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Press Releases

An overview of the most recent Giesecke+Devrient press releases.

Five key factors for unlocking the full potential of digital cash

Five key factors for unlocking the full potential of digital cash

08/05/2025 Munich Giesecke+Devrient

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.

Next-generation payment card from G+D sets new standard in fraud prevention

Next-generation payment card from G+D sets new standard in fraud prevention

07/05/2025 Munich Giesecke+Devrient

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 becomes first company to achieve GSMA eSIM compliance and certification for IoT eUICC product

Giesecke+Devrient becomes first company to achieve GSMA eSIM compliance and certification for IoT eUICC product

29/04/2025 Munich Giesecke+Devrient

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.

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Change of leadership at Veridos: Bernd Kümmerle takes over as CEO on July 1

07/04/2025 Berlin Veridos

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 Continues Strong Growth Trajectory

Giesecke+Devrient Continues Strong Growth Trajectory

03/04/2025 Munich Giesecke+Devrient

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.

Banco Nacional de Angola’s state-of-the-art cash center designed by G+D goes into operation

Banco Nacional de Angola’s state-of-the-art cash center designed by G+D goes into operation

13/03/2025 Luanda/Munich Giesecke+Devrient

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.

G+D expands IoT connectivity with cellular satellite services for seamless global network coverage

G+D expands IoT connectivity with cellular satellite services for seamless global network coverage

05/03/2025 Munich Giesecke+Devrient

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.

G+D and AWS strengthen their collaboration to the next level by reimagining cloud-based eSIM offerings

G+D and AWS strengthen their collaboration to the next level by reimagining cloud-based eSIM offerings

04/03/2025 Munich Giesecke+Devrient

Munich, March 4th, 2025 – Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), the leading global provider of eSIM technology, announced that they are working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to create advanced eSIM technology in the cloud. The collaboration aims to transform the traditional eSIM implementations to more scalable, elastic, cloud native deployments. This introduces new business models designed to accelerate the widespread adoption of eSIM technology across various industries and streamline its application.

Report by G+D and OMFIF: A call to action for central banks to start CBDC issuance

Report by G+D and OMFIF: A call to action for central banks to start CBDC issuance

12/02/2025 Munich/London Giesecke+Devrient

While the payments industry continues to innovate at an unprecedented pace, central banks are recognising the need to transfer their role as a monetary anchor into the digital world. A new report by the SecurityTech company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) and the independent think tank OMFIF reveals that it’s time for the decisive step to deploy central bank digital currencies. 

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Veridos Equips Munich Security Conference with Contactless Access Control Systems

04/02/2025 Berlin Veridos

Veridos is once again providing the technology for identifying participants at the Munich Security Conference, the world's leading forum for debating international security policy. Veridos' innovative eAccess system ensures contactless, efficient, and secure access control at the event, providing the highest level of security.

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