Founding Members

The OSPT Alliance was founded by leading technology companies Giesecke & Devrient, Infineon Technologies, INSIDE Secure, and Oberthur Technologies.

Giesecke & Devrient

Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) is a globally operating technology group. Established in 1852, the company initially specialized in banknote and securities printing, later adding automatic currency processing equipment to its product portfolio. Today, G&D is also a leading supplier of smart cards and cutting-edge system solutions in the fields of telecommunications, electronic payments, transportation, health care, identity, customer loyalty, pay-TV, multimedia and Internet security (public key infrastructure).

Infineon Technologies

Infineon Technologies AG offers semiconductor and system solutions addressing three central challenges to modern society: energy efficiency, mobility, and security. In the 2009 fiscal year (ending September), the company reported sales of Euro 3.03 billion with approximately 25,650 employees worldwide. With a global presence, Infineon operates through its subsidiaries in the U.S. from Milpitas, CA, in the Asia-Pacific region from Singapore, and in Japan from Tokyo.

INSIDE Secure

INSIDE's secure semiconductor products power smart cards, mobile devices, acceptance devices, and infrastructure systems. The company's expertise in microcontroller architectures, security, RF/analog design, and vertical market requirements places the company in the forefront of secure contactless, contact, embedded, and NFC technologies. INSIDE's innovation, collaboration with customers, and commitment to open standards have earned it a leadership position in markets worldwide.

Oberthur Technologies

Oberthur Technologies is a leader in the field of secure technologies. The company delivers innovation and high-quality services in the card systems, identity, fiduciary printing, and cash protection markets.