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<title>ICC Solutions Latest News</title><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/index.html</link><description>Latest News</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:date>2012-04-21T00:01:00+01:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:24:36 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title>ICC Solutions Receives Two Queen&#x2019;s Awards for Enterprise in both International Trade and Innovation</title><category>Awards</category><dc:date>2012-04-21T00:01:00+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/e1b250d2733237f6d5ac68b95b9bf591-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/e1b250d2733237f6d5ac68b95b9bf591-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions Limited, the independent UK-based company regarded as a global leader in the provision of highly efficient EMV (also known as Chip & PIN) test and certification tools, has achieved the high accolade of receiving two Queen&rsquo;s Awards for Enterprise in both the International Trade and Innovation categories.


These highly prestigious awards are the most coveted corporate prize in the UK, honouring outstanding companies achieving the highest levels of excellence who have made an outstanding contribution to the British economy and are awarded annually by Her Majesty The Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an advisory committee that includes representatives of government, industry and commerce.   


...Dave Maisey, CEO at ICC Solutions and Co-Founder, proudly comments: &ldquo;This is a tremendous achievement for our Company, especially to win both the International Trade and Innovation Awards in The Queen&rsquo;s Diamond Jubilee Year.   This clearly demonstrates that ICC Solutions is truly capable of  comprehensively  servicing a global market with the most innovative tools to the highest levels of excellence, therefore ensuring that EMV and Payment Association certifications can be performed as efficiently as possible. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICC Solutions ready with Visa Mobile Payment Application (VMPA) Test &#x26; Certification Tools</title><category>Visa Mobile</category><category>ICCSimCTC</category><dc:date>2012-04-16T20:00:10+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/99417424df9c2e1a9350db8062a3725b-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/99417424df9c2e1a9350db8062a3725b-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions is delighted to announce the immediate availability of ICCSimCTC: Visa Mobile being the first test tool which was qualified by Visa to perform the VMPA certification tests for Visa Mobile Contactless Payment Specification (VMCPS).


...However, new technologies allow for the introduction of consumer devices with different form factors that are capable of conducting Visa contactless payment transactions. 

...Josep Gil, Applus+ IT Business Unit Director, commented &ldquo;This new generation of test tool is a key step forward for payment systems integration in mobile devices.   Applus+, as one of the three Visa recognized laboratory worldwide for VMPA certification tests, has decided to trust in ICC Solutions to complete its testing services portfolio for smart phones, tablets, tokens and other daily used smart devices. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICC Solutions receives qualification from Discover&#xae; for End to End and Host Certification</title><category>ICCSimTMat</category><category> Discover</category><dc:date>2012-01-24T19:52:16+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/130c70ebbf535b4f7c000a8c2dfb2b59-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/130c70ebbf535b4f7c000a8c2dfb2b59-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Discover D-PAS Acquirer-Terminal End-to-End test plan contains the test cases that may be executed by an Acquirer to validate that the Acquirer&rsquo;s infrastructure and terminals can support D- PAS chip card transactions.


This Discover D-PAS Acquirer Host Test Plan contains the test cases that may be executed by an Acquirer to validate that their host systems can support D-PAS chip card transactions.

&ldquo;The qualification of these new test packages allows us to ensure the availability of leading-edge technology for our Acquirers so that they can maintain conformance to our network specifications&rdquo; said Troy Bernard, Director of Chip Payment Technology at Discover.


According to Dave Maisey CEO / Managing Director at ICC Solutions, &ldquo;ICC Solutions&rsquo; is delighted to welcome these new test packages, qualified by Discover, to our extensive portfolio, re- enforcing our position as a global leader of recognised test solutions serving all Payment Associations. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Smart Card Alliance 2012 Payments Summit</title><category>Events</category><dc:date>2012-01-11T11:38:36+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/84e818f0efceec970787f6f9bc5e5e6c-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/84e818f0efceec970787f6f9bc5e5e6c-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions is a Silver Sponsor at the Smart Card Alliance 2012 Payments Summit which takes place in Hilton Salt Lake City Center in Utah from the 8th -10th February 2012.


The 5th Annual Payments Summit is building on previous successes: After years of double-digit participation growth, the Summit moves to a larger meeting space to accommodate a more broadly-focused agenda, combining the rapidly growing council meetings with a new "Roadmap to EMV Payments" conference track which recently drew hundreds of attendees to Chicago.   The result is a single, large All Payments Event covering every leading transaction platform: Card payments, mobile payments, and transit payments.   Join us for what the Smart Card Alliance does best&mdash;bringing experienced smart card practitioners and suppliers together with innovative solutions developers and end users across the payments, mobile, and transit markets.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICC Solutions Joins EMV Academy</title><category>EMV</category><dc:date>2011-11-15T07:18:23+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/9c8d20948a811b9c0015926e118201a2-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/9c8d20948a811b9c0015926e118201a2-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions&rsquo; membership in the EMV Academy enables both companies to open up new channels for customers to access the most innovative suite of EMV training, contact and contactless test solutions on the market. 

...&ldquo;We are very pleased to partner with the EMV Academy, which will enable both companies to offer a comprehensive solutions and services portfolio which will be strongly focused on assisting the migration to EMV in the US.&rdquo;

...ICC Solutions is the global leader in provision of unique contact and contactless test tool packages used world-wide by Payment Schemes, Terminal and Card Vendors, Test Labs, Acquiring Banks and Merchants / Retailers.   The ICCSim portfolio is used during preparation and formal submission for all Payment Association terminal certifications (INTERAC contact and contactless, M-TIP and NIV for MasterCard, Visa ADVT and ADVT qVSDC Device Module) plus Visa Contactless (qVSDC and MSD) and EMV Level 2 / Entry Point application development, debug and type approval. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICC Solutions Release ICCSimTMat: EMV v4.3a</title><category>ICCSimTMat</category><category>EMV</category><dc:date>2011-11-08T18:01:12+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/ace61e72a92f93f98bcbf75dee51199b-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/ace61e72a92f93f98bcbf75dee51199b-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions is delighted to announce the immediate availability of the ICCSimTMat: EMV v4.3a tool


Fully qualified and approved by EMVCo, as used by test labs for EMV level 2 type approvals.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICC Solutions at Cartes</title><category>Events</category><dc:date>2011-10-31T20:25:24+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/b9ec5f56057626b12f1bfa61f760f88a-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/b9ec5f56057626b12f1bfa61f760f88a-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions would like to welcome you at Cartes 2011 from November 15th - 17th.    We will be at stand 4 L 032 and would love you to come and say hello.


We will be demonstrating our ICCSimTMat tool along with ICCSimCTC, Developer and Host.    Please ask at the booth for a demo.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICC Solutions receives qualification from MasterCard for MasterCard PayPass Testing</title><category>ICCSimTMat</category><category>MasterCard</category><dc:date>2011-08-12T15:43:02+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/5f4319f5e7bab8c3c6ac817a84e0e934-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/5f4319f5e7bab8c3c6ac817a84e0e934-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICCSimTMat: PayPass for MasterCard features the same high level of automation and operational efficiency as experienced in the existing Network Integration Validation (NIV) and MTIP for MasterCard test packages previously qualified by MasterCard and in use worldwide.


ICCSimTMat: PayPass for MasterCard features easy-to-follow test instructions plus automated analysis of each test case result without suffering the logistical problems created by complex hardware and card probe configurations or having to manage large decks of test cards.


Christian Delporte, Head of Chip Engineering at MasterCard Worldwide said "MasterCard is happy to see that ICC Solutions was able to implement the new PayPass TIP test tool requirements with success. 

...According to Dave Maisey CEO / Managing Director at ICC Solutions, &ldquo;ICC Solutions&rsquo; welcomes this opportunity to further extend our MasterCard portfolio by offering another ICCSimTMat test package qualified by MasterCard. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICC Solutions receives qualification from EMVCo for Entry Point Testing</title><category>ICCSimTMat</category><category>Entry Point</category><dc:date>2011-07-21T11:07:27+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/1b5b2ef5908235a17fc7a8583de3db58-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/1b5b2ef5908235a17fc7a8583de3db58-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions is delighted to announce the immediate availability of ICCSimTMat: Entry Point qualified by EMVCo to perform Type Approval of Book A and Book B Test Cases.   EMV Contactless Specifications for Payment Systems &ndash; Book A and Book B, defines the terminal requirements necessary to select an EMV Contactless Application in an international interchange environment and provides for backward compatibility with already existing Contactless Applications.


...ICCSimTMat: Entry Point is an extremely efficient and cost effective test package similar to ICCSimTMat: EMV Level 2 qualified by EMVCo to perform Type Approval of EMV Terminal Level 2 Test Cases which has been used successfully by EMVCo certified test laboratories and terminal manufacturers worldwide for many years during application development, debug and type approval stages..


...According to Dave Maisey CEO / Managing Director at ICC Solutions, &ldquo;ICC Solutions&rsquo; welcomes this latest addition to our ICCSimTMat portfolio offering another test package qualified by EMVCo, confirming our position as the global leader of recognised test solutions. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICCSimTMat approved by American Express for the Canadian Market for Terminal Certification</title><category>ICCSimTMat</category><category>AMEX</category><dc:date>2011-05-25T11:45:52+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/ab7614ef43d2540854e6af73c89e0dc4-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/ab7614ef43d2540854e6af73c89e0dc4-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions is delighted to announce that American Express has approved ICCSimTMat test packages containing the American Express ICC Payment Specification (AEIPS) Test Cases to perform chip terminal certifications in Canada to enable acceptance of American Express branded Chip cards.


...ICC Solutions is already recognized as a leading supplier of acquirer certification test tool packages in the Canadian market selected by the largest acquirers, processors and VAR&rsquo;s in Canada.


...ICC Solutions is able to offer a complete set of fully qualified test packages for all formal Payment Association certifications in addition to EMVCo Level 2 type approval.   Additionally, these test tools can also be used during the development phase and internal quality assurance testing in readiness for the formal certification process.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICC Solutions announces ICCSimTMat test package implementing the UK Cards Association (UKCA) Pre-Requisite Test Cases</title><category>ICCSimTMat</category><dc:date>2011-02-08T11:12:04+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/00f2c15983bdd3acfaecaba60460dea2-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/00f2c15983bdd3acfaecaba60460dea2-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions is delighted to announce the immediate availability of ICCSimTMat: UKCA Pre-Req being the first automated test package implementing the UK Cards Association (UKCA) Pre-Requisite Test Cases which comprise a subset of test cases selected from each Payment Association certification pack (M-TIP for MasterCard, Visa ADVT and JCB).


ICCSimTMat enables the UK Cards Association (UKCA) Pre-Requisite testing to be performed using a reliable and efficient test environment which features easy-to-follow test instructions and automated analysis of the test results without the logistical problems created by complex hardware and card probe configurations or having to manage large decks of test cards.


This combination ICCSimTMat test package is the most cost effective means to perform the UK Cards Association (UKCA) Pre-Requisite testing, however individual ICCSimTMat test packages, being the only solution recognised and fully approved by all Payment Associations, should still be considered if intending to perform the formal Payment Association certification tests.


...According to Dave Maisey CEO / Managing Director at ICC Solutions &ldquo;ICC Solutions&rsquo; welcomes this opportunity to further extend our ICCSimTMat portfolio by offering a ICCSimTMat test package implementing the UK Cards Association (UKCA) Pre-Requisite Test Cases enabling greater efficiency in preparing for certification.&rdquo;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICC Solutions receives qualification from MasterCard for M-TIP Testing</title><category>ICCSimTMat</category><category>MasterCard</category><dc:date>2010-05-20T14:21:10+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/3ad72013124e9476aa96cb57e9673874-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/3ad72013124e9476aa96cb57e9673874-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions is delighted to announce the immediate availability of ICCSimTMat: MC TIP test packages and upgrades supporting the new MasterCard Terminal Integration Process (M-TIP) qualified by MasterCard. 

...This will enable both new and existing customers to benefit from the same level of automation and operational efficiency as experienced in the existing NIV and TIP for MasterCard test packages which are also qualified by MasterCard.


...Christian Delporte, Head of Chip Engineering at MasterCard Worldwide said "MasterCard is happy to see that ICC Solutions was able to implement the new M-TIP test tool requirements with success and in a short time frame. 

...These new M-TIP test packages will enable efficient, reliable and cost effective M-TIP testing for MasterCard member banks and vendors also benefiting from rapid despatch and early availability of future updates without the need to wait for physical cards!.&rdquo;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICCSimTMat selected by Chase Paymentech to perform Merchant certification in Canada</title><category>ICCSimTMat</category><dc:date>2010-05-10T10:29:08+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/17c8c54e1cb79fa8e83f86d88e7725e2-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/17c8c54e1cb79fa8e83f86d88e7725e2-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions Limited is delighted to announce that Chase Paymentech has selected a customized ICCSimTMat test package to perform Chase Paymentech merchant certification of point of sale (POS) terminals deployed in Canada.


The customized ICCSimTMat test package has been developed to provide a powerful yet user-friendly environment enabling efficient test campaigns featuring automated analysis of the test results and supports POS terminal certification for American Express, Interac Association, MasterCard and Visa.


...We are excited about this new tool which will help expedite the EMV certification process, a real time-saver for our merchants.&rdquo; said Bill Farris Vice-President Product Development.


...According to Dave Maisey, CEO / Managing Director at ICC Solutions &ldquo;ICC Solutions&rsquo; welcomes this opportunity to provide Chase Paymentech with the combination ICCSimTMat test package which is based on our unique programmable ICCSim card based test tool platform. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>INTERAC Contactless Terminal Interoperability and Confidence Test Package</title><category>ICCSimTMat</category><category>INTERAC</category><dc:date>2009-12-12T11:27:54+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/95e409579f9894fed91dcdd01e8808f8-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/95e409579f9894fed91dcdd01e8808f8-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Terminals and Readers will have been through the certification process with an Interac Association Laboratory (for contactless) and an EMVCo laboratory (for contact) potentially at different times (and only certified at that time for one or the other interface). 

...This test package is built on the industry recognised ICCSimTMat test platform which is also used to test compliance with the test cases defined in the INTERAC Contactless Terminal Application Certification Guide. 

...ICC Solutions is the only test tool vendor able to offer fully validated test packages for all payment scheme terminal certifications which includes INTERAC, TIP for MasterCard and Visa ADVT. 

...According to Dave Maisey, CEO / Managing Director at ICC Solutions, &ldquo;ICC Solutions is delighted to be the first tool vendor to offer the INTERAC Contactless Terminal Interoperability and Confidence Test Package. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>INTERAC qualifies Contactless Payment Certification Test Packages from ICC Solutions</title><category>ICCSimTMat</category><category>INTERAC</category><dc:date>2009-08-20T12:26:42+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/aef138ec3d6a2e2956c11f64ff923600-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/aef138ec3d6a2e2956c11f64ff923600-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[These are the first contactless payment certification test packages available in the market to be approved by Interac Association, who consider contactless as the ultimate platform for achieving fast, efficient small ticket payment (STP) capability for INTERAC Direct Payment (IDP) transactions.


These INTERAC contactless test packages are based on the industry recognised ICCSimCTC (Card) and ICCSimTMat (Terminal) test platforms developed to test compliance against the test cases defined in the Functional PICC and Contactless Terminal Application Certification Guides. 

...ICC Solutions is the only test tool vendor able to offer fully validated test packages for all payment scheme terminal certifications which includes INTERAC, TIP for MasterCard and Visa ADVT. 

...According to Dave Maisey, CEO / Managing Director at ICC Solutions, &ldquo;ICC Solutions is delighted to be the first tool vendor to be approved by Interac Association for INTERAC contactless card and device certification test packages. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ICC Solutions receives qualification from MasterCard for NIV Testing</title><category>ICCSimTMat</category><category>MasterCard</category><dc:date>2009-07-27T12:25:06+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/0c070b15ffa17f1d800528940524df15-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.iccsolutions.com/News/pressroom/files/0c070b15ffa17f1d800528940524df15-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ICC Solutions is the only test tool vendor able to offer fully validated test packages for EMV Level 2 type approval and all payment scheme terminal certifications. 

...Christian Delporte, Head of Chip Engineering at MasterCard Worldwide said "We are pleased that the tool offered by ICC Solutions, a recognized player in the chip testing market, is qualified as part of the MasterCard program. 

...According to Dave Maisey CEO / Managing Director at ICC Solutions &ldquo;ICC Solutions&rsquo; welcomes this opportunity to further extend our MasterCard portfolio by offering this fully approved NIV test solution based on our unique programmable ICCSim card based test tool platform.   This new MasterCard NIV test solution will enable efficient, reliable and cost effective NIV testing for MasterCard member banks and vendors also able to benefit from early availability of future updates without the need to wait for physical cards!.&rdquo;]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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