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Eracom intros product that can reduce need for multiple HSMs

November 17, 2003

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ROSEVILLE, Calif. - Eracom Technologies, a developer and supplier of cryptographic technologies and solutions, is announcing at the BAI Retail Delivery Systems Conference and Exposition in New Orleans Nov. 19-20 the significantly expanded capability of its ProtectServer Orange PCI Cryptographic Adapter.

According to a news release, ProtectServer Orange simultaneously supports two distinct APIs, Mark II EFT and PKCS#11, allowing for multiple applications running on the same hardware security module (HSM). By combining both APIs onto one platform, Eracom now enables HSM integration into multiple financial transaction processing applications that previously would have required two HSMs.

Transaction processing application providers and their customers, typically financial institutions, will reduce total cost of ownership by 50 percent compared to the number of HSMs normally required for these multiple applications, according to the release.

"Eracom has identified the growing need for a single HSM to address the convergence of traditional EFT networks and emerging e-payment applications." said Wolfgang Klemm, chief operating officer of Eracom.

The Mark II EFT API meets industry standards established by card associations, EFT networks and industry standards groups, such as ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and ISO (International Standards Organization). Mark II capabilities include Triple DES, RSA, EMV, CEPS, remote key management, PIN Mailer and ATM key mailer, according to the release.

PKCS#11 (also known as Cryptoki) is the specification for the cryptographic token interface standard. It defines a technology independent programming interface for cryptographic applications such as Certification Authorities (CA), PKI environments, card management systems, EFT, Internet and online banking solutions and emerging cryptographic services.

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