NBS Technologies launches SmartSys™ - the new machine control software

SmartSys™ is NBS Technologies' newest advance in machine control technology designed by our own software design team, UbiQ®, to run our Horizon card personalization equipment.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) June 13, 2007 -- NBS is proud to announce the introduction of SmartSys™, the newest machine control software that offers superior functionality for the Horizon® family of card personalization products.

Developed by NBS' software group, UbiQ®, the SmartSys™ MCS Platform is not only a machine control platform but the foundation for a suite of products that will allow customers to go beyond standard machine control. From detailed data mining, superior data security and encryption, to easier file integration and operator monitoring the SmartSys™ application suite ensures that every card processed complies with international regulatory standards in mind.

"The SmartSys™ MCS Platform represents over two years of product development effort whose main purpose is to provide a 'go-forward', state-of-the-art platform for end-to-end secure card production." remarks Eliot Sobel, Director, CTC Business Unit. "We believe that SmartSys™ puts NBS at the forefront of machine control technology for card personalization. Our software can be run on the NBS Horizon card personalization system and offers competitive equipment transparency."

The SmartSys™ MCS Platform represents a significant leap forward in both operation and machine management with tangible benefits including:

> Easier to use - Brand new user interface designed for the production floor.

> Easier to train - Simpler user interface allowing for quicker ramp up time for new staff.

> Improved machine control and error recovery - Significantly improved machine control and error logging to identify and address application and production errors.

> Improved Diagnostics -Improved diagnostics which enable support groups to better analyze and diagnose application and production issues.

> Improved reporting - Detailed reports which provide information on the production status of a particular job. There are also improved machine and job logs which allow for more detailed reporting.

> Data security Compliance (New VISA requirements) - Fully compliant with Visa's new data security and encryption requirements. This will allow you to continue to meet all applicable Visa production requirements for Banks and Bureau's.

> Improved File Handling - Support for highly variable input file formats including embedded FIR records, layouts (line locations), enabling cross-vendor file support. This minimizes the overall support costs.

> Production Monitoring - Real-time, detailed information on machine utilization, and production status.

> Tighter integration into the EMV products - EMV application integration into the machine control software which provides a tightly coupled solution.

> More consistent with production flow processes - Workflow which more accurately represents that of the production floor. Card layout, file integration and operator tasks are clearly delineated and supported.

> Improved access security - Improved and easier to manage secure user authorization and authentication.

> Improved file management and card layout utilities - Card layout and file management utilities that are easy to use, well integration and intuitive to the appropriate user. These can be operated either integrated into the machine control software or as stand lone applications.

Current Horizon® machine owners will be given the opportunity to upgrade their equipment from the current Conquest® software system. In addition, beginning June 1, 2007 all new Horizon® products will be shipped with SmartSys™ as the standard software. For more information about NBS and our complete line of card personalization solutions, please consult our website at www.nbstech.com.

About NBS Technologies Inc.

For over 30 years, NBS Technologies remains a leading provider of equipment for card personalization, smart card and semiconductor manufacturing, secure ID, and payment solutions for financial institutions, governments, and corporations worldwide. The company manufactures specialized and complementary product lines within its Smart Solutions, and Payment Solutions business units. NBS Technologies is a global company with locations in Canada, USA, France, UK and China, along with a worldwide dealer network. NBS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management (www.brookfield.com), a specialist asset manager. Focused on property, power and infrastructure assets, Brookfield has approximately $70 billion of assets under management and is co-listed on the New York and Toronto Stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nbstech.com.

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