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A picture is worth a thousand words – and on a payment card, it becomes a true lifestyle statement, turning every transaction into a more personal experience. The newly introduced generative and analytical AI capabilities of Convego^® Card Designer from Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) enable consumers to generate their own card design, while adhering to banks’ regulatory requirements.

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), a global SecurityTech company, and Daon, The Digital Identity Trust company, have signed a global partnership agreement to collaborate across multiple markets and technologies. This strategic partnership aims at combining key G+D offerings with Daon’s industry-leading identity verification (IDV) and biometric authentication capabilities, optimizing security and trust for its partners and customers worldwide. The collaboration spans private sector offerings for banks and fintechs, mobile network operators, and in the public sector on eID schemes, mobile driver’s licenses, and digital identity ecosystems.

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is launching a new interactive and augmented reality experience, redefining how banks and financial institutions engage with their customers. Instead of thick brochures, a single piece of paper wraps it all up: With the new solution, Convego^® Message Smart Interact, G+D enables users to access digital content directly from printed materials – such as letters or brochures – using just their smartphones. This innovative approach opens the door to a new era of seamless "phygital" services that bridge the gap between physical and digital touchpoints.

More than 130 countries and currency unions are currently exploring the potential of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) outlines five key factors for ensuring its success and unlocking its full impact on the global financial ecosystem.

G+D is introducing a solution for fraud prevention with its new Convego^® SecureCode payment card. This innovative card equips banks and financial institutions with a powerful tool to combat fraudulent transactions while enhancing security and user experience.

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has become the first company to have IoT eUICC products certified as part of the GSMA’s eUICC Security Assurance (eSA) scheme and achieve GSMA eSIM Compliance, supporting industry efforts to ensure eSIM enabled services are secure and interoperable.

Veridos GmbH, a joint venture of the SecurityTech Group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) and the Bundesdruckerei Group, today announced a change in the management board. After more than three years at the helm of Veridos, Marc-Julian Siewert will leave the company at the end of June to take on a new role within the G+D Group. He will be succeeded as CEO of Veridos by Bernd Kümmerle on July 1, 2025.

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) continues to write its growth story. The SecurityTech company achieved the highest revenue in its history in the 2024 fiscal year, surpassing its outstanding 2023 performance, even in an economically challenging environment. The company's incoming orders also reached an all-time high.

Angola has officially inaugurated its new, high-technology cash center “Casa do Kwanza” in the capital Luanda. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) designed, supplied and managed the implementation of the central infrastructure project for the southwestern African country’s nationwide cash supply. In the cash center, Banco Nacional de Angola will be able to process up to four million banknotes of the national currency, the Kwanza, which will be available daily for reissuance into the cash cycle.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is playing an increasingly pivotal role in daily life, with advancements such as Industrial IoT and Smart Cities gaining greater significance. However, connectivity remains a key challenge in fully realizing these innovations. To address this, SecurityTech company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is taking a significant step forward by providing global network coverage for its IoT services. This comprehensive solution integrates cellular 5G NB-NTN satellite communications alongside traditional terrestrial mobile connectivity, ensuring seamless and reliable global connectivity.