Press Archive
G+D supports Christine Lagarde’s demand to accelerate the introduction of the digital euro
15/09/2020 Munich
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank ECB, claims for greater commitment to the introduction of a European digital currency. Giesecke+Devrient supports the initiative and calls for faster action at European level.
Two technology leaders join forces: Giesecke+Devrient partners with Netcetera
08/09/2020 Munich
The global security technology group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) invests in Netcetera. The Swiss software company is one of the leading providers for secure digital payments. With this partnership, the two internationally operating companies aim to use synergies in their portfolio, further strengthen their innovative power and tap international growth potential.
Federal Reserve System decides for Giesecke+Devrient to develop its next generation of currency processing equipment
12/08/2020 Munich
The Federal Reserve System’s Cash Product Office (CPO) announced yesterday that it has awarded a contract to Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) to build the central bank’s next generation of high-speed currency processing equipment and associated software solutions.
Ferratum relies on G+D Mobile Security for eco-friendly payment cards
30/07/2020 Munich
G+D Mobile Security partners with Ferratum in producing and personalizing the totality of the entity’s environment-friendly payment cards. Ferratum, which operates in 20 markets globally, adds a new chapter to its Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability strategy as a contribution to mitigate climate change and respect for the environment.
G+D Mobile Security offers the first nuSIM management service for IoT solutions
15/07/2020 Munich
G+D Mobile Security leverages its long experience in eSIM management to commercially offer the first service to securely provision SIM data during IoT module and device production. Deutsche Telekom has selected and qualified the service for the in-factory personalization of nuSIM, the integrated SIM solution for IoT.
Mastercard approves G+D Mobile Security as Digital Activity Customer
02/07/2020 Munich
G+D Mobile Security has been granted approval by Mastercard as a Digital Activity Customer. This enables G+D to contract third parties and on-board them to Mastercard’s digital services supported by Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES). According to G+D’s legacy in innovating and securing payment ecosystems, this cooperation with Mastercard is another successful part of the long-term strategy in creating confidence and establishing strong partnerships.
Giesecke+Devrient collects more than EUR 350,000 in fundraiser for COVID-19 victims
30/06/2020 Munich
The coronavirus is having a massive impact on people’s lives and the economy around the world. The Munich-based security expert Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has teamed up with the Giesecke+Devrient Foundation in a global fundraiser to provide financial assistance to people who have been severely affected by COVID-19. In Germany alone, the employees and company shareholders raised EUR 173,000 in total. G+D has doubled that amount to about EUR 350,000. With additional donations from international G+D employees and subsidiaries, the company raised a worldwide total of around EUR 700,000. The donations will benefit people and organizations in need of support due to the corona crisis.
30 Years of Monetary Union: Giesecke+Devrient's Central Contribution
26/06/2020 Munich
On 1 July 1990 the financial, economic and social union between the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic took effect, requiring a large quantity of Deutsche Mark (D-Mark) banknotes to be produced in a very short time for the currency exchange. At that time, half of this additional demand was produced by Giesecke+Devrient (G+D).
Veridos launches eGovernment platform for protecting COVID-19 related documents
23/06/2020 Berlin
In the wake of the current pandemic, governments need smart solutions to safeguard their citizens and to ensure compliance with national crisis approaches. Consequently, Veridos, a world-leading provider of integrated identity solutions, presents its new eGovernment platform, VeriGO® TrueSeal. It allows for secure, convenient, and privacy-friendly digital attestation of sensitive documents that are essential for the management of the COVID-19 situation.
G+D Mobile Security supports Macau in dealing with the Corona crisis
18/06/2020 Munich
In order to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide financial support to its citizens, the Macao government has issued contactless prepaid payment cards pre-loaded with credit. The cards were produced by G+D Mobile Security.