MAXIMUS, a systems integrator to the government sector, will integrate SCM’s
high-speed serial, USB and PCMCIA readers to meet the stringent cryptography requirements needed for secure authentication. Local, state and federal agency customers will benefit from a complete, cost-effective solution that supports multiple interfaces, applications and standards based on individual department needs.
Smart card technology enables government officials to provide security measures for a variety of functions such as entering buildings, sharing medical information, filing benefit reports online and accessing e-government programs.
SCM recently introduced its family of next generation EMV compliant, PC/SC smart card readers based on its STC II single chip micro-controller. This integrated solution contains on- board Flash for convenient and efficient firmware upgrades in the field. MAXIMUS currently supplies smart card solutions to various agencies including the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of State, Department of Veterans Affairs and General Services Administration.
SOURCE: COMPANY PRESS RELEASE
