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[igoe104] 17/4/2007 12:50

ALSO i think xtec, are to small, of a company to handle such a order. thats my humble opinion anyway.

[jailbird] 17/4/2007 12:47

igoe,

u must take those rose tinted glasses off one day..but i hope u r right!

[igoe104] 17/4/2007 12:42

OUT of the final three selections, i reckon eds are going to be favorites.

bearingpoint have already been rejected, because using them bell etc, would have been to expensive, i doubt they could make the massive cuts required to win the contract.

xtec chairman in a interview with a amercian paper, says he would be surpised if xtec, came out winners in contract battle.

that leaves eds, as favouties in my eyes.

[jailbird] 17/4/2007 10:52

i have noticed alot of revenues are US based with these contracts.

has anyone any view now that that dollar has hit $2 with higher UK inflation
and it appears a def interest rate.

edit...i guess that will have little impact as the dollar has been at this level for some time.
interest rate rise will settle things again...but not looking good for UK debt!

[wjccghcc] 17/4/2007 10:40

The final three are definitely EDS, Bearingpoint and XTEC. AFAIK, only EDS may be using MyID. However, to put this into context, the contract is for 450k smartcards to be issued by Oct 2008. Compare that with the TWIC contract in which MyID is involved, which is for 750k+ cards to be issued in the same timeframe.

[wjccghcc] 17/4/2007 07:42

Yup, but remember they are already involved in the NBC 20+ agency SSP provided by IBM and 6 or 7 other major agencies who have decided to go it alone + TWIC. Basically that adds up to over half of the federal ID cards (excluding the armed forces) to be issued over the next few years so it wouldn't be surprising if they didn't get the GSA contract.

The interesting thing from the XTEC article is how it will leverage into US corporate business over the next few years, most of whom will want to use the same standards as the HSPD-12.

[jailbird] 17/4/2007 07:20

So it looks like IGP have 30% chance of being involved.

[wjccghcc] 16/4/2007 20:50

XTEC have their own CMS although it was only FIPS approved in March. My understanding was that Lockheed Martin (who use IGP) was the third company in the running rather than XTEC but maybe that was wrong. EDS have worked with Actividentity for the DOD card but may or may not be using MyID for HSPD-12. Bearingpoint is using the Gemalto/Bell ID solution AFAIK.

[jailbird] 16/4/2007 16:25

nice one igoe

[rabain] 16/4/2007 15:23

Please explain significance to the uninitiated (me) Igoe.

[igoe104] 16/4/2007 15:14

NEWS JUST OUT, ON THE COMPANY WEBSITE.

[igoe104] 16/4/2007 15:08

WHO ever wins i reckon, will need igp support.

[3 wheels on my wagon] 16/4/2007 11:19

Though it looks like XTec are well in with with the Department of Homeland Security:






"About XTec

XTec is a leader in secure, interoperable authentication and verification systems. XTec develops, produces and licenses enterprise-level security solutions for credentialing, access control, information systems and electronic commerce for a wide range of government and commercial uses. XTec's focus is on providing a secure foundation from which customers can build secure enterprise web-based applications and cryptographic systems. XTec has a long-standing relationship with the Department of Homeland Security (formerly the United States Secret Service) for document security using XTec equipment to assist in the forensic tracing of counterfeit cards. XTec is a recognized leader in both government and commercial circles for its expertise and products for credentialing, identity, secure payment and access control. For more information, visit

[3 wheels on my wagon] 16/4/2007 11:12

What hope is there for a company that's got a LATEST news release showing on their website of 6 December 2002 ?!

[igoe104] 16/4/2007 10:28

LATEST ON THE HSPD-12 PROJECT.



Now there are just three companies in the running for the contract: BearingPoint and EDS -- massive consulting firms with annual revenues last year of $3.5 billion and $21.3 billion respectively -- and XTec

DOES ANYONE KNOW, if any of these will be good for igp.




Also looks like the project will expand.

''There are some 30-to-40 million cards and card readers and associated hardware that is going to be deployed as a part of this,'' said Simmons. ``This is easily a multibillion-dollar market -- and even that estimate may be way too low.''

While the GSA contract is an important one, it is by no means the only opportunity in the field. XTec is already fielding calls from other government agencies that are not under the GSA's general services contract.

[garth] 13/4/2007 23:55

Old/new/relevant?>>>

Gemalto Smart ID Card Approved for U.S. Government Deployment
11:59AM 4/13/07 [ back to top ]

Gemalto is the first company with a smart identity credential for U.S. federal employees and contractors that works with both existing HID physical access control systems, as well the new ones being planned to comply with the latest federal requirements. Gemalto's credential makes it easier for federal agencies and departments to move to the new Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards required by a Presidential directive. The new credentials also include Gemalto technology for digital security applications like desktop logon, network access and electronic document signature.

"A card that works with both existing and new physical access control systems is essential for a smooth transition," said Dave Ludin, vice president and general manager, public sector and identity, Gemalto North America. "It is Gemalto's priority to provide secure and complete ID solutions that meet federal standards and are convenient for government agencies to implement."

Gemalto's newest innovation combines on a single credential Gemalto's dual contact/contactless PIV card technology with proximity technology under license from HID Global Corporation.

The new identification card meets the applicable standards for the PIV cards as defined by the Federal Information Processing Standard 201 (FIPS 201) and is listed on the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Product List (APL). The GSA APL governs which products and services may be purchased by government agencies.

"HID and Gemalto recognize that implementing systems that comply with the new federal standards is a big undertaking, and we share a common vision of providing flexible and interoperable products to make it as easy as possible to move forward," said Eric Widlitz, vice president, OEM and government channels for HID Global.

Gemalto has long been a major provider of smart card technology to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, and was recently selected to provide technology for the U.S. electronic passport program. Globally, Gemalto already provides government-issued identity credentials and electronic passport technology in more than 15 countries.

Gemalto has a comprehensive digital security solution for card management and personalization that are all FIPS 201 compliant, listed on the GSA APL and compatible with the new Gemalto combination card, including:

FIPS 201 PIV cards – dual interface smart ID badges for physical/IT access
FIPS 201 PIV cards with HID proximity – containing proximity technology for use with legacy physical access systems
GemPC USB-SW transparent smart card reader
PIV middleware
Graphical personalization services – physical printing on the cards
Electronic personalization services – personalization of the chip inside the card

[igoe104] 13/4/2007 10:16

Latest on the twic project.

He added that estimates for how many port workers will ultimately be enrolled range from 750,000 to 1.5 million.

[jailbird] 13/4/2007 01:54

the difference between bell ID and IGP is the OS to put it simplistically that is

[jailbird] 13/4/2007 01:10

from IGP's website,

[igoe104] 11/4/2007 21:50

LATEST NEWS.

This Smart Card Alliance-produced session will include representatives from Gemalto, Microsoft, Actividentity, Verisign, Lockheed Martin, GSA, Intercede, the Department of Defense and Corestreet.


Cardtech Securetech showcases great lineup for May 15-17 event
Wednesday, April 11 2007
Near field communication is still, technically, in its infancy, but it's gaining a good head of steam as illustrated by this year's edition of CardTech / SecurTech event. The show is being held May 15-17 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Bill Rutledge, CTST program director, projects a 15% increase in attendance over 2006 figures for the SourceMedia Conferences and Exhibitions event.

Why go? "There's a lot going on in security and on the payment side," said Mr. Rutledge. "For people in the payments industry, there's a lot to be aware of. On the security side, the big effort now is on protecting data and managing identity."

Focusing on these issues and more will be 15 workshops as well as the CardTech Americas Executive Summit that will feature an hour-long Q and A with key officials from Gemalto, Giesecke and Devrient, Oberthur, Sagem Orga, added Mr. Rutledge. "Attendees will be able to ask whatever they want." In addition, a well-known security expert, former FBI Director Louis Freeh, who is credited with transforming the FBI from a national law enforcement agency to a global security institution, will be a keynote speaker.

A few years ago the show, now in its 17th year, was dominated by security, particularly after 9/11 and the subsequent issuance of HSPD-12 and FIPS 201 standards. Then, contactless made its big splash but stepped aside while everyone rushed to get on the ID security bandwagon.

Then along came near field communication, a co-developed technology of NXP and Sony, to reawaken interest in contactless applications. It has caused an "increasing focus on contactless," said Mr. Rutledge.

Cardtech

This year, the CardTech portion of CTST will be "focusing on NFC and other mobile payment technologies," he added. A full day will be devoted to NFC. That will include a look at some of the trials currently underway, including the Dallas, Texas consumer trial initiated by MasterCard and a Bank of America "internal test" with its employees, where they were issued NFC-enabled phones, said Mr. Rutledge.

"A lot of vendors are talking about this new technology," he added. These vendors include not just credit card issuers or chip makers, but wireless carriers as well. And there's more to mobile payment projects than just NFC. There's one "payment scheme that will allow you to call up, enter a number and transfer money via a phone line," said Mr. Rutledge. "A lot of smaller companies are experimenting with that."

Along with NFC market projections from Ginger Schmeltzer, manager of Edgar Dunn and Co. and market opportunities in telecom-based payments by NXP's Manuel Albers, the NFC/Mobile Payment Technologies session will also include a look at Visa's pilot mobile payments programs and an "Update on NFC Reference Design" by Inside Contactless and a look at SIM-based NFC services from Gemalto.

There are also what Mr. Rutledge calls "merchant driven alternative payment systems, like Paypal that allows merchants to go beyond major credit card vendors to offer payment systems that don't have anything to do with MasterCard or American Express. That's started to take off in a lot of areas. Whether its online or over the phone, alternatives to different payment systems will be some key topics," he said.

May Kay Bowman, senior manager, global payments for Amazon.com will discuss "The Retailer Rebellion," while a Verizon representative will talk about the "Move to Mobile." Under the heading, Battle of the Systems," a panel discussion will include representatives from First Data Commercial Services, Gratis Card, Tempo and Yodlee.

With these alternative payment systems also comes different card form factors, he added.

A section titled "Battle of the Form Factors" will include panelists from Cardinal Venture Capital, iCache, and Aliaswire.

The CardTech portion will also feature an update on EMV migration, particularly in Canada. Catherine Johnston, president and CEO for ACT Canada, will head a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Bank of Montreal, Interac (the country's national automated banking machine and POS debit sale network), MasterCard Worldwide and the Visa Canada Association.

There will also be an EMV case study, "Deploying a Full Grade EMV Card and Acceptance Network," a look at "Contactless EMV: Finding its Place in the U.S. Market," and "The Role of EMV in Fraud Mitigation."

Another daylong session will cover contactless payment strategies and will look at those of Visa and MasterCard, Wells Fargo's contactless card rollout, American Express' contactless card, and "Consumer Perceptions versus Realities."


SecurTech

The other half of CTST, security, won't be outdone. "We've always talked about security at the card level. We have a new workshop called 'Advanced ID Management and Cybersecurity,' where we'll be talking about network security, management of digital IDs, public key encryption," said Mr. Rutledge. This Smart Card Alliance-produced session will include representatives from Gemalto, Microsoft, Actividentity, Verisign, Lockheed Martin, GSA, Intercede, the Department of Defense and Corestreet.

Some of the topics include: ID management on desktops and servers, managing the identity on the credential, shared services for ID management, the DoD's Common Access Card and mobile credential management for first responders.

"We'll be talking about the system holistically, taking it to a new level in terms of network ID, managing security life cycles, etc.," said Mr. Rutledge. "This will be a very intense workshop."

There will also be half-day sessions, back-to-back, covering biometrics security and the Real ID Act. Sponsored by the International Biometric Group, the biometrics portion will include what the federal government is doing with biometrics, consumer acceptance of biometric technology, and an update on biometric testing and technology. The Real ID portion will cover what some of the states are currently doing to comply with the act, a panel discussion on "obstacles and opportunities" to Real ID Act implementation, and some of the "benefits and challenges" to the Real ID Act. A panel discussion will feature representatives from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, California's DMV, Department of Homeland Security and Digimarc.

Two other daylong sessions in the SecurTech track will cover Healthcare Card Technologies and Strategies and Data and Physical Security Convergence.

The former will feature speakers from Accenture, IBM Research, Healthmeans, G&D, Siemens and Gemalto and will include a look at healthcare cards market projections, open technology standards, best practices in healthcare card implementation, and case studies on the Taiwan Healthcare card, the Texas Medicaid Access Card and the French healthcare card.

The data/physical security convergence session will include speakers from the City of Vancouver, Symantec, Intel, the Boeing Company, Identity Alliance and Unisys and will feature global security management, interoperability standards for security convergence, case studies in convergence engineering, ID token technologies for converged security, and more.

A daylong session on Authentication and Secure Payment Technology for executives will include speakers from Crone Consulting, Javelin Strategy and Research, Volubis, mSystems, Magtek, eFunds Xiring, and IBM Canada.

For more information about this year's conference, go to: www.sourcemediaconferences.com/CTST07/.

[igoe104] 11/4/2007 09:04

COUPLE OF THINGS TO READ.


( both partners)



ActivIdentity had been assisting DoD with its CAC program long before HSPD-12, explained Ed MacBeth, vice president of marketing and business development. The company began its federal government work more than six years ago by supporting the rollout of the first CAC cards with DMDC.
"I would say that, during that time, there has been an evolution of standards,"


ps I told you igp, is the best on the market, this is the only one we never won.
can,t see the gsa going the actividentity route, its to outdated.

[rambutan2] 10/4/2007 23:00

well i added 5k at the end of the day - first time i've done so since this time last year.

[taurusthebear] 10/4/2007 03:11

I guess other people, if they think about IGP at all, are sceptical about how big the market will be, whether and when it will really arrive, what the competition is, and how to assess what sort of revenues IGP are likely to make from it.

Also, people are very short-sighted on companies that are yet to make a profit and don't promote themselves in the City - look at IND, was 17p back in 2003, and under a quid until about 2 years ago, although it came from a lower market cap. than IGP.

They both operate in the security sphere, have invested in R&D to get their current product set, best of breed, world market, high margins (very high for IGP), and seemingly competent management.

So this is a bottom drawer stock for me, happy to keep my core holding and add on the dips. :0)

[barnsey] 09/4/2007 21:19

Hi 3 Wheels,carly2

The proof if you need it, that intercede is a hidden gem is the fact that the
leading players around the globe rate MyID world-class technology.


Intercede works with a number of market leading OEM, re-seller and technology
partners that supply MyID technology including: Athena Smartcard Solutions,
Gemalto, Oberthur Card Systems, RSA Security, SafeNet, Thales, VeriSign and a
variety of systems integrators and other security product and service providers.

And then if you are still not convinced you have to be slightly excited by the
contract wins in the USA alone making intercede market leader in a short time.


The inclusion of MyID technology in a HSPD-12 managed service offering from
a large scale provider targeting US Federal Government and civilian
agencies. This managed service was used to enable 18 Federal Agencies to
meet their 27 October 2006 HSPD- 12 deadline for initial smart card
issuance.

The holy grail re the market is profit and you can be sure when that arrives
you will not buy at 57p which should give me time to buy some more before orbit.

[carly2] 09/4/2007 19:59

3 Wheels - that's exactly what I feel - when some pie in the sky companies are valued at ridiculous levels - but this one just doesn't move (I know, patience is a virtue)
Best wishes all