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eSIM? This way, please! 🫱

We are proud to announce that G+D has been recognized as a leader in the eSIM Orchestration Landscape by Counterpoint Research!

The latest Global eSIM Orchestration CORE report (COmpetitive, Ranking, and Evaluation) maps active players according to their capabilities and success in the ecosystem.

Following our recent recognition as a pacesetter in eSIM Enablement and Provisioning, our ongoing commitment to creating the best possible end-to-end eSIM solution is paying off! With AirOn360 Entitlement Server we complement our secure eSIM service for the best possible customer experience! 🤝🏻

If you’re not familiar with our Entitlement solution yet, then this is a good moment to take a look: https://di-ri.co/o4ofA

The development process of a payment card with purpose: providing secure and convenient financial transactions, sprouting from nature's bounty 🌽

More and more people are attaching importance to sustainable products - and a lot can be achieved in the area of too. With our latest edition, Convego Natural, we use by-products from corn or sugar cane to create functional, everyday tools - and with a reduced impact on the environment.

But how does this actually work? 🤔

Step 1 - Initial Processing: The journey begins in industrial settings where corn is processed to break it down into usable raw materials and leverage its renewable nature.

Step 2 - Bacterial Processing: Specific bacteria perform natural fermentation, converting the plant substrates into polylactic acid (PLA), a type of biodegradable synthetic material.

Step 3 - Material Formation: This PLA undergoes several treatments to transform it into a stable, usable form. It is heated and moulded into plastic-like beads, which are the building blocks for creating the cards.

Step 4 - Card Production: These beads are then manufactured into the Convego Natural cards, maintaining all the functional attributes of a standard payment card but with a lower environmental footprint.

We believe, that Convego Natural cards are a step towards more sustainable practices in the payment sector. In addition, banks and card issuers can adapt to the growing needs of their customers, who want their awareness of sustainability reflected in their payment cards.

Learn more on how G+D is empowering sustainability through everyday payments: https://di-ri.co/xWtga

How can smooth border crossings increase prosperity within the country?

The example of Namibia and Botswana shows it: The two countries simplified their mutual border controls in 2023. They allowed their citizens to use their national identity cards as travel documents between the two countries. 🤝🏻

The result: fast, smooth, and safe travel between the two countries, which in turn promotes cultural and economic exchange.

“By enabling smoother border crossings, both countries expect to boost their economies, while at the same time making life easier for many of their citizens,” says Thomas Morian, Vice President of International Relations at Veridos. “It’s a first for southern Africa, and a catalyst for trade in the region.” 🌍

Our subsidiary Veridos, the world's leading provider of integrated identity solutions, supported Namibia and Botswana in harmonizing their procedures and documents. This innovation serves as a model for other countries. It also illustrates the opportunities that arise from the harmonization of card technologies to enable smooth travel in southern Africa.

Read more about the benefits of smooth border crossings: https://di-ri.co/4oJVg

Can cash flows be secure, resilient, sustainable, and efficient all at once? 🧐

The Magyar Nemzeti Bank, Hungary’s national bank, answers with a resounding 'yes'! By utilizing automation in different areas, efficiency and speed increases simultaneously.

Partnering with G+D, they have revolutionized cash handling using our innovative Nota Tray solution. Our durable, reusable Nota Trays replace traditional cardboard and money bags, thus drastically reducing waste and enhancing operational efficiencies.

This collaboration not only speeds up processing but also fortifies security and boosts sustainability in cash circulation.

Take a closer look at our case study in our newest Spotlight article: https://di-ri.co/AQ1QH

We are thrilled to announce that Thomas Tarantino, our Technology Director, has been elected as the President of ICMA! 🎉

As an expert instrumental in G+D's leadership role in card innovation, Thomas aims to bring new, innovative perspectives to the industry with a strong focus on sustainability. Under his leadership, ICMA will foster greater collaboration within the industry and push the boundaries of payment card design.

At G+D, we are committed to working closely with our industry peers to develop better payment card products for end-customers. Our Convego Labs is at the forefront of bringing cutting-edge innovations to life, using new materials and techniques like the Convego Parley Ocean Wave card made from ocean plastic. 🌍💳

Innovation as a service and co-creation with our customers in-house allow us to continually create unique, sustainable card solutions that not only meet but exceed consumer expectations.

Dive into our interview with Thomas Tarantino to learn more about his vision for the ICMA and the future of bankcard design.

Recently, we’ve introduced you to the eCall system. So what's next in terms of automotive safety? Of course: Next Gen eCall! 🆘☎️

Let’s first take a quick look back at eCall and how it works: If you ever find yourself in a road accident, your car utilizes its eSIM to instantly activate an emergency call (eCall), automatically sending crucial details like your location and the severity of the crash to rescue teams.

The Next Generation eCall builds upon the foundation of eCall, incorporating advanced features such as:

▶ increased data transmission capabilities through 4G and 5G, e.g. for detailed information on impact severity, the number of occupants and vehicle telematics
▶ full eSIM support to enable a fast and reliable connection via the strongest mobile network available
▶ design focused on interoperability across vehicle manufacturers and emergency service providers

The aim: ensure rapid assistance when it’s needed most.

To gain a deeper understanding of the incredible technology behind Next Gen eCall, check out the slides 👇

And don’t forget to take a look at our case study: https://di-ri.co/Tbjv1

Venturing into digital assets? Losing control shouldn't be a thing you worry about. 🤝

As digital assets attract a broader range of people looking to diversify their portfolios, integrating into conventional banking services has become a strategic imperative for staying competitive.

However, the fear of losing access – essentially losing control over your investments – remains a significant concern. The need for a practical solution is real.

As a global leader, we've recognized this need and are enabling financial institutions to help retail investors navigate the digital asset landscape with confidence.

Learn what sets Convego TruSafe apart:

🔄 Recovery Mechanism: TruSafe’s unique distributed recovery service ensures that financial institutions customers' can regain access seamlessly, even if they lose their card by simply tapping the reissued card on the phone. Regardless of the scenario, they always retain full and irrevocable ownership of their digital assets

By integrating Convego TruSafe, financial institutions can unlock new growth opportunities by providing their customers with a secure and intuitive digital asset management experience. In a rapidly evolving market, this positions them as pioneers in the digital asset space, while strengthening customer relationships.

Explore the key to empowering trust and control of digital assets : https://pages.gi-de.com/convego-trusafe

Which color do you think of when talking about cash? For us, it’s clearly: green! 💶🌳

Our concept of green cash infrastructure, addresses various key reasons that call for a global sustainability approach. Among them: environmental protection, social justice, resource efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.

By building a green cash infrastructure, sustainable and smart building trends are merged with intelligent systems and a commitment to renewable energy, as shown in our five pillars:

⚒️ building and construction: optimizing energy usage and ensuring a comfortable working environment

♻️ waste and recycling management: implementing innovative solutions to minimize single-use packaging and to maximize recycling

📍 logistics and location: internal and external route optimization to minimize emissions

🦾 machines and plant processes: enhancing energy conservation with smart appliances and automated production

💡 energy efficiency: use of renewable energy sources and vehicle efficiency

By integrating these topics, we aim for a holistic view of sustainability over the entire life cycle, shaping a future, where green factories are not only a vision but a tangible and sustainable reality.

Does AI have prejudices against certain groups of people? 🤖

Unfortunately, yes. There are already many well-documented cases in which AI algorithms have behaved extremely negatively towards different ethnic groups and genders. And some companies also behave unethically when using AI, for example when collected data is used for purposes that the person concerned is not aware of.

The European Union has already reacted to these problems. It has announced that before the end of this year, it will pass a law that prohibits the monitoring or social scoring of people, for example.

As a leading provider of identity solutions, our joint venture Veridos also attaches great importance to trustworthy AI and is working intensively with partners from science and industry in this area. "Trustworthy AI is a key focus of our work. We want to ensure that our AI systems act fairly and transparently and respect people's personal self-determination," says Letizia Bordoli, AI Lead and Senior AI Product Manager at Veridos.

To achieve this, Veridos continuously trains its AI models and focuses on diversifying the training data. When doing this, we attach great importance to both protecting user data and guaranteeing data sovereignty: so-called federated learning allows an algorithm to be trained on several decentralized devices or servers without the data itself being exchanged. This minimizes the risk of data breaches. In addition, we use strict testing methods to recognize and avoid biases in the algorithm. 🔎

We don’t only emphasize ethical AI, but also take care to protect privacy in AI solutions. How do we do this? Find out in our Spotlight article: https://di-ri.co/TjQEM

Raising our glasses to another winner: mecSOLAR wins the 2024 IoT Evolution Asset Tracking Award 🥂

mecSOLAR is our new, revolutionary solar-powered IoT tracking solution. With supply chain crime being at an all-time high, the need for secure asset tracking solutions becomes tremendous.

The crux of the matter, however, lies in their profitability for businesses. With its versatile telematics unit, mecSOLAR ticks all the boxes:

✅ long-term operational lifespan
✅ minimal maintenance required
✅ real-time GPS tracking during movement

This makes it ideal specifically for tracking non-powered logistics objects, such as shipping containers, swap bodies, trailers, rail vehicles and more.

“The award rewards mecSOLAR for its ingenuity and real-world applicability. This is especially relevant in a world where staggering losses in the hundreds of millions have been reported in 2023”, says Stefan Heimerl, Global Head of IoT Solutions.

The award is presented by IoT Evolution World and Crossfire Media. We are very honored for this recognition of our excellence in innovation and our ambition to set new benchmarks in telematics innovation.

Curious to learn more? Then head this way: https://di-ri.co/Uxh9D

Could you make an error-free transfer with your eyes closed? You might find that hard to imagine – but it could be an everyday scenario for some.

By 2050, 1.6 billion world citizens are expected to be 65 or older. The number of people with sight loss will increase by 55% across the globe over the next three decades.

We as a global company, believe that banking should adapt to its user's needs and demands. Inclusive services must no longer be a “nice to have”, but are rightly at the top of the agenda for banks and fintechs. 🤝

Understanding this trend in , we have therefore provided the More Accessible Payment Suite (MAP), which not only includes physical and digital solutions, but also calls for co-design and awareness-raising in order to jointly create an accessible payment infrastructure: We are working on remote onboarding solutions, audio content via QR code or tactile elements and color contrasts on cards, for example.

Want to learn more about how we make payments more accessible for everyone? Take a look here: https://pages.gi-de.com/more-accessible-payments

Offline transactions: like cash, just digital! 💶🌐

Whether via smart watches, digital cards or wallets – digital payments are becoming increasingly popular. In comparison to 2023, the value of digital payments is estimated to increase by a remarkable 15% this year. However, in the absence of adequate network coverage or reliable power source, payments are held in limbo or declined, with frustration for end users, merchants, and service providers alike.

The introduction of fully offline digital payment capabilities starts right there:

👉 Financial Inclusion: Extended reach for those without stable internet access
👉 Enhanced Resilience: Smooth transactions even during network disruptions
👉 Privacy and Security: Cash-like anonymity, boosting user confidence

As an innovative offline payment solution G+D Filia Unplugged can be seamlessly integrated into existing payment offerings. Financial service provider can offer a seamless and resilient digital payment experience to their customers, even when they are offline. G+D Filia Unplugged is part of a technology solution set that has been field tested by central and commercial banks around the world. 🙌

➡️ Read more about the benefits here: https://di-ri.co/lYJer

The best conversations happen… next to a money counting machine! 💸

At least that was the case for us at the IKOM trade fair of the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

In addition to demonstrating our BPS C1s counting machine at our stand, we had the opportunity to talk to many talented students from scientific and technology programmes and gain a feel for what they hope to achieve in their professional lives. 💬

Being able to exchange ideas with so many interested young people was an absolute enrichment for us! We are even more glad that many of you have already applied to us.

Would you also like to start your career at G+D and make the lives of billions of people safer with us? Then take a look at our careers page: https://www.gi-de.com/en/careers/jobs

What if there was a digital payment solution that has the same advantages as cash? 🤔

Wait – there is! It’s called Filia Unplugged, and it’s our new solution for seamless and secure offline transactions.

This token-based solution also works in areas with limited or no connectivity and can be integrated into existing digital payment offerings, including commercial banks’ tokenized deposit systems, instant payment systems, or mobile money services.

While even the digital-first economy is not immune to power outages or connectivity problems, the biggest impact of G+D Filia Unplugged lies in remote areas, emerging economies and countries where cash is the predominant payment method.

✅ It is designed with three protection layers and cash-like features to provide reliability, security, and trust.
✅ It enables digital transactions without the need for expensive devices like smartphones.

This way, it not only strengthens payment resilience but also has the potential to drive financial inclusion for nearly 1.4 billion unbanked people worldwide.

Intrigued? Find more information here: https://di-ri.co/CFslW

Automotive safety is just one call away 📞🚗
.. as you can read in our new case study on Automotive eCall. So how does the automatic emergency response system work?

The entire service relies on eSIM technology, seamlessly integrated into the car during manufacturing. In the event of an accident, the eSIM automatically enables an automated emergency call (eCall) transmitting vital information, such as location and accident severity, to emergency responders.

This way, the eCall system can speed up emergency response times by up to 50% and reduce the number of fatalities by at least 5%, saving up to 2,500 lives annually across the EU.

Thanks to the flexible customization and switching of local Mobile Network Operator (MNO) profiles over-the-air, the eSIM also ensures global connectivity and therefore a reliable safety net – regardless of location.

➡️ Dive deeper into the possibilities of eCall and find out about the benefits of G+D's Automotive eSIM solution in our case study: https://di-ri.co/Vk82V

A day full of sunshine, football and lots of members of the G+D family from all over Europe gathered in one place - our G+D European Championship was a complete success. 💪 😎

Last weekend, more than 400 colleagues came together in Munich to follow a particularly beautiful tradition at G+D: For every major football competition, our sports club organizes a counterpart for the G+D family. This time, 16 teams from all over Europe took part in context of the European Championship - including colleagues from Netcetera , Veridos and secunet Security Networks AG additionally to our international G+D locations.

But it was not only about the sporting competition with exciting highlights like a dramatic final victory of Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH in a penalty shoot-out, but also about networking and coming together with international colleagues and their families. Accompanied by plenty of people who cheered to the players, delicious food and an even spectacular performance by a samba band of colleagues.

Congratulations to all participants and many thanks to the organizers of the event! We are already looking forward to the next edition in 2026. ⚽ 😁

Keeping up with the rapidly changing market demands and consumer expectations in can be challenging for banks. Outsourcing to 'as a service' providers can be a lever for efficiency.

Traditional banks today find themselves in a highly competitive market environment. They have to compete with extremely fast and flexible neo-banks and fintechs, while aiming to preserve their legacy.

Due to their typically smaller size, these digital-first neo-banks are more agile. Their main focus: scaling operations efficiently while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Outsourcing certain processes can be a huge lever for banks to boost their efficiency and scalability. One of the processes that could benefit from the 'as a service' model is payment card issuance.

Our newly introduced modern card issuance platform Convego(r) Service Market recognizes the challenging circumstances: It offers a streamlined solution for outsourced card issuance and associated services. By handling everything from card creation to personalization and delivery, it allows banks to focus more on their customer and less on operational logistics. This way, they can not only enhance their operational efficiency but also enable a swift adaption to evolving customer needs.

Learn more about this key trend in the payment industry – the shift towards 'as a service' models in modern card issuance – in our latest : https://di-ri.co/T0kv0

2024 is all about sport in Europe:
The European Football Championships are currently filling the stadiums in Germany, and not just the die-hard football fans are getting excited. Last week, the European Athletics Championships came to an end in Rome. And the final preparations for this year's Summer Olympics are underway in Paris - to name just a few of the sporting highlights.

In the spirit of sport, a special evening was recently held at our headquarters in Munich: Our Banknote Collection Foundation scoured its holdings for banknotes that highlight and depict the theme of sport in a variety of ways.

As part of national identity, sport helps to strengthen the sense of belonging within a country or region. Every country has at least one sport that is either part of its tradition, its cultural heritage or even its national sport, be it rugby in Fiji, ice hockey in Canada or athletics in Kenya.

Some of these beautiful and impressive specimens are now on display in an exhibition. Wolfram Seidemann, CEO of G+D Currency Technology, set the tone for the evening with some exciting background information and interesting facts from the world of .

Oh, and of course, the fans didn't miss out either: everyone joined in the excitement at public viewing and enjoyed a great evening of .

Did you know that banknotes can still have a purpose at the end of their life? 🌱💸

To ensure a high level of security, today’s conventional destruction systems have to cut banknotes into extremely small shreds. What many people do not know: Cutting banknotes shortens the underlying cotton fibers and thus makes it hard or even impossible to reuse them.

As we are constantly applying innovation and expertise in making the entire cash cycle greener, we are proud to announce a breakthrough technology for repurposing banknotes at the end of their lives: the Banknote Fiber Extractor (BFE).

How does this work? The BFE is working with a high-tech turbo mill which creates pressure-shear stresses, intense accelerations, air turbulences, and vortexes to decompose cotton-based banknotes while maintaining the integrity of underlying cotton and cellulose fibers.

The result is a valuable fiber material that can be conveniently compressed, transported, and further reused in a wide range of applications – from typical papermaking to fiber-injection molding to even newly created products, such as packaging solutions.

Read more about this game-changing technology in our latest Spotlight article: https://di-ri.co/R1YhM

The Year of the Dragon is said to have a special magic - and the jury of the Élan Award of Excellence seems to agree. 🥳

Together with Starbucks, we wanted to design a special gift card for customers in China to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. The card was to be a festive red color, symbolizing good luck and prosperity. Through constant experimentation and technical innovation, the flocking technique has been refined to be compatible with payment cards. Flocking in different colors was incorporated into the card, giving the images a more dimensional and tactile feel.

The result is a very special gift card that Starbucks customers love. 😍

Yet this wasn't our only award finalist: In addition to another gift card for Starbucks, this time with a cherry blossom motif, we were also nominated in the Innovation and Unique Innovation categories.

At G+D, we are dedicated to advancing payment technologies and helping banks offer unique payment cards to their customers. As such, it makes us proud to be recognized as one of the driving forces in the industry. 🏆