DATACARD

SMART CARD SOLUTIONS

Featuring Affina Smart Card Software

SMART CARDS SIMPLIFIED

SIMPLIFY YOUR SMART CARD ISSUANCE PROGRAM

The new Datacard portfolio of integrated smart card solutions breaks down the barriers between
you and a secure, productive and profitable smart card program. Our solutions feature new
Datacard Affina smart card software. Every component of this advanced software portfolio
from data preparation to life cycle management works together seamlessly. Smooth integration
and plug-and-play simplicity deliver important benefits, including faster deployment, strong
security, sustained productivity and quick, easy scalability. This solution works with contact and
contactless cards, as well as fobs and other smart objects.

FULLY TESTED AND INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

As a smart card issuer, you have choices. You can outsource your program and relinquish control
over security, service and delivery. You can try to manage the integration risks of building your
own infrastructure with components from multiple suppliers. Or you can maintain control by
deploying a fully integrated and highly cost-effective smart card solution from Datacard Group.
Datacard smart card solutions include everything you need for a successful program, including
software and hardware for data preparation, smart card personalization, card delivery and smart
card life cycle management. Best of all, our solutions are fully tested and integrated to ensure
seamless operation.

NEW! BREAKTHROUGH SOLUTION SMART CARDS IN A SINGLE STEP

Our new Datacard Affina One Step issuance solution represents the ultimate in smart card
simplicity. While the technology behind the solution is complex, operation is easy. You simply
send magnetic stripe cardholder data from a host system to a Datacard card issuance system. The
issuance system then communicates with Datacard Affina Personalization Manager software to
complete the personalization process. Because of the plug-and-play simplicity of the solution,
there is little or no extra work for your IT staff.
ONE-STEP Smart

Card Issuance Solution

AFFINA ONE STEP

ISSUANCE SOFTWARE

HOST SYSTEM
CARDHOLDER DATA

HIGH-VOLUME OR DESKTOP
CARD ISSUANCE SYSTEMS

The Affina One Step issuance solution makes smart card issuance fast, easy and cost-effective.

AFFINA
KEY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM SOFTWARE

INTEGRATED AND TESTED

SIMPLIFIED SOLUTIONS FROM A HIGHLY TRUSTED BRAND

Smart card issuance was once an imposing proposition. The data management and security issues
presented entirely new challenges that required new, innovative answers. Datacard Group, the most
trusted name in card personalization solutions, delivered.
We have deployed software and hardware solutions in more than 100 smart card operations worldwide
that make smart card issuance as simple, streamlined and repeatable as magnetic stripe card issuance.
The data management requirements are still complex and our Affina smart card solutions are based
on sophisticated technologies but how you use our solutions is incredibly simple. In fact, if you
have an existing card program, the operators who currently issue your cards can become proficient with
minimal training.
Our smart card solutions directly address three key concerns of card issuers today cost, control and
complexity. Hardware and software components are modular and scalable, so they can be leveraged
throughout your program. An open architecture gives you strong control over program costs and
schedules. Also, the simplicity of our solutions makes smart card issuance as easy as magnetic stripe
card personalization.

ELEMENTS OF AN INTEGRATED SMART CARD SOLUTION

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Data Preparation
Our highly secure system accepts standard magnetic stripe
data from a host system and converts it into encrypted smart
card data. Choose from server-based and Enterprise versions.

Card Delivery
High-volume issuers can choose from a variety of inline
or stand-alone card delivery solutions.

Personalization Management
A central server stores keys and personalization
applications and drives multiple card personalization
systems. Choose central or instant issuance.

Post-Issuance Download
Add, delete or upgrade applications on cards that are
issued and already in your cardholders hands. Fast,
efficient online process.

Card Personalization
Choose from a full range of high-volume and desktop systems
to accommodate any centralized or instant issuance strategy.
Worlds best-selling card issuance solutions.

Consultative and Technical Services

Datacard Group smart card experts can help you with
planning, design, implementation and training, as well
as ongoing technical support. On-site, online and on-call
options available.

A SMOOTH, SIMPLE TRANSITION

BUILD ON YOUR EXISTING
CARD ISSUANCE ASSETS

CLEAR ROADMAP ENSURES

INVESTMENT PROTECTION

Datacard is the worlds best-selling brand of card

personalization solutions. If you already issue
cards, you probably use our software, hardware,
supplies and services in your operation. Datacard
Affina smart card software solutions are designed
to leverage your existing investment. In most
cases, you can leave your existing infrastructure in
place and simply add Affina smart card software
without disrupting existing operations.

Datacard Affina smart card software solutions

offer the same modular design that has made
our products the first choice for card issuers
worldwide for more than 30 years. Modular
designs allow us to configure solutions that
meet your exact needs and business strategies
without incurring the costs of extensive
customization. Modularity also makes it
easier to expand your systems as your smart
card program grows.

Affina Smart Card Software Roadmap

SERVER ENVIRONMENT
PILOT
PROGRAMS

MIGRATION
PROGRAM
ROLLOUT

DYNAMIC RISK
MANAGEMENT

ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT
CARD
MANAGEMENT

AFFINA DATA PREPARATION

MULTIAPPLICATION

ENTERPRISE VERSION

AFFINA ONE STEP ISSUANCE

AFFINA PERSONALIZATION MANAGER
AFFINA PROFILES AND SCRIPTING
AFFINA MULTOS ISSUANCE

AFFINA KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM with Security Server

AFFINA SMART CARD MANAGER
AFFINA POST-ISSUANCE DOWNLOAD
SMART CARD PERSONALIZATION SCRIPTS AND PROFILES

The modular, scalable design of Affina smart card software makes it easy and affordable to
migrate from pilots or low-volume issuance to enterprise-based smart card programs.

 EQUALS INVESTMENT PROTECTION

AFFINA ISSUANCE PLATFORM SOFTWARE
Affina Data Preparation Software
Our data preparation software accepts magnetic stripe
data from a host system and converts it into encrypted
smart card data for the personalization process. It also
generates keys you need to protect data and allows you
to manage standard risk parameters. Choose either
batch or one-step processing modes.
Affina Personalization Manager Software
This software manages keys and stores personalization
applications on a central server. You can manage
multiple smart card jobs and drive multiple highvolume and desktop Datacard card personalization
systems from a single point of control. This allows you
to develop one single application for all of your card
personalization systems.
Affina One Step Issuance Software
This solution integrates the power and capabilities of
our data preparation software and our personalization
manager software. You can use your existing network
environment and mainframe connectivity,
so there is minimal impact on your IT department.
Affina Profiles and Scripting Software
We offer Affina profiles and scripting software for
smart card issuers looking to build cost-effective
development and personalization environments. Open
standards keep development costs low and make it
easy to develop and launch new smart card-based
products in the future.
Affina MULTOS Issuance Software
We offer the issuance software you need to quickly
and easily personalize MULTOS-based smart cards.

AFFINA ENTERPRISE PLATFORM SOFTWARE

Smart card issuers can use the Enterprise version of our
Affina software solutions to accommodate advanced
requirements, such as multi-application cards or
exceptionally high card volumes.
Affina Data Preparation Software
Enterprise Version
The Enterprise version of this software features a
highly flexible database that allows you to manage risk
parameters at the individual cardholder level. Risk
parameters for each smart card can be entirely unique,
but the personalization process runs as fast as if you
were operating in batch mode and can be configured
for mainframe or server environments.
Affina Smart Card Manager Software
Enterprise Version
This software solution records and tracks particular
characteristics of each individual smart card during
the data preparation and personalization process.
Information, such as card type, operating system,
memory size, application version and life cycle state
are stored in a database that you can reference when
you need to make a decision about updating or
replacing smart cards that have already been issued.
Affina Post-Issuance Download Software
Enterprise Version
Affina post-issuance download software makes it
easy to add, delete or upgrade applications after smart
cards are issued. Your cardholders simply insert cards
into a reader and connect with your systems via the
Internet. Our solution confirms the cardholders
identity and securely adds, deletes or upgrades
applications based on the cardholders request and
your internal business and technical rules. It also
tracks and manages the history of each smart card
you issue and builds a powerful database for a variety
of one-to-one marketing applications.

WHAT DO YOU
WANT TO ACCOMPLISH?
SMART CARD SOLUTIONS CONFIGURED TO YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Datacard Affina smart card software solutions are designed to fit your business strategies and help you
achieve your card issuance goals. We offer proven solutions for a variety of applications and markets.
Banking
Datacard Affina smart card software solutions give you the power and control
to issue Europay/MasterCard/Visa (EMV) based cards and other credit, debit,
e-purse and contactless cards, as well as fobs and other smart objects. If you want
a smooth, cost-effective transition to EMV-based cards, trust the brand other card
issuers choose Datacard.

Telecommunications
Growth in mobile communications and mobile commerce is surging. Datacard Group
offers a variety of products and solutions for this smart card-centric industry. From
inline milling, embedding and personalization processes to software that drives the
complex smart card issuance process, Datacard Group gives you the power you need
to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Healthcare
Smart card technology is transforming both government-sponsored and privately
operated healthcare systems. Datacard Affina smart card software solutions are
helping government agencies issue patient identification cards that reduce paper and
help fight fraud. For-profit healthcare providers use our solutions for a variety of
applications, such as portable patient information and benefits verification.

Retail and loyalty programs

Datacard Affina smart card software solutions provide the flexibility to issue
proprietary financial cards, loyalty program IDs, gift cards and other smart cards
retailers can use to drive sales and profits. Solutions can be easily configured for
centralized, high-volume issuance or in-store, distributed issuance.

Government and corporate identification

National and regional governments worldwide trust Datacard Group to help them
design, launch and maintain successful smart card programs. They rely on our
smart card solutions to issue national ID cards, e-passports, drivers licenses,
healthcare cards, voter registration cards, tax IDs, employee IDs and other
documents that require precision and security.

PROFIT FROM OUR EXPERIENCE

A COMPLETE PORTFOLIO OF CONSULTATIVE AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
Datacard Group service experts understand the challenges you will face in your smart card program.
They have already encountered these challenges and they know precisely how to solve them.
Our experts are available worldwide to help you with any phase of your smart card program.
Planning and Design
Our experience in smart card programs worldwide
is especially valuable in the planning and design
phase. We can help you avoid technical pitfalls
that can derail the timely deployment of smart
card programs.
Implementation
We can help you deploy specific Datacard Affina
smart card software solutions or help integrate
our offerings with other equipment and software
to create a complete solution. Custom design and
development capabilities provide the power to
bring specific operational ideas to life.

Operations
Operations offerings include complete on-site or
online training and certification programs, plus
ongoing support capabilities including on-site,
on-call and online options. Our worldwide service
network provides strong local support, so you can
count on 24x7 assistance anywhere you need it.
Investment Optimization
Your smart card program changes constantly.
New market opportunities can arise. New
competition and price pressures can emerge. And
new technologies become available that can make
your operation faster, smarter and more profitable.
Datacard Group service experts can help you
successfully capitalize on all these opportunities.

WORLD LEADER IN SECURE ID

AND CARD PERSONALIZATION SOLUTIONS
Datacard Group offers the worlds best-selling secure ID and card personalization solutions. The
companys portfolio includes systems for high-volume card issuance, card delivery, secure ID issuance
and passport production, plus extensive service and supply offerings. Datacard Group serves customers
in more than 120 countries. www.datacard.com

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EUROPEAN SUBSIDIARIES

Datacard Group

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Phone: +33 (0) 2 38 60 76 00
Fax: +33 (0) 2 38 60 77 47

Phone: +1 952 933 1223

Fax: +1 952 931 0418

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Phone: +49 (0) 211 5952 0
Fax: +49 (0) 211 5952 180
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Phone: +34 91 799 74 74
Fax: +34 91 799 55 55
Datacard Limited (UK)
Phone: +44 (0) 1489 555 600
Fax: +44 (0) 1489 555 601

EUROPE/MIDDLE
EAST/INDIA/AFRICA
Datacard Distributor Operations
Phone: +44 (0) 1489 555 600
Fax: +44 (0) 1489 555 602

ASIA/PACIFIC
Datacard Asia Pacific Ltd. (Hong Kong)
Phone: +852 2866 2613
Fax: +852 2865 2801
Datacard Japan Ltd.
Phone: +81 3 3494 6111
Fax: +81 3 3494 6140

Datacard and Affina are registered trademarks, trademarks and/or service marks of DataCard Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
MULTOS is a trademark and a registered trademark of Mondex International Limited Company. EMV is a trademark of EMVCo LLC.
Names and logos on sample cards are fictitious. Any similarity to actual names, trademarks or tradenames is coincidental.
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