Gemalto N.V. was a Netherlands-based digital security company that provided technologies for secure digital identification, authentication, and data protection. Its products and services were used by governments, financial institutions, telecommunications providers, enterprises, and consumers worldwide.
The company’s offerings included SIM and embedded SIM technology for mobile communications, payment cards and related security solutions, government identity documents, electronic passports, access credentials, and cybersecurity software and services. Gemalto also developed solutions for connected devices, machine-to-machine communications, and the Internet of Things.
Gemalto was formed in 2006 through the merger of smart-card companies Axalto and Gemplus. The company was headquartered in Amsterdam and served customers across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Gemalto was acquired by Thales in 2019 and subsequently integrated into Thales’ digital identity and security operations. Philippe Vallée served as Gemalto’s chief executive officer during its final years as an independent company.
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