LifeNexus Selects Gemalto for North America's First Healthcare Payment Card

Cardtechsecurtech Conference 2007, San Francisco, California
(ots/PRNewswire) - Gemalto, a world leader in digital security, has
been chosen by LifeNexus, Inc. as the exclusive supplier of
technology and professional services for North America's first
healthcare payment card. LifeNexus will issue the Personal Health
Card directly to consumers, working with employers and other
sponsoring organizations. This groundbreaking initiative makes access
to personal health information and payment for health related
services secure, fast and convenient.

"Gemalto is excited to be working with LifeNexus on a true first
in North America - a healthcare and financial payment card in one,"
said Jack Jania, vice president, financial services for Gemalto North
America. "Together, Gemalto and LifeNexus are providing a product and
service that raises the bar for security, portability and convenience
within healthcare. This initiative is part of Gemalto's overall goal
to provide innovative, customer-focused solutions based on digital
security technology."

The new program is based on the patented LifeNexus Personal Health
Card(R) equipped with Gemalto's .NET technology to enable secure
storage of health and financial information. Consumers will use the
LifeNexus card to keep track of their personal health information,
give it to healthcare providers when needed, and then pay for
services - all with the same card. For example, individuals can store
information such as allergies, immunizations, medications, lab
results and recent trips to other providers right on the LifeNexus
Personal Health Card.

Gemalto's digital security solution also protects the privacy and
security of the cardholder. In fact, the Personal Health Card meets
privacy and security requirements set forth by the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), because the
information is encrypted and accessed only with the patient's PIN.

LifeNexus, Inc. is a rapid growth company led by a team of
executives experienced in all facets of the healthcare industry. The
company is dedicated to creating superior value for the consumer by
linking personal, financial and medical information on a single
credential.

"Through working with Gemalto, we are able to provide what
healthcare providers have been asking for - a portable, personal
health record and payment process that is secure and efficient," said
Bob Flury, president and COO for LifeNexus, Inc. "Our decision to put
our trust in Gemalto for this project is based on their ability to
innovate in secure technology, and expertise across financial and
healthcare sectors."

In addition to the LifeNexus healthcare payment card project,
Gemalto is participating in successful healthcare initiatives
worldwide in Algeria, Belgium, China, Finland, France, Germany,
Mexico, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom and Slovenia.

About Gemalto's .NET solution

The LifeNexus card is the first healthcare payment card to use
Gemalto's .NET digital technology. The Gemalto .NET card makes
digital interactions more convenient and secure for people and
organizations. It includes a computer with special cryptographic
capabilities and software optimized for security and network identity
protection. Gemalto .NET smart card technology supports multiple
applications that run on the same card simultaneously. Gemalto .NET
cards are easily integrated into existing systems - Windows Vista(TM)
supports Gemalto .NET devices right out of the box, and support is
available from Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 with
a simple download from Windows Update.

About Gemalto

Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) is a leader in digital
security with pro forma 2006 annual revenues of EUR1.7 billion,
operations in about 100 countries and over 10,000 employees including
1,500 R&D engineers. In a world where the digital revolution is
increasingly transforming our lives, Gemalto's solutions are designed
to make personal digital interactions more convenient, secure and
enjoyable.

Gemalto provides end-to-end digital security solutions, from the
development of software applications through design and production of
secure personal devices such as smart cards, SIMs, e-passports, and
tokens to the management of deployment services for its customers.
More than a billion people worldwide use the company's products and
services for telecommunications, financial services, e-government,
identity management, multimedia content, digital rights management,
IT security, mass transit and many other applications.

As the use of Gemalto's software and secure devices increases with
the number of people interacting in the digital and wireless world,
the company is poised to thrive over the coming years.

Gemalto was formed in June 2006 by the combination of Axalto and
Gemplus.

For more information, please visit www.gemalto.com

Media Contact:
Deb Montner,
Montner & Associates,
+1-203-226-9290

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