Bell ID has signed a contract to provide its smart card management software for ICICI Bank to manage globally issued EMV cards and multi-application cards.
With the implementation of ANDiS4EMV, Bell ID's software solution for smart card management in the financial sector, ICICI Bank will benefit from a system that covers all processes and security for the worldwide issuance of (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) EMV banking smart cards. e-Smart Systems, Bell ID's partner in India, will provide the implementation and offer support services locally, said Bell ID.Bell ID's ANDiS4EMV solution comprises of a fully web-based multi-application card management and key management system. The flexibility of the GlobalPlatform compliant system allows configurations for multiple card issuers with different card application and chip technology requirements. Due to the system's scalability it is a suitable solution for banks that issue many millions of smart cards, added Bell ID.According to Bell ID, ICICI Bank will be able to make use of the system functions that ANDiS4EMV provides. These include the issuance of multi-application cards, post issuance personalization, loading of added value card applications and dynamic EMV risk management on cards.Michael Westermann, sales manager of Bell ID, said: "We are very pleased with this prestigious project. This win will not only reinforce Bell ID's position as the provider of EMV card management solutions, but will also strengthen our position in the Indian market."
