Gemalto, engaged in digital security, is providing Banco Santander with new software for its university identity card program in Spain.
The company is supplying its Optelio cards that offer EMV payment, multi-application identity for digital signature, strong authentication and secure contactless access to facilities. In addition, Gemalto delivers its authentication software to enable digital signature applications. These are implemented and supported by Acotec, a Gemalto Value Added Reseller (VAR) in Spain.
As part of the program, students use their card as a Banco Santander EMV debit card. Spain, and many countries around the world, are migrating payment systems to the more secure EMV standard. The new digital signature functionality allows students and professors to conveniently sign documents electronically, while at the same time helping universities comply with new laws requiring their use.
“We believe that this initiative will deliver better and faster services for students and will contribute to streamlining UPC’s electronic processes by reducing internal paperwork,” says Vicente Prior, smart cards director.
“With its university cards containing Gemalto technology, Banco Santander is bringing more convenience and security to students in Spain,” says Philippe Cambriel, executive vice-president, Secure Transactions Business Unit, Gemalto. “Gemalto is proud to support Banco Santander in contributing to the EMV migration in the country.”
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