NXP Powers Event Passes for 150,000 Athletes, Government Officials and Delegates at the International 29th Summer Universiade...
August 17 2017 - 12:01PM
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) is the official supplier of
the smart ticketing solution for the 29th Summer Universiade in
Taipei, one the world’s top international sporting events where
university student athletes from all over the world compete in 17
categories. NXP’s MIFARE Ultralight Nano, a contactless smart paper
ticketing IC, is powering the technology used in the entrance
passes for the 150,000 athletes, government officials, university
leaders, VIP guests, delegates and other event participants from
all over the world. The solution is in the form of an ID badge that
will provide authorized access to the sports venues, training
centers, athlete residences, meal programs and VIP events such as
the opening and closing ceremonies.
NXP collaborated with the Taipei City Government and the
Universiade Committee to develop the MIFARE Ultralight Nano smart
ticketing solution to meet the rigorous security standards of the
organizers.
The Chief of Taipei Summer Universiade Committee, Li-Chong Su
said, “2017 Taipei Summer Universiade is the biggest international
sports event hosted by Taiwan. In order to ensure the security of
every participant, including athletes, judges and VIP guests, flow
control is critical. It’s our pleasure to collaborate with NXP, to
create a secure solution. With their advanced technology, the
complex identity verification process turns out to be faster, more
convenient and more secure for all participants. For example, the
athletes can be focused on the competition itself by reducing the
accreditation waiting time.”
As the market leader in secure identification solutions, NXP’s
proven technology is included in core components that power secure
government-issued ID documents in more than 120 countries and is
used by 95 countries worldwide to secure electronic passport
programs.
NXP’s MIFARE-based smart ticketing deployment for the Summer
Universiade in Taipei is the second international sports event in
2017 that uses MIFARE technology for event access. NXP contactless
smart card technology was deployed at the FIFA Confederations Cup,
the world’s fourth largest international sports tournament that
took place in Russia this year. Known for its proven smart card
technology that enhances the fan experience at major sporting
events, NXP also powered access and payment cards for the
state-of-the-art Allianz Stadion facility in Vienna and
MIFARE-based solutions are used by major sports teams in the United
States and Europe to provide a better experience for fans.
“We are proud that the second largest global multi-sports event,
the Summer Universiade in Taipei, has chosen our world-class
contactless technology for their entrance passes,” said Markus
Staeblein, vice president and general manager secure mobility and
retail at NXP. “This project reinforces our leadership position in
contactless smart card technology for international sporting events
and validates the growing interest in using our smart ticketing
solutions for hassle-free entrance to sports facilities that
provide a safer overall environment for everyone while reducing
lines and wait times. It’s a win-win situation for all; the event
host and team organizations especially appreciate the ability for
smart ticketing solutions to also strengthen fan engagement with
team brands and increase merchandise sales.”
MIFARE Ultralight Nano for the Sports
Market
NXP’s MIFARE Ultralight Nano was designed specifically to meet
the needs of the sports market to provide quick and easy access to
events, while also making it possible for fans, event hosts, and
sports teams to connect and engage in today’s smarter environments.
For merchandise purchases during sports events, MIFARE Ultralight
Nano smart paper ticketing technology reduces the risks of fraud
due to chip feature that allows a customizable proof of
origin. Click here for MIFARE Ultralight Nano product
information.
The 29th Summer Universiade in Taipei is taking place in Taipei,
Taiwan, from August 19-30, 2017.
About NXP NXP Semiconductors
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lives easier, better and safer. As the world leader in secure
connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is driving
innovation in the secure connected vehicle, end-to-end security
& privacy, and smart connected solutions markets. Built on more
than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has
31,000 employees in more than 33 countries, with almost 7,000
employees in the USA and posted revenue of $9.5
billion in 2016. Find out more at www.nxp.com
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For more information, please contact:
Americas
Tate Tran
Tel: +1 408-802-0602
Email: tate.tran@nxp.com
Europe
Martijn van der Linden
Tel: +31 6 10914896
Email: martijn.van.der.linden@nxp.com
Greater China / Asia
Esther Chang
Tel: +886 2 8170 9990
Email: esther.chang@nxp.com
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