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To: steve who wrote (25352)	12/11/2003 12:55:04 PM
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SCM Microsystems Joins Trusted Computing Group FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCMM; Prime Standard: SMY), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced it has joined the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), an open industry standards organization whose specifications help vendors build products that let users protect critical data and information across a variety of computing platforms. Robert Schneider, chief executive officer of SCM Microsystems, explained why this is a good fit for SCM and the TCG organization. "TCG's mission is 100% compatible with SCM's business interests. Our vision at SCM is to 'open the Digital World.' To us this means securing access, identities and transactions while protecting privacy, intellectual property and creative rights across the full spectrum of digital communications and distribution technologies. We are both a technology and market leader in security solutions for information systems, the Internet and broadcasting. "Present TCG standards provide an excellent framework for authenticating PCs in a network. We are excited to work with other TCG members to extend these standards to complementary devices that authenticate the user, such as smart card and fingerprint readers. We also bring relevant experience and expertise to TCG, shaped by a history of involvement in other open standards organizations such as PCMCIA, SmartRight and Digital Video Broadcasting," said Schneider. "The work of the Trusted Computing Group is to develop, define and promote hardware-enabled trusted computing and security technologies across multiple platforms, peripherals and devices," said Jim Ward, president of TCG. "We welcome SCM's participation in TCG and the experience the company brings in developing end-user security devices." For more information about TCG, please visit trustedcomputinggroup.org. About SCM Microsystems SCM Microsystems is a leading supplier of solutions that open the Digital World by enabling people to conveniently access digital content and services. The company markets and sells its smart card reader technology for network and physical access and conditional access modules for secure digital TV decryption to OEM customers in the government, financial, enterprise and broadcasting markets worldwide. Global headquarters are in Fremont, California, with European headquarters in Ismaning, Germany. For additional information, visit the SCM Microsystems web site at scmmicro.com. NOTE: All trade names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. SOURCE SCM Microsystems, Inc. Web Site: scmmicro.com prnewswire.com steve