PARIS, October 30 /PRNewswire/ --

Watchdata, a well-established and recognized pioneer in smart card and contactless technology solutions 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(TM) mobile payment solution, digital signature and authentication solutions, embedded security access module and the award winning TimeCOS(R) operating system that is widely used in the fields of cashless payment, e-commerce, health and social services, and telecommunication. The company will be presenting exciting and exclusive solutions based on smart card technology during the show.

Watchdata will introduce its SIMPASSCITY concept that revolves around SIMpass(TM) technology that allows people to have a more secure and more convenient lifestyle in the digital world. SIMpass(TM) 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(TM) are compatible with most mobile phones on the market today. SIMpass(TM) Single Card Near Field Communication implementation leads the way with a solution that is safe, secure, and cost effective.

Watchdata will also highlight its latest contactless smart card solutions. With its reliable, efficient and innovative TimeCOS(R) solutions, Watchdata has enabled contactless non-cash transactions interoperability in Singapore. Watchdata is the only supplier that fully complies with Singapore CEPAS 2.0 standards.

In addition, the company will be presenting exciting and exclusive solutions based on smart card technology during the show that include the following:

-- OTA Managed Solutions -- SIMportal(TM) -- a Dynamic Information Delivery Platform (DIDP) for applications such as information broadcasting, instant messaging, email management and mobile commerce. -- SIManagement(TM) - provides a delivery platform for mobile number selection, SIM card issuance, card personalization, card replacement, adding add-on services and price plan selection, that is portable and highly cost effective to mobile operators. -- Card Readers and Terminal -- Watchdata's contactless reader with high-speed communication that is fully compatible and highly expandable offers the simple solution for creating a contactless an infrastructure. -- Watchdata's W8161 all-in-one module is compatible with wide range of contactless cards (Type A, B C) and can be easily integrated into all kinds of RF contactless terminals. -- URpass(TM) -- URpass(TM) combines the convenience of contactless smart card and the security of USB key. URpass(TM) supports both existing contactless and USB applications. Its trendy and fashionable design combined with its powerful contactless, e-token and USB disk functionalities provide convenience and security whenever, wherever. -- WatchKEY OCL(TM) -- WatchKEY(TM) OCL is an online transaction security device built to provide a completely secure and trustworthy online transaction system. -- CMMB (Mobile TV) -- Watchdata provides an e-purse enabled CAS (Conditional Access System) to allow users get channels or programs entitlement. For further information, please contact: Ivan G. Franco: Tel: +65-6779-3050 x134 Email: ivanfranco@watchdata.com.sg http://www.watchdata.com/

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Ivan G. Franco, +65-6779-3050 x134, ivanfranco@watchdata.com.sg