SAP, Nokia and Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) have announced plans to form a new company to deliver unique product authentication and anti-counterfeiting services across the globe. Skip related content
The companies said Original1 will provide services aimed at protecting companies and consumers in a wide range of industries from product piracy and counterfeiting. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, the company will be led by Claudia Alsdorf, vice president of SAP Research. The company is expected to begin operations by the end of 2009.
Original1's services will rely on SAP technology and solutions, while Nokia will deliver mobile authentication software. G&D's will contribute security solutions for the entire value chain from user authentication, end-to-end encryption of the information flow to database encryption.
Alsdorf said: "Counterfeiting is increasing and affecting many successful companies. Today, more than ever, companies need to combat counterfeiting before it's too late. Original1 will provide a one-stop shop for secure services that protect companies from counterfeiting, safeguard the value of their brands, and help develop a more transparent way of working to become more sustainable."
Last November, SAP opened a new research lab in Darmstadt, Germany to give public security agencies the opportunity to preview and collaborate on security research projects.
