ContactlessNews | Collis, Cetecom deliver tools for German eTicketing system

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Cetecom ICT Services and Collis have teamed up to develop VDV-KA Test Tools and a VDV-KA Test Lab for VDV-Kernapplikations GmbH & Co. KG’s (VDV KA KG) eTicketing project in Germany.

According to Collis, the tools and lab ensure the compliance of all core application (KA) systems in the version 1.106 with the German eTicket standard defined by VDV KA KG. The system was developed to ensure interoperability for a nation-wide eTicket network in Germany, which will enable the use of contactless card payments all over the country using different transport companies.

Cetecom’s test services for VDV KA systems are now live. All terminal types, clearing systems, SAMs and user cards can be subjected to certification tests.

As a sub-contractor, Collis has designed and built test specifications and test equipment for the test lab. The lab runs on Collis Conclusion Test Manager, which approaches each system under test via several interfaces simultaneously. The solution also uses Collis SmartLink Box and Collis SmartWave Box.

Additionally, Collis is providing its VDV-KA Test Tools for system manufactures. This is a lighter version of the tools used by Cetecom in the certification process, covering 25% of the crucial tests for certifying terminals and cards. According to Collis, these test tools are intended to ultimately speed up the official certification process.

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.

Calgary pilots smart card payments for public transit

Calgary, Alberta is pushing forward with the anticipated summer launch of a new smart card payment system for public transit, according to the Calgary Herald.

OTI to deliver 30,000 NFC readers in the U.S.

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OTI did not reveal who will receive the readers, but assured that the devices would be used to support the migration towards contactless payments and NFC in the U.S.

Collis launches all-in-one payment test suite

Collis announced the release of the all-in-one Collis Brand Test Tool for a complete EMV contact and contactless solution. The Collis Brand Test Tool has been developed for acquirers, retailers and processors that are involved in the development, testing and deployment of card acceptance devices.

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