according to their needs and expectations."
The system supports CPX protocol and 3-DES encryption for secure host data exchange. Card processing and card stock are restricted and accessible only by key and password. The system also includes bolt-down tabs that allow the unit to be secured to its station. A fraud-resistant card counter registers all cards, whether they enter the system via the input hopper or the exception card feeder.
Datacard Group provides software, systems and professional services needed to build profitable card programs. The company's portfolio includes a complete line of smart card solutions, secure digital identity systems and card personalization systems. Datacard Group, which is privately held and based in Minnetonka, Minn., serves customers in more than 120 countries.
Date published: May 13, 2003
