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BELL ID JOINS MOBEY FORUM

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Posted on June 28, 2014

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Offers HCE Expertise To Global Industry Association

Bell ID Joins Mobey Forum

Token management specialist, Bell ID, has become a member of Mobey Forum, joining other industry players in empowering banks to take the lead in mobile money. As a new Associate Member, Bell ID will lend its expertise in host card emulation (HCE) to the work of the association’s Business Workgroup as discussions on HCE as a route to market for bank-led mobile payment solutions continue to gain traction across the industry.

Chip Lifecycle Management Solutions

Bell ID’s chip lifecycle management software enables banks, mobile network operators and other entities to manage mobile near field communication services and devices, in addition to EMV chip payment cards and other tokens.

HCE Expertise and Industry Impact

 “HCE is receiving a lot of press at the moment and is a big talking point for our members,” adds Sirpa Nordlund, Executive Director of Mobey Forum. “Bell ID is a recognised specialist in this area so we welcome its expertise and contribution to further the understanding of the Mobey Forum membership.”

Bell ID Leadership Perspectives

Pat Curran, Executive Chairman of Bell ID, comments: “With HCE coming to the fore, the time was right to join Mobey Forum. With the payment systems working to bring standards forward and Google withdrawing support for physical secure elements, HCE is no longer hype but a credible alternative route to market. As one of the first to market with a cloud-based payments platform, and a background in EMV card management and trusted service management, we look forward to sharing our knowledge and expertise with Mobey Forum.”

Bell ID at Mobey Day 2014

Bell ID will contribute to the discussion around HCE at Mobey Day 2014, 7-8 October in Barcelona. Interested to learn more about HCE in general? Watch our short explanatory video.

Key Takeaways

  • Bell ID joins Mobey Forum as an Associate Member to contribute HCE expertise.
  • Their chip lifecycle management software supports NFC, EMV cards, tokens, and mobile services.
  • Google's move away from physical secure elements underscores HCE’s credibility.
  • Bell ID will contribute at Mobey Day 2014 in Barcelona on 7–8 October.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bell ID’s role in Mobey Forum?
Bell ID joins as an Associate Member, contributing its expertise in host card emulation (HCE) and chip lifecycle management to the association’s Business Workgroup.
What technology does Bell ID specialize in?
Bell ID specializes in HCE, chip lifecycle management software that supports mobile NFC services, EMV card payment tokens, and cloud-based secure element management.
Why is HCE gaining traction now?
HCE is gaining credibility as a payment solution as industry standards evolve and Google withdraws support for physical secure elements, making cloud-based alternatives more viable.
When and where will Bell ID be presenting their expertise?
Bell ID will contribute to discussions around HCE at Mobey Day 2014 held on 7–8 October in Barcelona.

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