Secure, reliable and market-leading electronic identification technology makes NXP a trusted partner for
governments around the world; renewed deal includes next-generation ePassports and new advanced multi-purpose eID cards
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, May 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) today announced that the
Ecuadorian Government has again chosen NXP’s SmartMX2 secure microcontroller for the country’s new multi-purpose contactless
citizen ID card. This extends the successful cooperation initiated in 2012 with the IGM (Instituto Geográfico Militar) for
Ecuador’s electronic passport program and continues with a new electronic ID card implementation, enabling all the country’s secure
electronic ID documents to be produced in Ecuador.
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Ecuador’s eID card program, based on NXP’s SmartMX2 and JCOP Operating System, is one of the largest and most ambitious programs
of its kind in Latin America. In addition to the identification function, the new multi-purpose eID cards will enable citizens to
use them as travel documents, perform electronic signature operations and access social welfare services provided by the Ecuadorian
government. The new eID cards are based on the same SmartMX microcontroller as used for the electronic passports to ensure secure
and truly interoperable identification and border crossing. While these identity solutions are typically manufactured abroad and
imported, Ecuador’s national ambition is to be autonomous and technologically independent, maximizing the local value add. The
strong cooperation between IGM and NXP, with the support of its specialized distributor AdvanIDe, have enabled Ecuador as one of
the very few countries worldwide, to acquire the capabilities to manufacture and issue such complex identity documents.
“Collaborating with NXP and AdvanIDe to roll out eID cards and ePassports has marked a milestone for the country to provide more
security and convenience to our fellow citizens,” said William Aragón, director of the Instituto Geográfico Militar del Ecuador.
“Smart governance is the future of public service. It provides more efficiency and transforms the way government services are
delivered by creating stronger links between the administration and the citizens. We’re pleased to continue our partnership with
NXP, a trusted solution provider for our secure ID solutions.”
“We are proud of our long-standing relationship with the IGM and are committed to our business partner NXP Semiconductors to
continue collaborating for the success of these Identification projects in Ecuador,” said Alejandro Placitelli, sales director
Latin America at AdvanIDe.
“This announcement is a testament to our successful collaboration with the government of Ecuador to protect their citizens’
identities,” said Stefan Barbu, head of America’s sales and marketing for the secure transactions and identification business at
NXP. “Our SmartMX microcontroller family continues to gain traction with over 120 countries using it for their eGovernment
solutions. SmartMX features more than 100 security mechanisms combined with the highest level of performance to securely store
personal data.”
The JCOP Operating System used in Ecuador is the most widely spread independent, open smartcard operating system for
governmental applications in the market. It is also the most complete solution addressing all market segments and applications
independent of the form factor, while at the same time meeting highest security and certification standards. The card can be used
for conventional citizenship while offering an array of new embedded social and economic applications. Personal data and biometric
features, such as the card holder’s photo and fingerprints, are stored securely on the SmartMX chip in digital form. These new
cards will also help reduce congestion and process time for renewals, as well as decrease fraud and counterfeiting while increasing
security and enhancing a range of government applications.
About the SmartMX MCU Family
SmartMX MCU, the platform of choice for highly secure and fast data transactions, is a proven solution for contact, contactless
and dual interface applications with over 6 billion ICs sold. Serving banks all over the world, NXP’s SmartMX MCU secures
transactions on over one-third of the chip-based payment cards in circulation. NXP’s SmartMX products are also the core component
in a variety of digital identity schemes and are deployed in close to 120 out of 145 countries implementing e-Government programs.
Used in many sovereign electronic documents such as ePassports, citizen cards, national ID cards, driving licenses, social security
cards and, health cards, SmartMX-based services protect citizens from identity theft and reduce fraud via the products’ world-class
security features. The SmartMX family is also the preferred technology for the secure element of NFC-enabled phones.
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) enables secure connections and infrastructure for a smarter world, advancing
solutions that make lives easier, better and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications,
NXP is driving innovation in the secure connected vehicle, end-to-end security & privacy and smart connected solutions markets.
Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has 31,000 employees in more than 33 countries and
posted revenue of $9.5 billion in 2016. Find out more at www.nxp.com.
NXP, the NXP logo, and SmartMX are trademarks of NXP B.V. All other product or service names are the property of their
respective owners. © 2017 NXP B.V.
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