PARIS, October 30 /PRNewswire/ --

Watchdata, a well-established and recognized pioneer in smart card and
contactless technology solutions will be participating and showcasing its
latest smart card products at the 2008 Cartes tradeshow in Paris, France from
4th to 6th of November.

Watchdata offerings include SIMpass(TM) mobile payment solution, digital
signature and authentication solutions, embedded security access module and
the award winning TimeCOS(R) operating system that is widely used in the
fields of cashless payment, e-commerce, health and social services, and
telecommunication. The company will be presenting exciting and exclusive
solutions based on smart card technology during the show.

Watchdata will introduce its SIMPASSCITY concept that revolves around
SIMpass(TM) technology that allows people to have a more secure and more
convenient lifestyle in the digital world. SIMpass(TM) is an exciting SIM
card technology that takes the power of bankcard, transportation card, and
identity card and places them into the convenience of your mobile phone. No
phone modifications necessary and SIMpass(TM) are compatible with most mobile
phones on the market today. SIMpass(TM) Single Card Near Field Communication
implementation leads the way with a solution that is safe, secure, and cost
effective.

Watchdata will also highlight its latest contactless smart card
solutions. With its reliable, efficient and innovative TimeCOS(R) solutions,
Watchdata has enabled contactless non-cash transactions interoperability in
Singapore. Watchdata is the only supplier that fully complies with Singapore
CEPAS 2.0 standards.

In addition, the company will be presenting exciting and exclusive
solutions based on smart card technology during the show that include the
following:

-- OTA Managed Solutions
       -- SIMportal(TM) -- a Dynamic Information Delivery Platform (DIDP) 
          for applications such as information broadcasting, instant 
          messaging, email management and mobile commerce. 
       -- SIManagement(TM) - provides a delivery platform for mobile number 
          selection, SIM card issuance, card personalization, card 
          replacement, adding add-on services and price plan selection, that 
          is portable and highly cost effective to mobile operators. 

    -- Card Readers and Terminal
       -- Watchdata's contactless reader with high-speed communication that 
          is fully compatible and highly expandable offers the simple 
          solution for creating a contactless an infrastructure.
       -- Watchdata's W8161 all-in-one module is compatible with wide range 
          of contactless cards (Type A, B & C) and can be easily integrated 
          into all kinds of RF contactless terminals.

    -- URpass(TM)
       -- URpass(TM) combines the convenience of contactless smart card and 
          the security of USB key.  URpass(TM) supports both existing 
          contactless and USB applications.  Its trendy and fashionable 
          design combined with its powerful contactless, e-token and USB disk 
          functionalities provide convenience and security whenever, wherever.

    -- WatchKEY OCL(TM)
       -- WatchKEY(TM) OCL is an online transaction security device built to 
          provide a completely secure and trustworthy online transaction 
          system. 

    -- CMMB (Mobile TV)
       -- Watchdata provides an e-purse enabled CAS (Conditional Access 
          System) to allow users get channels or programs entitlement.

    For further information, please contact: 

     Ivan G. Franco: 
     Tel:   +65-6779-3050 x134 
     Email: ivanfranco@watchdata.com.sg
     http://www.watchdata.com/



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