Bull's Crypto Builder is now available in the U.S. Crypto Builder is a tool that allows PC users to create their own custom smart card applications using cryptographic functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.
Never heard of Bull? They have offices in more than 85 countries and in 1997 their revenues were more than $4.2 billion. Bull designs, develops and markets cards, readers, EFT/POS terminals, ATMs, and associated software. BullSoft, Bull's worldwide software division, and Bull's North/South America operations are headquartered in Massachusetts. Since inventing the microprocessor smart card in 1976, Bull has received certification for smart card security that is the highest level ever achieved by a smart card.
Crypto Builder includes examples that make it easy for users to build and validate their own scenarios. Bull is also targeting VARs who will use Crypto Builder to develop specific solutions for use in e-commerce and electronic mail. Crypto Builder can be used to develop applications dedicated to specific areas, including the following:
Crypto Builder comes with five customized cards and two smart card readers designed to plug-and-play in the Microsoft 95, 98 and Windows 2000 environments. A CD-ROM containing the documentation and development tools is also included. The product retails for approximately $799. More information is available via www.cp8.bull.net and www.us.bull.com.
