Gemalto, the digital security provider, announces its collaboration with LG
in order to deliver Smart Card web server compatible handsets.

Smart Card Web Server is a solution developed by the SIM industry to propose
to operators a rich and portable environment to develop Multimedia SIM-based
applications, and enhance the presentation and usability of their services.

Based on a tiny web server embedded in the SIM, the Smart Card Web server makes the most of the handset embedded browser to display rich content and applications. It also powers new applications such as data synchronization between the SIM and the handset, or personalization and customization of the handset environment from the SIM.

Gemalto is working with LG to implement the BIP TCP1 server mode into LG handsets to enable communication between the LG handsets and Smart Card Web Server. This standardized channel between the handset and the SIM is paving the way to a new kind of collaboration between the two devices that will benefit the whole mobile eco-system.

“LG sees the benefit of SCWS compatible handsets as a compelling solution to offer to both operators and end-users a flexible and convenient environment for services and applications in line with our latest innovations for handsets and features. Gemalto is clearly leading the way to develop this new eco-system and we are delighted to participate to this initiative” said Jean-François Deprun from LG.

LG is one of the leading handset manufacturers to implement this innovative technology into their handsets. According to Philippe Vallée, Executive Vice President, Telecom, Gemalto “this cooperation between Gemalto and LG is a milestone, showing that SIM-based SCWS technology is clearly in the handset manufacturers product roadmaps. We are pleased to deploy this important technology with an innovative partner like LG.”