Java Card

The World’s Leading Open Platform for Embedded Secure Elements, SIMs, and Smart Cards

The Java Card Platform provides an open, interoperable environment enabling the development and deployment of portable trusted identity services to individuals and personal devices.

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Java Card is currently shipping on more than 2 billion devices/year.
Java Card has been deployed on more than 9 billion devices around the world since 1998.
More than 50% of SIM cards deployed in 2011 run Java Card.
Java Card is the engine that powers payment applications and NFC wallets around the world.
Java Card is included in billions of SIM cards, payment cards, ID cards, e-passports, and more.

Overview

Currently shipping on more than 2 billion devices/year
Deployed on more than 9 billion devices around the world since 1998
More than 50% of SIM cards deployed in 2011 run Java Card
The engine that powers payment applications NFC wallets around the world
Included in billions of SIM cards, payment cards, ID cards, e-passports, and more

Benefits

Standard platform provides interoperability
Multiple applications can be deployed on a single card
New applications can be added post-issuance
Firewall and application isolation enables several applets providers on a single card
Protection profile simplifies security certifications

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