Gemalto N.V. was a digital security and identity company that provided technologies designed to protect digital identities, data and communications. The company served businesses, governments and telecommunications providers with products and services supporting secure access, authentication, encryption and identity management.
Its offerings included payment cards and payment-security solutions, SIM and embedded SIM technology, mobile connectivity services, government identity documents, electronic passports, biometric identification systems, enterprise authentication tools and security solutions for connected devices. Gemalto also provided software, consulting and related services to help organizations manage digital credentials and secure transactions.
Founded in 2006 through the merger of Axalto and Gemplus, Gemalto operated internationally and served customers across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. The company was led by Chief Executive Officer Philippe Vallée before it was acquired by Thales in 2019. Gemalto’s operations were subsequently integrated into Thales’ digital identity and security business, and Gemalto is no longer an independent publicly traded company.
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