MOBILETECH AND AXALTO OFFERS UNPRECEDENTED
USB SMART CARD TOKEN CHOICE TO HONG KONG CITIZENS

Public sector, secure access and banking users now have new option of enhanced secure
portability with Axalto Cyberflex Access USB smart card tokens

Hong Kong, June 07, 2005 - MobileTech Limited, distributor of Axalto for Hong Kong and Macau, announces its offering of Axalto USB smart card tokens on the Hongkong Post’s website, which is a first of its kind in Hong Kong.

Targeted at Hong Kong citizens and other users of Hongkong Post’s e-Cert digital certificates, the Axalto Cyberflex Access USB smart card token offers secure data storage in a token form-factor, eliminating the need for a separate smart card reader. Based on the renowned Java platform, this token enables transaction between the smart card and Hongkong Post’s website via a direct USB interface. With this option, public sector, secure access and banking area users can choose to store data like digital certificates in a secure and highly portable format.

“The best approach to network access security is two-factor authentication, which enables enterprises to securely bridge the information gap between mobile and office workers, enhancing the workflow on the go and increasing overall effectiveness of business operations. By deploying Axalto smart card products, we can leverage Axalto’s commitment to innovation around industry standards which enable secure access for many with varied identity management solutions,” said Sam Lam, CEO of MobileTech Limited.

“We are pleased to partner MobileTech to increase our support and offering to the Hong Kong market,” commented Suzanne Tong-Li, Vice President, North Asia, Axalto. “As individuals discover the benefits and enjoy the convenience of online transactions, the ability to deliver high levels of security – without sacrificing ease of use – has become an increasingly important consideration for providers like Hongkong Post, and we are pleased to be able to provide innovative solutions to meet their needs.”

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About MobileTech Limited (www.mobiletech.com.hk)
MobileTech is a mobile solution and service provider who helps to mobilize your business to provide secure information access anywhere, anytime. MobileTech has a team of dedicated professionals providing end-to-end secure mobile solutions serving the Banking, Government and corporate industries in Hong Kong and China. To facilitate user provisioning and application deployment, a modular management framework is developed to ensure easy administration together with smooth user experience.

About Axalto (www.axalto.com)
Axalto (Euronext: NL0000400653 AXL) is the world's leading provider of microprocessor cards (Gartner Dataquest 2004) – the key to digital networks – and a major supplier of point-of-sale terminals. Its 4500 employees come from 70 nationalities and serve customers in more than 100 countries, with worldwide sales reaching 3 billion smart cards to date. The company has 25 years' experience in smart card innovation and leads its industry in security technology and open systems.

Axalto continuously creates new generations of products for use in a variety of applications in the telecommunications, finance, retail, transport, entertainment, healthcare, personal identification, information technology and public sector markets. Microprocessor cards provide convenience, security and privacy to public and private services operators, their customers and end users.

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