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Remote Service

Minimize breakdowns and
stoppages in banknote
processing

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RollingStar

Creation and development

of a security feature

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Android

More security for a
powerful operating
system

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Giesecke & Devrient offers insights into current developments and trends

Based on some 160 years’ experience of security technologies, we at Giesecke & Devrient are using our products and solutions to actively shape one of the most important trends of the future – security. The increasing need for security is invading every area of our modern networked life. This applies as much to international payment transactions as to telecommunications, mobile communications, the Internet, company IT networks, travel and transport, and even the healthcare system.


Android Security

More security for Android

Giesecke & Devrient guarantees necessary protection for Google's operating system Android.

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Cash center standardization

With a single element, G&D and Wincor Nixdorf make cash handling much easier.

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Hybrid banknotes

With Hybrid, an innovative combination of cotton and polymer, banknotes are more durable.

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NFC mobile

NFC for mobile phones

Mobile payment: NFC-enabled phones have the potential to revolutionize our everyday life.

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Product authentication

Intelligent security features provide companies and users with modern product protection.

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The secure smartphone

The growing use of mobile services on smartphones and mobile devices requires new security concepts.

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RollingStar

The unique security thread RollingStar combines high-tech innovation and elegance.

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Remote Service

With a comprehensive Remote Service offer, G&D minimizes breakdowns and stoppages.

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The pace of market change is also increasing. This requires us to identify and understand these changes and to develop new products and solutions based on the latest technology. It also demands an in-depth understanding of the industry on top of technological know-how. That is how we succeed in providing our customers with the best support as they engage in this transformation process: we help them to successfully convert new markets and implement new business models, applications, and technologies.

Research and development has always been a top priority for G&D. In 2010, the company invested around 117 million euros in this area – or almost seven percent of turnover. More than 1000 developers (about one in ten of the G&D workforce) work on new technologies, products, and procedures. They do this in the knowledge that our technology strategy is inextricably linked with our product strategy and represents the foundation of our business success.


Useful facts

  • Research and development expenditure (2010): €117 million
  • Research and development share of sales (2010): 6.9%
  • No. of researchers (2010): >1000

Excellence

Every year, the twelve best innovations are nominated for G&D’s own internal technology award, and the best three are rewarded with cash prizes and great attention.

Creative problem solvers

Are you looking for a job in development? Then please have a look at our job offers or make a speculative application.

Artists in programming

At G&D, development does not end when a product is launched. Eight highly talented school students were invited for a special Action Week.