SCM Microsystems Adds TransTech Systems as Distribution Partner
April 06 2005 - 3:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
SCM Microsystems Adds TransTech Systems as Distribution Partner
Leading Security Products Distributor to Market and Sell SCM Smart
Card-Based Secure Access Solutions FREMONT, Calif., April 6
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCMM;
Prime Standard: SMY) today announced that it has signed an
agreement with TransTech Systems to distribute its smart card
readers, biometric readers and physical access control terminals.
Under the agreement, TransTech will market and sell SCM's secure
access products both separately and as part of bundled solutions
for logical access, physical access, badging and ID applications.
SCM's line up of secure access products includes contact,
contactless, PINpad, biometric and mobile smart card readers for
PC, network and physical access. A worldwide leader in smart card
readers for government, banking and the enterprise, in the U.S. SCM
has supplied more than 1.5 million readers for the Department of
Defense's Common Access Card program. The company has recently
launched a family of physical access control terminals that are
positioned to work with biometrics and the new class of smart IDs
for both the government and private sectors. SCM's physical access
terminals are modular so customers can mix and match features and
technologies as they evolve their physical access control systems.
SCM primarily sells its products through OEMs and large systems
integrators. The agreement with TransTech Systems will help extend
SCM's products into additional channels through TransTech's large
dealer base focusing on healthcare, badging, and personal
identification. TransTech Systems is a single-source distributor
specializing in identification, access control and associated
security products. A leader in value-added, security products
distribution, TransTech is able to supply a range of solutions from
shrink-wrapped, off-the-shelf software packages to complete
networked, turnkey badging systems. TransTech services is a
nationwide dealer network, providing same-day product shipment for
the manufacturers it represents, as well as consultation, design,
integration, technical support, warranty and training services.
"Heightened awareness of the need for securing electronic systems
is creating new opportunities for SCM's secure access products,"
said Robert Schneider, chief executive officer of SCM Microsystems.
"Our distribution agreement with TransTech Systems increases SCM's
reach in the expanding physical / logical access market by
leveraging TransTech's vast national dealer base and support
network." About SCM Microsystems SCM Microsystems is a leading
supplier of solutions that open the Digital World by enabling
people to securely access digital content and services. The company
develops, markets and sells its smart card reader technology for
network and physical access and conditional access modules for
secure digital TV decryption to OEM customers in the government,
financial, enterprise and broadcasting markets worldwide. Global
headquarters are in Fremont, California, with European headquarters
in Ismaning, Germany. For additional information, visit the SCM
Microsystems web site at http://www.scmmicro.com/. About TransTech
Systems TransTech Systems is a value-added distributor of ID
Badging Systems, Physical Access control, Logical Access control
and security identification systems. Products include printers,
scanners, readers, biometric components, smart card solutions, web
based and enterprise level software, video and digital image
capture devices, lobby & visitor management software, and a
full range of accessories. TransTech services a nationwide dealer
network, providing same-day shipping along with services including
consultation, system design, system integration, implementation,
training, on-site or depot based repair and support contracts. If
you would like further information on how TransTech can improve
your business, please call 1-888-843-3643 or visit our website at
http://www.ttsys.com/. NOTE: All trade names are either trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders. DATASOURCE:
SCM Microsystems, Inc. CONTACT: Manfred Mueller, +49-89-95-95-5140,
or , or Darby Dye, +1-510-360-2302, or , both of SCM Microsystems,
Inc. Web site: http://www.scmmicro.com/
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