Sixteen industry leaders providing solutions for secure wireless e-commerce announced today that they are joining Radicchio, the global initiative to unleash the potential of wireless e-commerce. Radicchio members now include 28 companies committed to promoting Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions for secure transactions over wireless networks. Launched in September 1999, Radicchio`s most recent members include MTN, Across Wireless AB, Baltimore Technologies, CYLINK Corporation, Entrust Technologies, Gray Cell Inc., iD2 Technologies, Lucent Technologies, MasterCard International, NTT DATA Corporation, Saraide, Synamic Limited, VeriSign Inc., Virgin Mobile, Visa International and Vodafone Airtouch.
Radicchio is the exclusive sponsor of the conference "Wireless E-Commerce - Clearing the Road for Global Expansion", which will take place at the Olympia Conference Centre in London on 13-14 January.
Industry experts from around the world will address topics such as: providing wireless PKI based security in consumer banking; the PMA for cellular telephony; developments in PKI capability for wireless commerce; and, law and regulation relating to digital signatures. Panel discussions cover the APAC perspective on wireless e-commerce and Evaluating security options: SIM toolkit, WAP, iMODE. Two pre-conference workshops on Implementing digital signatures and PKI, and Standards and regulation for secure mobile commerce will take place on 12 January. The full conference program can be found at www.radicchio.org.
Launched in September 1999 with Sonera SmartTrust, Gemplus and EDS (Electronic Data Systems) as initial members, Radicchio is also supported by 724 Solutions, Certicom, Ericsson, Geoworks Corporation, Infineon Technologies, InterClear Service Ltd, Minick AG / Distefora, mobile solutions AG and Setec.
Promoting PKI based security
Radicchio was created to enable a dynamic global market for secure wireless e-commerce. Radicchio raises awareness of the opportunities presented by secure wireless e-commerce through the expansion of its membership. As a consortium of the industry`s leading wireless e-commerce companies, Radicchio will persuade international regulators & government bodies to accelerate the adoption of legislation which supports secure wireless e-commerce globally.
Worldwide co-operation and leadership
Radicchio is well on its way to becoming the worldwide industry voice and authority for PKI enabled secure wireless e-commerce. The members include certification authorities, mobile operators, systems integrators, device manufacturers, software companies, financial institutions, credit card issuers, and telecoms infrastructure companies.
Radicchio continues to recruit further members to support this global initiative. Companies and organisations interested in membership and the conference should visit Radicchio`s website at www.radicchio.org.
Members` Information
New members
Mobile Telephone Networks - MTN
"It is crucial that a foundation of trust be introduced for wireless e-commerce applications. In South Africa where cell phones will be the e-commerce access terminal of the future it is critical that our customers will perform e-commerce through a trusted means," says Johann Bezuidenhoudt, New Business Development GM at MTN. "We are looking forward to working within the Radicchio initiative in establishing this industry standard foundation."
Johann Bezuidenhoudt
GM New Business Development
Tel. +27 83 200 3000 (South Africa)
email: jbez@mtn.co.za
www.mtn.co.za
Across Wireless AB
"We welcome the Radicchio initiative to further endorse the role of SIM cards in mobile e-commerce solutions. This will take the industry one step closer to the vision of the secure wireless internet and the integration between the mobile and fixed internet world", said Anders Ingestr"om, CEO of Across Wireless AB.
Anders Ingestr"om
CEO
Tel. +46 705592894 (Sweden)
email: anders.ingestrom@acrosswireless.com
www.acrosswireless.com
Baltimore Technologies
"Security is an integral driver of the mobile commerce revolution and PKI and digital certificates are recognised as being the most suitable solutions for security over wireless networks. Baltimore Technologies supports the Radicchio initiative and we look forward to delivering a range of interoperable products and solutions to ensure the widespread adoption of PKI technology for secure mobile commerce", said John Fallon, Director of Technical Market Development.
John Fallon
Director of Technical Market Development
Tel. +353 1 6054399 (Ireland)
email: jfallon@baltimore.com
www.baltimore.com
CYLINK Corporation
"Cylink has a long history of providing secure e-business solutions for our global Financial, Fortune 500 and Government customers. We look forward to participating in the Radicchio initiative to help foster best practices in the wireless e-commerce market. CYLINK will work closely with other Radicchio members to ensure our PKI based products are tailored to address the specific needs of the wireless e-commerce market" stated Domenick Lionetti, Director of Business Development at CYLINK Corporation.
Domenick Lionetti
Director of Business Development
Tel. +1 201 333 3400 x106 (USA)
email: lionetti@cylink.com
www.cylink.com
Entrust Technologies
"In order for mobile e-commerce to flourish, our customers must be enabled to secure e-business transactions over multiple channels, and devices", said John Ryan, CEO of Entrust Technologies, "We support Raddichio`s efforts in developing awareness and adoption in the market for trusted wireless PKI transactions."
Carrie Bendzsa
Marketing Communications
Tel. +1 613 247 3455 (USA)
email carrie.bendzsa@entrust.com
www.entrust.com
Gray Cell Inc.
"Gray Cell is happy to be part of Radicchio`s endeavour to enable a dynamic global market for secure wireless e-commerce and believe we will be able to enhance Radicchio`s reach into the global as well as South East Asian markets. With its prominent telecom footprint in over 55 countries and prior experience in delivering backend services to wireless consumers, Gray Cell will be a large player in the business of wireless internet and e-commerce. We are delighted at this opportunity of working with other key members of the Radicchio initiative."
Aparna Jain
Manager, Strategic Alliances
Tel. +1 408-364 1400 (USA)
email: aparna@graycell.com
www.unimobile.com
iD2 Technologies
Mr Bj"orn Gustavsson, CEO of iD2 Technologies says of the initiative: "Trust is the foundation for any kind of business transaction. We welcome and endorse the Radicchio initiative, the combination of wireless technology and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a key enabler to the successful growth of the online wireless economy. With the ease of use and mobility of mobile phones and other handheld devices accessing the internet, our customers gain business from an ever larger number of users in the new economy being made possible using multiple devices, platforms and networks."
Niclas Klintheim
Market Development Manager
Tel. +46 70 655 5540 (Sweden)
email: niclas.klintheim@iD2tech.com
www.iD2tech.com
Lucent Technologies
"Lucent prides itself on being at the forefront of technological advances. By joining Radicchio, we are demonstrating our commitment to integrating the most advanced encryption systems directly into the network for increased security and consumer confidence. Future revenue streams for the wireless operator lie in value-added services such as secure banking, stock trading and other personalised services which require a high level of security and privacy. It is through fora such as Radicchio that we will accelerate the development of these services" commented Willem Koelewijn, Director of Marketing Strategy at Lucent GSM/UMTS.
Paul Booth
Senior Manager, Wireless Internet Applications Team
Tel. +44 1793 883 316 (UK)
email: Pbooth1@lucent.com
www.lucent.com
MasterCard International
"MasterCard is excited to join other global industry leaders in enabling and promoting secure wireless e-commerce," said Art Kranzley, Senior Vice President, Electronic Commerce and Emerging Technologies, MasterCard International. "We have been committed to the development and use of PKI security solutions over the internet and are anxious to leverage this experience to protect payment transactions over emerging wireless channels for our members and their cardholders."
Christina Costa
Director, Product and Technology Communications
Tel. +1 914 249-4606 (USA)
email: christina_costa@mastercard.com
www.mastercard.com
NTT DATA Corporation
"NTT DATA provides a wide range of beneficial services by building large-scale, advanced and reliable computer network systems mainly in Japan. Security technologies for the wireless world are already recognised as playing an essential role in e-commerce. We will be able to promote Radicchio`s activities to the Asian markets" commented Hiroaki Ike, Assistant Manager, UK Branch NTT DATA Corporation.
Hiroaki Ike
Assistant Manager
UK Branch NTT DATA Corporation
Tel. +44 207 374 0040 (UK)
email ikeh@noanet.nttdata.co.jp
www.nttdata.co.jp
Saraide
"Saraide is committed to incorporating the latest advances in security technology in all of our service offerings globally. The Radicchio initiative is no exception. Saraide is already providing secure wireless data services on a global basis. We now look forward to participating in the Radicchio forum and sharing our expertise in secure wireless transactions as part of the global effort to create new standards," said Julian Craddock, chief technology officer of Saraide.
Steve Samson
Security and e-commerce Business Manager
Tel. +1 613 270-5459 (USA)
steve.samson@saraide.com
www.saraide.com
Synamic Limited
"Synamic strongly supports Radicchio`s efforts to promote secure commerce over wireless devices and widespread implementation of public key infrastructure", said Mr Huw Gwynn-Jones, CEO of Synamic Limited. "As a leading developer of mobile commerce applications and one of the UK`s fastest growing software companies, Synamic understands the considerable potential of wireless e-commerce, the need to promote best practices and to prepare the market for new technologies."
Christopher Dadd
Senior Consultant
Tel. +44 207 421 6200 (UK)
email: chris.dadd@synamic.co.uk.
www.synamic.co.uk
VeriSign, Inc.
"We believe digital certificates are the key to trusted wireless e-commerce," said Warwick Ford, Chief Technology Officer at VeriSign, Inc. "By working with the Radicchio group which is committed to the development and promotion of wireless e-commerce and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) on wireless devices, VeriSign hopes to advance the deployment of this technology to best satisfy consumer demands."
Jeff Wenker
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide
Tel. +1 650 429-5114 (USA)
email: jeff_wenker@edelman.com
www.verisign.com
Virgin Mobile
Tom Alexander Managing Director Virgin Mobile "Virgin is a mass-market company and unlike some other mobile networks which equip only their premium-priced handsets with the most advanced technology, we value all our customers and have put the UK`s most powerful SIM card as a standard feature into each of our handsets. Being a founder member of Radicchio emphasises our belief in services being delivered through the SIM by adding what will become the industry recognised security seal of approval to our SIM "
Richard Williams
Head of Advanced Wireless Technology
Tel. +44 7957 111111 (UK)
email: richard@natter.co.uk
www.virginmobile.com
Visa International
Philip Yen, senior vice president, Visa International, said: "By embracing open standards and promoting best practices, the Radicchio initiative can greatly assist the development of mobile electronic commerce. Visa looks forward to bringing our chip card and electronic commerce experience to this forum as part of our ongoing activities to promote secure, authenticated transactions for our member banks." Colin Baptie, International Corporate Relations Tel. +1 650 432 4671 (USA) / email: cbaptie@visa.com www.visa.com
Vodafone AirTouch
Professor Michael Walker
Tel. +44 1635 673886 (UK)
e-mail: mike.walker@vf.vodafone.co.uk
www.vodafone-airtouch-plc.com
Existing members
724 Solutions
Ray McManus
PR Manager
Tel. +1 416 228 8191 (Canada)
email: rmcmanus@724.com
www.724solutions.com
Certicom
David Krane
Director of Corporate Marketing
Tel. +1 510 780 5420 (USA)
email: dkrane@certicom.com
www.certicom.com.
EDS
Karen Feenstra
Director Strategy, Business Development & Marketing
Tel. +39 335 596 8948 (Italy)
email: karen.feenstra@eds.com
www.eds.com
Ericsson
Antoinette Torell
Press Officer
Corporate Communications
Tel. +46 7051 93699 (Sweden)
email: Antoinette.Torell@lme.ericsson.se
www.ericsson.com
Gemplus
Tim Baker
Wireless Marketing Communication Manager
Tel. +33 6 8593 4134 (France)
email: tim.baker@gemplus.com
www.gemplus.com
Geoworks Corporation
Donald G. Ezzell
Chief Operating Officer
Tel. +1 510 814 5870 (USA)
email: dezzell@geoworks.com
www.geoworks.com
Infineon Technologies
Monika Sonntag
Media Relations, Infineon Technologies
Tel. +49 89 234 24497 (Germany)
email: monika.sonntag@infineon.com
www.infineon.com
www.siemens.com
InterClear Service Ltd
Simon Bailey
Business Development Director
Tel. +44 1784 470860 (UK)
email: sbailey@InterClear.co.uk
www.InterClear.com
Minick AG - part of the Distefora information movement
Marco B"aschlin
Chairman of the Board
Tel: +41 1 915 87 87 (Switzerland)
email: radicchio@minick.ch
www.minick.ch
www.distefora.com
mobile solutions AG
Siegfried Fein
Managing Director
Tel. +41 1 802 44 88 (Switzerland)
email: sfe@mobilesolutions.ch
www.mobilesolutions.ch
Setec
Kimmo Karppinen
Sales Manager
Tel. +358 9 8941 4586 (Finland)
kimmo.karppinen@setec.fi
www.setec.fi
Sonera SmartTrust
Stefan Engel-Flechsig
Managing Director
Tel. +49 172 944 7093 (Germany)
email: Stefan.engel-flechsig@sonera
www.sonera.com
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