Etisalat adopts Gemalto Mobile NFC Solution for Accessing Office Facilities

Etisalat, the UAE’s leading telecoms company, is harnessing mobile NFC solution for corporate access control fromGemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security. The solution enables Etisalat’s management to securely access its head office and facilities with a single tap of a mobile phone on a contactless reader.

The new app reflects Etisalat’s commitment to innovation and to bringing convenience to modern, smart cities. The combination of Gemalto’s UpTeq Multi-tenant NFC SIM and embedded access control application showcases the potential uses of NFC in a highly secure corporate environment, with smart mobile services and trusted digital identities forming an integral part of the everyday life.

Furthermore, mobile NFC can be used for authorizing and initiating network printing. This ensures document confidentiality as well as supports Etisalat’s objective of adopting environment sustainability in all aspects of operations and business.

“Etisalat is evolving into a truly integrated service provider by introducing smart solutions and mobile apps that can make modern living in our smart cities easier, whether it’s in the office, at home, or when shopping or traveling,” said Khaled ElKhouly, Chief Marketing Officer at Etisalat. “We believe that Gemalto’s NFC experience and remarkable technical support will be valuable assets to us.”

“This deployment reflects the true potential of NFC technology which opens the door to many more new services on mobile,” said Eric Claudel, President for Middle East & Africa at Gemalto. “Etisalat is playing a key role in putting theUAE at the forefront of this mobile revolution, using the power of this technology to deliver smart services to its employees but also potentially to its corporate customers.”