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Company: Uniform payment card data and will not retain sensitive data longer
Industrial Corp. than necessary for business purposes," he stated.
Product: SPAD001 Following are additional features and benefits the
Website: www.uicusa.com company described:
Contact: info@uicusa.com • Multiple encryption capabilities: SPAD001 uses
DUKPT (derived unique key per transaction) to create
a unique key for each transaction, which is never re-
Smart, secure payment used. The device also employs Triple DES encryption,
AES encryption and RSA encryption (First Data
Transarmor and GlobalPayment E3/Voltage).
card reader for online, • Multiple integration options: The SPAD001 is

compatible with numerous POS configurations and
in-store transactions merchant environments, company representatives
stated. They additionally noted the popular semi-
integration option frees merchants and independent
lobal technology provider Uniform Industrial software vendors from PCI compliance concerns.
Corp. (UIC) has created the SPAD001, a secure Adaptable, market-ready
payment card reader with 10-digit keypad
G designed to facilitate secure card-present (CP) UIC's payment engine modules provide hardware and
and card-not-present (CNP) transactions. The portable, software payment-of -things (PoT) solutions for Windows,
multipurpose device encrypts data at card entry, company Android and iOS environments, Li said. He defined UIC's
representatives stated. PoT solutions as interconnected payment devices, with
embedded electronics, software and network connectiv-
"UIC's SPAD001 is a PCI-PTS- and SRED-certified device ity, that collectively process secure payment transactions
that reads mag-stripe and EMV cards," said Albert Li, while streamlining device certifications. PoT benefits in-
general manager at UIC. "It can seamlessly manage online clude lower maintenance costs, fast integration and fast
and in-store transactions in real time while keeping performance via Quick Chip and Fast Chip embedded
sensitive data out of PCI scope." technologies.

The SPAD001's 10-digit keypad is a unique feature that The flexible UIC payment engine modules and PoT solu-
can improve efficiency and transaction speeds, Li noted. tions are designed to readily adapt to fixed, mobile, in-
Abbreviated formats typically used in PIN pads can store and online settings, including the following exam-
lengthen transaction times and increase risk of data entry ples:
errors. Li recommends using the multipurpose payment
card reader as a backup solution when primary payment • Online, CNP transactions: The SPAD001 securely
card readers fail to read magnetic stripe or EMV (Europay, processes CNP transactions. The SRED, PCI-PTS
Mastercard and Visa) cards. compliant device enables operators to securely enter
card numbers without exposing cardholder data. This
End-to-end security feature promotes enhanced security across numerous
market segments, including healthcare, hospitality,
As a PCI-validated SRED (Secure Reading and Exchange of airline ticketing, florists, quick-service restaurants,
Data) device, the SPAD meets payments' highest standards mail-order operations, call centers and contracted
for multiple encryption-enabled payment devices and service businesses, according to UIC representatives.
anti-tamper features, Li pointed out, adding that its end-
to-end security framework ensures that data never exists • In-store, CP transactions: The SPAD001's tactile feel,
in clear text form until reaching a trusted recipient. small footprint and backlit display are compatible with
a range of use cases and on-premise environments.
Consistent with PCI Security Standards Council guidelines The device's mag-stripe and L1 and L2 EMV readers
for PIN transaction security, the SPAD001 employs unique securely process transactions while protecting
and private cryptographic keys protected by advanced merchants from liability.
encryption algorithms. This secure framework protects Merchants who provide take-out and delivery servic-
payment card data from point of entry to secure processing es can securely enter customer information and credit
host, where it can be decrypted in a controlled setting, the card numbers and complete the checkout process
company stated. when orders are placed. Having the ability to process
a complete order on the SPAD001 eliminates the need
The SPAD001 also securely authenticates data to facilitate to deploy a mobile payment device, such as a smart-
secure remote access and firmware updates, Li noted. phone peripheral or mobile payment card reader at
"The SRED module dictates security parameters for point- time of delivery, company representatives stated.
of-interaction (POI) devices used to process customer
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