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ZWIPE AND SILONE CARDTECH ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP


ZWIPE AND SILONE CARDTECH ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

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SHENZHEN, CHINA – AUGUST 28, 2018 – Biometric technology company Zwipe and Silone CardTech, a VISA, Mastercard, China UnionPay, and JCB-certified card manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China, have announced a partnership to launch battery-less dual-interface biometric payment cards for banks and loyalty programs in China.
 
Commenting on the partnership, William Ju, CEO of Silone CardTech, said: "We thoroughly evaluated the various offerings in the market, and Zwipe’s technology platform stood out as the only solution truly capable of delivering battery-free, dual-interface biometric authentication within the demanding constraints of today’s payment card ecosystem. This enables us to provide our customers—some of China’s largest banks and loyalty programs—with a cutting-edge solution that we’re confident will be warmly embraced by the marketplace."
Silone CardTech specializes in manufacturing a diverse range of card products, including tokens, modules, inlays, key fobs, and smart wristbands. The company boasts an established customer base primarily located in China and the Asia-Pacific region, providing solutions for access control, government identification, ticketing, retail, and banking markets. Silone has already garnered interest from customers regarding biometric payment cards, with pilot projects expected to be launched in the coming months.
Speaking about the partnership, André Løvestam, CEO of Zwipe, said: "We’re thrilled to welcome Silone as a trusted manufacturer to our growing list of partners, as banks across the region and around the world are increasingly demanding the convenience and security that our unique technology delivers."
Silone CardTech will be showcasing their battery-free, dual-interface biometric payment card at Trustech in Cannes, France, this November.
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About Zwipe
Zwipe is a technology solution provider that delivers battery-free, ultra-low-power, self-contained biometric authentication solutions. Working alongside an ecosystem of partners—including global brands in security, financial services, and ID applications—Zwipe is dedicated to "Making Convenience Secure™" for banks, merchants, and consumers. By leveraging advanced fingerprint recognition while ensuring robust protection of personal data, Zwipe’s solutions effectively mitigate the risks of data theft often associated with conventional authentication methods. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Zwipe has spent the past decade developing its groundbreaking power-harvesting technology platform, seamlessly integrated with security solutions that adhere to international infrastructure standards. To learn more, visit www.zwipe.com
About Silone CardTech Founded in 2001 in Shenzhen, China, Silone CardTech specializes in the development, design, manufacturing, and sale of high-quality contactless, contact, and dual-interface smart cards. The company also excels in the production and design of equipment used for manufacturing and testing in the smart card industry. With subsidiaries in Hong Kong and the USA, Silone’s products are widely utilized across global markets—including banking, secure physical and logical identification and access systems, public transportation, GSM, and more. For more information, please visit www.silone.com
Media Contact for Silone CardTech: Jacky Song, +86 755 26993500, jsong@silone.cn
Media Contact for Zwipe: Ado Fazlic, VP of Marketing, +47 930 44 040 ado@zwipe.com

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