Software offers multi-issuer functionality.
Press Release Summary:
Affina(TM) Smart Card Management System software provides ability to host different card issuers on single Affina system. This allows logical data separation of both configuration and cardholder data. Two or more entities can use single Affina system and share some or all data. Access to client specific data can be restricted so that one entity cannot see any data associated with, or have any knowledge of, another entity.
Original Press Release:
Datacard Enhances Affina(TM) Smart Card Management System
Software now features multi-issuer functionality, increased flexibility and revenue generating opportunities.
Minneapolis, MN - December 6, 2001 - Datacard Group has released the latest version of its Affina(TM) Smart Card Management System software. This software version provides the ability to
host different card issuers on a single Affina system, which has been designed to meet the needs of multi-national organizations conducting business across various sectors. The multi-issuer Affina version offers card issuers the support to effectively manage their strategic business partnerships and the subsequent set of applications they have selected to provide to their cardholder base.
The multi-issuer capability allows logical data separation of both configuration and cardholder data. This means that two or more entities can use a single Affina system and, depending on their requirement, can share some or all of the data. Datacard is now providing the opportunity for organizations issuing multi-application smart cards to select and to host those applications that offer the most value to their cardholders and to their business. As only one system is required, the potential to share costs is a significant benefit.
Access to client specific data can be restricted to such a secure level that one entity cannot see any data associated with, or have any knowledge of, another entity - i.e. the 'owner' of the system can see the partner's cardholder details; however, the partner cannot see the 'owner's' cardholder
details.
"With the multi-issuer management capabilities of the Affina system, card issuers will be able to offer a wealth of new services to their customers," said Chris Lomax, Marketing Director of Datacard's Solutions Division. "Card issuers will be able to instantly download any new applications offered by their strategic partners, opening new revenue streams, reducing time to
market and strengthening customer loyalty. We are excited to announce this latest development as it reinforces the Affina system's position as the smart card management system of choice within the industry."
Datacard Group provides software, systems and professional services needed to build profitable card programs. The company's solutions portfolio also includes a complete line of secure digital identity and card personalisation systems. Datacard Group is privately held and based in Minnetonka, Minn. Datacard Group serves customers in more than 200 countries.
