ContactlessNews | Interac approves Collis Terminal FTT for Dual Interface testing

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Collis has announced that its Terminal Function Test Tool (FTT) has been qualified to implement Interac Association’s “Reader Terminal Interoperability and Confidence Test Guide.”

According to Collis, the Terminal FTT incorporates all the tests specified in the guide, which is designed to ensure that a terminal supporting both contact and contactless interfaces is compliant with the Dual Interface (DI) specifications put forth by Interac.

With the Terminal FTT, it is possible to detect interoperability issues before the terminal is deployed in the field, thus reducing time to market. Now that the solution is certified by Interac, log files generated by the Terminal FTT can be sent directly to Interac Association for DI certification.

According to Collis, the Terminal FTT will continue to support the “Acquirer Test Package” and the “Terminal Application Tests” for contact interface.

Collis acquired by UL

UL, previously known as Underwriters’ Laboroatory, announced the acquisition of Collis, a provider of secure transaction technology and advisory services based in Leiden, Netherlands.

The addition positions UL as a global provider of transaction security, interoperability and conformance evaluation and advisory services for the mobile, payment card, eTicketing and ID management sectors. Collis develops and tests secure transaction technology for banks, governments, mobile network operators and public transport companies.

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Collis launches all-in-one payment test suite

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