Beirut, 26 September 2019: Inkript, a digital security solutions provider and a subsidiary of Resource Group, was listed as the first exporter of chip cards in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by The Nilson Report, the most trusted source for news and analysis on the global card and mobile payment industry. According to the report, Inkript was also ranked 15th worldwide – 3 positions higher than the previous year – in terms of their total chip card shipments.
Inkript is an international provider of secure solutions that relies on extensive R&D and continuous investment in emerging technologies to cater to the rising demand for secure products and solutions. The company is also a smartcard manufacturer with modernized production facilities in Lebanon and KSA, catering to the whole MEA region.
“In this growing digital landscape and with the rising demand for secure transactions, Inkript aims to provide the latest secure solutions and products to diversified markets,” said Hisham Itani, Chairman and CEO of Resource Group. “This allows faster and more reliable transactions, and ensures convenience and security to the involved stakeholders and their clients.”
He continued: “In fact, the global smartcards market is expected to grow significantly in the next five years due to rapid technological developments such as data storage capacity, enhanced security and faster transaction time. For instance, companies are introducing advanced technologies in smartcards such as the biometric-based EMV cards. On that note, we have already started to work closely with an international partner to provide the Lebanese and regional market with biometric payment cards.”
Itani concluded: “As we continuously expand our operations, we make sure to enhance our offerings based on the evolving market needs, and expect to grow our shipments further in the coming year.”
About Inkript
Inkript is a digital security solutions provider catering to governments, telecom operators and financial institutions in the MEA region. The company’s growth is driven by extensive R&D and continuous investment in emerging technologies. Inkript is distinguished by its state-of-the-art factories, technology competence centers, customized integrated solutions and international certifications covering processes, quality and security.