ACS Launches its ACR100 SIMFlash Smart Card Software Development Kit

ACS, Hong Kong, 30 Apr, 2007 – Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (HONG KONG STOCK Exchange: 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), announces that the ACR100 Software Development Kit is now ready to enter the world’s secure PKI market. This software development kit is ideal for GSM solutions, such as GSM management software and VoIP applications, electronic payment systems, home banking and transportation.

ACR100 SIMFlash is a two-in-one device functioning as a smart card reader and a mass storage device. It can access SIM-sized smart cards, memory cards and PKI cards and is ideal for various applications, such as electronic payment systems, home banking, computer/network access and transportation. Also, because of its built-in flash memory, ACR100 SIMFlash can function as portable storage drive for your important files and folders!

The ACR100 Software Development Kit (ACR100 SDK) contains useful tools and sample codes that will aid developers in programming ACR100-compatible applications. It contains sample codes using the commonly used programming languages. With a multi-demo application, ACR100 SDK also has two (2) real life applications that can be used in the field: ACS Gina (Windows login application) and SIMmate (Phonebook management software).

For additional online information regarding this product, please visit the ACR100 Software Development Kit.

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.