ACS ACR38 PC-linked smart card reader series are ready for Windows Vista

ACS, Hong Kong, 31 Jan 2007 – Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HKGEM: 8210, www.acs.com.hk), Asia Pacific’s number one supplier in PC-linked smart card readers industry (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan), today announces that its ACR38 PC-linked reader series are ready for Windows Vista.

The ACR38 smart card reader series supports the latest Microsoft Windows OS Vista. ACR38 reader series includes the model of ACR38, ACR38T, ACR38DT, ACR38ET, ACR38F, and ACR38K. The latest digitally signed drivers for both Vista 32 Bit and Vista 64 Bit are automatically downloaded from the Microsoft Update website when any reader of ACR38 reader series is connected to the PC in Vista. These drivers are also currently available on ACS website: http://www.acs.com.hk.

Once again, with the fast growth of personal computing standards, the well-proven ACR38 smart card reader series is a USB full speed device designed for use in the PC environment today. It is ideal for use in network security, national ID, e-health, electronic payment systems, electronic identifications as well as other advanced online smart card applications.

About Advanced Card Systems Ltd.

Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), Founded in 1995, Asia Pacific’s number one supplier of PC-linked smart card readers (Source: research report issued by Frost & Sullivan) is one of a select group of global companies at the forefront of the smart card revolution. ACS develops and distributes a wide range of high quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards, and related products to over 80 countries worldwide, facilitating an easier adoption of smart card applications in different industries.

As one of the world’s leading suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, ACS has the technology, expertise, and global resources to develop and offer the next generation in smart card versatility to satisfy the needs of its customers worldwide.