SCM Microsystems and Hirsch Electronics to Merge Dec 11, 2008
Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ; Prime Standard, SMY) and Hirsch Electronics Corp. today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge ... "This merger essentially doubles the size of our company and brings significant benefits to our customers, shareholders and employees," commented Felix Marx, chief executive officer of SCM Microsystems ... Following the merger, Mr. Midland is expected to join the board of directors of SCM Microsystems and... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems and Reiner SCT Agree to Technology Exchange to Enhance Product Portfolios Nov 25, 2008
ISMANING, Germany, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, and Reiner SCT, a leader in smart card readers, today announced their agreement to share smart card reader technology in order for each company to enhance its product portfolio ... SCM Microsystems will be able to sell Reiner SCT's Class 3 smart card readers, which are compliant to the digital signature law of the German... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Introduces NFC-Enabled Multiprotocol Contactless Reader Nov 18, 2008
ISMANING, Germany, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today introduced its latest contactless reader device ... "The SCL010 reader represents another important step for SCM on our way to being a leading infrastructure supplier to the globally emerging market for contactless credentials. Supporting several contactless protocols in one device makes it universally useful and solves... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Introduces New Mobile Terminal for the German Electronic Health Card Nov 13, 2008
Mobile terminal facilitates home visits and emergency treatment for Germany's 300,000 physicians ISMANING, Germany, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced its latest terminal for the German electronic health card program: the eHealth500 mobile terminal ... "Based on an existing hardware platform, the eHealth500 mobile has been especially adapted to the German health... (PR Newswire)
XIRING and SCM Microsystems Jointly Develop Mobile Terminals for German eHealth Market Oct 17, 2008
SURESNES, France and ISMANING, Germany, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XIRING (NYSE Alternext: ALXIR), a European leader in security solutions for remote transactions, and SCM Microsystems (Nasdaq: SCMM; Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced their close collaboration to develop mobile eHealth smart card terminals for the new generation German healthcare system ... SCM Microsystems has developed several generations of proto-type and... (PR Newswire)
David Holmes Joins SCM Microsystems as Vice President of the Americas Oct 14, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/SCM Microsystems, Inc.) ISMANING GERMANY. ISMANING, Germany, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) (Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced the appointment of David Holmes as vice president of the Americas, effective September 15, 2008 ... "Dave is an exceptionally talented manager and leader, with a record of success in creating and executing on new business opportunities," said Felix Marx,... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Introduces Mobile, Contactless, Multi-Application Solution for Secure Access and Payment Transactions Oct 7, 2008
Takes Equity Stake in TranZfinity Intended to Promote Contactless Authentication Devices ISMANING, Germany, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today introduced @MAXX(TM) prime, the first product of a new family of portable USB devices that enable secure electronic transactions, secure data storage and secure access ... "Multiple secure applications can be implemented with @MAXX... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems to Exhibit at 2008 LandWarNet Conference Aug 19, 2008
Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, GmbH. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, announced today that it will be exhibiting its smart card interface solutions at the 2008 LandWarNet Conference, being held at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, August 19-21, 2008 ... About SCM Microsystems SCM Microsystems is a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World by enabling people to... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Breaks New Ground With New CHIPDRIVE Contactless Time Recording Solution Jul 1, 2008
ISMANING, Germany, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, now offers a contactless version of its popular CHIPDRIVE(R) time recording solution for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) ... About CHIPDRIVE Through its CHIPDRIVE product line, SCM Microsystems offers affordable, customized solutions for security, authentication, home banking and e-commerce to small and medium-sized... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems to Focus on Fast Growing Contactless Market Jun 3, 2008
ISMANING, Germany, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, announced today the company plans to focus on the fast growing contactless technology market, an important extension to their current strategy ... "The use of contactless technology is expanding rapidly across several sectors and regions, creating significant new demand for contactless reader and terminal solutions," said Felix... (PR Newswire)
Computer Hardware Apr 13, 2008
The customers of the Group include manufacturers, value-added resellers and others in the specialty technology SCM Microsystems, Inc.. The Group's principal activity is to design, development and sale of hardware, software and silicon solutions that enable people to conveniently and securely access digital content and services. (IntranetJournal)
SCM Microsystems Presents New Dongle For Multiple NFC Applications Apr 3, 2008
April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced its new SCL3710 NFC reader, which enables a variety of contactless applications using mobile electronic devices ... "Near Field Communication is rapidly gaining acceptance among technologists and users alike as a secure and convenient contactless interface," said Felix Marx, chief executive officer of SCM Microsystems ...... (PR Newswire)
Sour Chhor Joins SCM Microsystems as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Business Development & Strategy Jan 24, 2008
Sour Chhor Joins SCM Microsystems as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Business Development egy ... Sour Chhor Joins SCM Microsystems as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Business Development egy ... ISMANING, Germany, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced the appointment of Sour Chhor as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Business Development and Strategy,... (PR Newswire)
e-Health Card Terminal From SCM Microsystems Receives GEMATIK Certification Jan 15, 2008
Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced that its eHealth100 health card terminal has received certification to be used as an MKT+ terminal (multi-functional terminal) from GEMATIK, the organization overseeing the implementation of the electronic health card program in Germany ... "The ability to support current and future technology in parallel is an important requirement to support the... (PR Newswire)
Emilian Elefteratos Joins SCM Microsystems As Vice President Americas Nov 5, 2007
ISMANING, Germany, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced that Emilian Elefteratos, an experienced executive in technology sales and management, has joined SCM as new Vice President Americas ... "We are pleased to welcome Emilian to the SCM team. He will work very closely with me and our sales team in the region to strengthen our overall presence in the U.S.," said Felix... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Joins NFC Forum at Principal Level Oct 30, 2007
Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, announced today that it has joined the Near Field Communication (NFC) Forum, a non-profit industry association advancing the use of NFC technology, as a Principal member ... "SCM Microsystems is pleased to join other industry leaders in the NFC Forum to further the adoption of NFC technology," said Felix Marx, chief executive officer of SCM... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Presents CHIPDRIVE(R) Driver Card Solution for Convenient Read-Out of European Commercial Driver Cards Oct 9, 2007
Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, now offers its newest solution for the read-out of digital driver cards ... Due to significant demand from drivers and transportation companies throughout Europe, SCM Microsystems now offers the software as a separate application with numerous enhancements ... About CHIPDRIVE(R) CHIPDRIVE(R) is a trademark of SCM Microsystems. (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results Aug 14, 2007
ISMANING, Germany, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007 ... "Information we have received from our smart card reader customers continues to suggest that what we believe are temporary market factors are responsible for the decreased level of orders we have seen in recent weeks," said Stephan Rohaly, Chief Financial... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Names Felix Marx as CEO Aug 1, 2007
ISMANING, Germany, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced the appointment of Felix Marx as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2007. Mr. Marx, 40, will be based at the Company's headquarters in Ismaning, Germany and will also be Managing Director of the Company's German subsidiary, SCM Microsystems GmbH. In keeping with German employment practice, Mr. Marx will remain with his... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems' eHealth100 Terminal First to Receive GEMATIK Qualification for Use with German Electronic Health Card Jul 5, 2007
July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ; Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced that its eHealth100 is the first health card terminal to receive approval for participation in release 1 of the field tests of the electronic health card program in Germany ... "The gematik qualification of the first health card terminals for the e- Health program is an important milestone for the introduction of the electronic... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Provides Updated Guidance Jun 26, 2007
June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced that, based on currently available information for its in-progress second quarter ending June 30, 2007, the Company expects that revenues for the first half of 2007 will be approximately 20% below levels for the first half of 2006, rather than flat to slightly down as indicated in previously provided guidance ... "While the number... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Announces Departure of CEO Jun 19, 2007
June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ; Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced that Robert Schneider, SCM's founder, chief executive officer and director, will leave SCM at the end of the month ... Until a successor is selected, Stephan Rohaly, SCM's current chief financial officer, will also take on the role of interim CEO. Concerning Mr. Schneider's decision to leave the Company, Werner Koepf, chairman of... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Receives Final Payment for 2006 Sale of DTV Business May 22, 2007
May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: , Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced that it has reached agreement on a dispute with Kudelski S.A. concerning Kudelski's final payment for the purchase of SCM's Digital TV solutions business in May 2006 ... About SCM Microsystems SCM Microsystems is a leading supplier of solutions that open the Digital World by enabling people to conveniently access digital content and... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Introduces New Driver Software for SecureMMC(TM) Media Card Mar 21, 2007
March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ; Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today introduced new software drivers developed for the new SecureMMC(TM) media ... "SCM has shown its proven expertise in Windows System Software and has demonstrated leadership over the years in developing readers for new digital media as it evolves." "SecureMMC is the latest media for which SCM offers support, joining CompactFlash(R), PCMCIA... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Smart Card Readers Ready for Windows(R) Vista(R) Mar 5, 2007
March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ; Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced that its innovative smart card readers support the new Microsoft(R) operating system Windows(R) Vista(R) ... The catalog of smart card readers supporting Vista(R) -- which includes SCM's PC card reader, ExpressCard(TM) reader, and USB readers -- can be found on the SCM Microsystems' website ) ... SCM Microsystems supports the... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems Announces Expected Fourth Quarter 2006 Results Including Operating Profit Feb 7, 2007
Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ; Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today updated guidance with respect to its expected results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006 ... Robert Schneider, chief executive officer of SCM Microsystems, commented, "As planned, we have been able to significantly reduce operating expenses in the fourth quarter by completing the consolidation of our corporate finance and... (PR Newswire)
SCM Microsystems' Physical Access Control Terminals Receive Qualification for Use in U.S. Homeland Security Program Jan 10, 2007
Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ; Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced that two of its physical access control terminals (PACT) have been approved by the U.S. Government Services Administration (GSA) to be compliant with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 ... The FIPS 201 certification enables SCM Microsystems to provide government agencies and contractors with its PACT terminals to... (PR Newswire)
