Atos Worldline selects Integri for complete automated EMV testing of Banksys payment terminals

New solution enables faster and secure testing of payment terminals 

Brussels, 30 October 2008 – Integri, a leading provider of test tools and services announced today that Atos Worldline, a major European player in the processing of high-volume electronic transactions, has selected its technology for automated testing of their Banksys electronic payment terminals.

Before a payment terminal type is introduced into the market, its compliance with EMVCo functional specifications is meticulously validated. These specifications detail how payment transactions are to be executed and how payment terminals interact with smart cards, acquirers and peripherals. Executing the EMV Level 2 validation tests manually is time consuming, requiring physical interaction to insert cards, validate displays, enter PIN codes, etc.  A manual verification process would take weeks to complete.

Historically, testing of Banksys terminals was performed using FIME’s EVAL test tool which runs on Integri’s INQ® Open Platform. This tool is now integrated with Integri’s automation module which triggers the instructions to the card, host simulator and the terminal under test, avoiding operator interaction.

Automating these tests enables Atos Worldline to complete testing in a significantly shorter time span, reduce manual intervention and in turn improve accuracy and cost-efficiency. As an example, standard EMV testing for thousands of unique cases can now run autonomously overnight reducing a test run from days to hours.

Vincent Roland, CEO of Atos Worldline Belgium states: ”Integri delivered an easy-to-install test solution that enables us to execute the different verification steps at top speed. We gain time when launching new terminals or functionalities and we can focus on more strategic aspects of our business.”

Jan De Meester, General Manager at Integri comments: “Once again, we are showing our commitment to innovative projects, by delivering this fully automated test solution for EMV terminals.” Mr De Meester adds: “Atos Worldline is a close relation since many years. We really enjoy working with this leading market player assisting them in their mission to deliver reliable and convenient payment services.”

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About Integri
Integri specialises in test tools and test services for payment, ticketing and mobile applications. Alongside the open INQ platform, Integri offers a number of dedicated platforms for specific applications, each with a number of Off-the-Shelf Test Suites. These test suites are fully prepared solutions that include simulation and test scripts and are based on international open standards. Integri employs 45 staff, has +150 customers and sold +2000 licenses in 35 countries since its inception in 1992. Integri is located in Belgium, France and the US. Integri’s clients are mainly financial institutions, smartcard manufacturers, terminal manufacturers, ticketing operators, mobile operators and system integrators active in e- or m-business.

Integri is a wholly owned, autonomous business unit of Clear2Pay, an international financial technology company focused on delivering globally applicable solutions for secure, timely electronic payments. Clear2Pay operates from 13 international offices and currently employs over 400 staff. More information on http://www.integri.com/ and http://www.clear2pay.com/

About Atos Origin
Atos Origin is an international information technology services company. Its business is turning client vision into results through the application of consulting, systems integration and managed operations. The company’s annual revenues are EUR 5,8 billion and it employs over 50,000 people in 40 countries. Atos Origin is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international blue-chip companies across all sectors. Atos Origin is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos Origin, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting. For more information, please visit the company’s web site at http://www.atosorigin.com/ 

Atos Worldline, an Atos Origin company
Atos Worldline is a major European player in the processing of high-volume electronic transactions. It specialises in end-to-end payment services including issuing, acquiring and developing payment technology solutions; card processing; CRM and eServices (internet, voice and mobile services). With the focus on technological innovation, Atos Worldline implements its solutions in processing or integration mode. Atos Worldline generates annual revenues of EUR 654 million and employs over 4,000 people.

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