EANS-News: Identive Group Inc. / SCM Microsystems releases new NFC reader module for commercial application developers

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Ismaning, Germany, June 6, 2011 (euro adhoc) - SCM Microsystems, a leading
provider of solutions for secure access, secure identity and secure exchange and
a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE; Frankfurt: INV), today
announced its SCM3712 commercial NFC reader module, a compact add-on that
enables NFC (Near Field Communication) peer-to-peer functionality for a wide
range of devices and equipment, from handheld card readers to POS terminals to
vending machines. The reader can be plugged into an existing commercial device
to make it NFC ready and enable contactless, secure data exchange for
applications such as cashless payments, ticketing, electronic ID and loyalty
couponing. The SCM3712 NFC reader module is available now to OEMs and systems
integrators.

"NFC technology is becoming increasingly important across a range of markets
because it delivers the convenience of a "tap and go" user experience in a way
that is highly secure," said Michael Ganzera, Vice President Business
Development and Marketing for SCM Microsystems. "System integrators are
requesting NFC-enabling technology that is flexible and can be easily integrated
into their equipment designs to accelerate time to market for new contactless
products. The SCM3712 reader module from SCM Microsystems addresses this need
with industry leading contactless technology that helps equipment suppliers
participate fully in the emerging NFC eco-system."

The SCM3712 NFC module has a small footprint, connects via a USB interface and
is available with either an integrated antenna or an optional external antenna.
It offers ISO 14443, FeliCa, NFC peer-to-peer functionality and is fully capable
of handling NFC Forum-compliant tags based on MIFARE, FeliCa and Topaz
technology as well as NFC-enabled mobile phones or other devices.

Upcoming NFC Software Development Kit
The SCM3712 NFC module will be included within SCM´s soon to be released NFC
Software Development Kit (SDK) for application developers. The SDK will also
include NFC Forum Tags as software, drivers and tools. SCM´s NFC Software
Development Kit will be available in mid 2011.

About SCM Microsystems
SCM Microsystems, a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE;
Frankfurt: INV), is a leading provider of solutions for secure access, secure
identity and secure exchange. The company offers the world's broadest range of
contact, contactless and mobile smart card reader and terminal technology,
digital identity and transaction platforms, as well as systems that integrate
physical and logical access control. SCM´s smart card-based products and
solutions are utilized around the world to enable security and identification
applications, transaction systems, eHealth- and eGovernment programs and
physical access systems. More information at www.scmmicro.com.
Identive Group, Inc. is a leading provider of products, services and solutions
for the security, identification and RFID industries. Additional information at
www.identive-group.com.

Note: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Further inquiry note:
Frau Annika Oelsner
Tel.: +49 89 9595-5220
E-Mail: [email protected]
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company: Identive Group Inc.
Carnegie Ave., Bldg. B 1900
US-CA 92705 Santa Ana
phone: +1 949 553 4280
FAX: +49 89 9595-5555
mail: [email protected]
WWW: http://www.identive-group.com
sector: Computing & Information Technology
ISIN: US45170X1063
indexes: NASDAQ
stockmarkets: Nasdaq: New York, free trade: Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf,
München, Open Market / Entry Standard: Frankfurt
language: English

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