Zurich, August, 2009–Softcom Technologies AG, supplier of open multi-purpose platforms, is a new partner of LEGIC Identsystems Ltd. The partnership will allow the company to provide subsequent integration of a variety of security applications–such as access control, electronic payment systems or video surveillance systems–into a centralised management system. LEGIC based applications can thus be incorporated simply and flexibly into an existing system.

The core competence of Softcom Technologies AG is the development of complete software solutions and service-oriented architectures (SOA), which can be flexibly extended specific to the customer. The partnership with LEGIC opens up access to the world of contactless LEGIC Smart Card technology and its variety of application options.

“Our customers want versatile solutions which can cope with the highest demands and are in line with current technical standards and infrastructures. The partnership with LEGIC enables us to include LEGIC technology in our portfolio of services and increases flexibility when integrating our platforms”, says Benoît Rouiller, President and Executive Director of Softcom. “We anticipate a variety of synergies for both companies as a result of the partnership with LEGIC and are delighted to become a part of the growing network of LEGIC partners.”

Dr Otto Eggimann, Vice President Sales and Business Development of LEGIC, says that both companies will benefit from the partnership: “By deciding on a partnership with LEGIC, Softcom has secured itself access to our technology, and can flexibly integrate LEGIC-based solutions.”

About Softcom Technologies AG

Softcom Technologies AG develops complete software solutions and platforms with distributed architecture (SOA). Through the use of the most up-to-date standards (Java, .Net, J2EE) Softcom has access to solid experience in the area of specific middleware layer applications and the optimization of heterogeneous systems.
Softcom Technologies AG also offers a centralised management system for parallel control of a wide variety of services, such as remote monitoring via IP, a range of pre- or post-paid services with RFID identification, digital advertising or access control. This developable platform is suitable both for companies and for public authorities.

About LEGIC® Identsystems Ltd

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, with headquarters in Switzerland, is the world leader in the design and manufacture of 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technology. The LEGIC product portfolio includes highly integrated LEGIC RF Standard, ISO 15693 and ISO 14443 compliant read/write chip sets, security modules and transponder chips.

LEGIC Identsystems currently works with over 200 external co-operation partners world-wide who offer compatible LEGIC all-in-one-card applications including access control, e-payment, parking, e-ticketing and other multiapplications. More than 2 million readers and over 100 million credentials are successfully integrated in more than 60,000 work and leisure places worldwide.

Further information:
Hanspeter Kündig
Area Sales Manager
LEGIC Identsystems Ltd
Tel: +41 44 933 6464
hkuendig@legic.com

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