SMRT.L Regulatory News (SMRT)

9 Jan 2006 11:06

Advanced Smartcard Technologies plc09 January 2006 Advanced Smartcard Technologies plc ADVANCED SMARTCARD TECHNOLOGIES ACHIEVES INDUSTRY SECURITY MILESTONE Advanced Smartcard Technologies plc, ("AST") the Scottish based software groupspecialising in smartcard technology, that floated on the Alternative InvestmentMarket of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM") in December 2005 has announced thatit has been awarded an internationally recognised certificate for the securityof its software products. AST's wholly owned subsidiary ECEBS Limited, has been awarded the 'CommonCriteria Standard', which is the most prestigious internationally recognisedsecurity standard in smartcard IT, as adopted by government organisations inleading countries including Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, UK and USA.This standard has been developed to demonstrate proof of best practice in ITsecurity. David Braddock, Managing Director of Advanced Smartcard Technologies said: " We are delighted that we have achieved this exacting standard that recognisesthe high level of security that our smartcard technology software achieves. Thisis a real boost for the Company and gives us significant credibility in the ITmarket place worldwide. We are the first independent company in the UK toachieve this standard in smartcard software. It reinforces our market leadingposition in this rapidly growing sector." " We are confident that this will help us to market our software to futurecustomers who increasingly rely heavily on high levels of security." -ends- Date: 9 January 2006For further information contact: Advanced Smartcard Technologies plc 01355-272911David Braddock, Managing Director SVS Securities 020 7638 5600Ian Callaway cityPROFILE 020 7448 3244Simon Courtenay This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange