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NFC Enables Secure Contactless Payments and Consumer Services LAS
VEGAS, March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Philips will proudly
sponsor the first business technology conference focused
specifically on Near Field Communications (NFC), a short range
wireless technology designed for proximity applications such as
payment and ticketing simply with the swipe of your mobile phone.
The NFC Technology Summit takes place April 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada
in conjunction with the annual industry event, CTIA Wireless 2006.
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Evolving from a combination of contactless identification and smart
card technologies, Near Field Communication (NFC) is a wireless
connectivity technology that enables convenient short-range
communication between electronic devices such as mobile phones. NFC
offers the ultimate in convenience for connecting all types of
consumer devices and enables rapid and easy communications. It is
the perfect solution for controlling data in our increasingly
complex and connected world. "NFC's momentum in payment services
and in the mobile industry is increasing rapidly. The five-year
implications of the technology from NFC cellular handsets to NFC
consumer electronics show tremendous promise of enhancing end user
experiences while reshaping communications, content and payment
business models," said Timothy Downs, Executive Vice President of
CMP Media, producers of the conference. In addition to a keynote by
Philips, the NFC Technology Summit features speakers from
MasterCard, Visa USA, Sprint/Nextel and ViVOtech, Microsoft, ABI
Research, Georgetown University and more. NFC is central to
Philips' vision of a world where everyone can connect to each other
and to information, entertainment and services - anytime and
anywhere. Its intuitive operation makes it particularly easy for
consumers to use, while its built-in security makes it ideal for
payment and financial applications. Registration and Programming
information is available online at
http://www.shorecliffcommunications.com/nfc. About Philips Royal
Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE:PHG)(AEX:PHI) is one
of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest,
with sales of EUR 30.4 billion in 2005. Philips Semiconductors is a
leading supplier of silicon system solutions for mobile
communications, consumer electronics, digital displays, contactless
payment and connectivity, and in-car entertainment and networking
About CMP Media CMP Media is a marketing solutions company serving
the technology, healthcare and lifestyles industries. Through its
market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP Media
has earned the confidence of more professionals and enthusiasts in
these fields than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the
premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs
designed to connect sellers and buyers in each of these industries
in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Media is a
subsidiary of United Business Media (
http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/ ), a global provider of news
distribution and specialist information services with a market
capitalization of more than $3 billion. Visit the CMP Media Web
site at http://www.cmp.com/. Media Contacts: Timothy Downs CMP
Media 949-223-3628
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Downs of CMP Media, +1-949-223-3628, or Web site:
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