2008-01-08 22:26:44 -
www.personix.com - Personix Colleen Fischer, 651-846-3615 Marketing Manager colleen.fischer@personix.fiserv.com or Fiserv Lori Stafford, 262-879-5130 Assistant Vice President Corp. External Comm. Lori.stafford@fiserv.com Personix, a business unit of Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV), today announced that it is the first company in the United States to install the Datacard(R) Artista(R) VHD retransfer color printing module in-line with
the Datacard(R) MX6000(TM) card issuance system. Using this advanced technology gives Personix's financial institution customers the latest in edge-to-edge, full-color card printing and the ability to print individual custom cards in record time.
"Edge-to-edge, full-color inline card printing has been near the top of the industry's wish list for some time," said Katherine Boosalis, marketing manager of central issuance for Datacard Group. "Being the first company to deliver this important breakthrough for card issuers gives us a significant competitive advantage in the market. No other inline system can match the Artista VHD module's combination of speed, quality and performance."
Personix will use the Datacard Artista VHD to print edge-to-edge photo cards, as well as debit, credit and prepaid cards for its financial customers. This capability helps financial institutions offer advanced customization for the user to have a one-of-a-kind card by allowing a personal digital photo to be uploaded and printed on the card.
The Datacard system offers the following benefits for Personix customers:
-- Produce edge-to-edge photo cards, foil printing, fine-line details, metallic inks, UV printing, spot color and 1200 dpi variable microprinting
-- Print up to 1500 unique cards per hour
-- Offer long-lasting cards to help reduce reissuance costs due to pigmented-based inks and an added topcoat for maximized durability
-- Work with smaller volumes and eliminate the need to preprint cards - ideal for new programs or programs with uncertain volumes - due to the module's on-demand color card printing
"Personix's capital investment in the Artista VHD module puts us a step ahead of the competition," stated Steve Knapp, senior vice president and general manager for Personix. "With the use of the Artista module, Personix is giving its customers access to advanced technology that will allow them to offer their end users a one-of-a-kind product in record time."
About Datacard Group
Datacard Group offers the world's best-selling secure ID and card personalization solutions. The company's portfolio includes systems for high-volume card issuance, card delivery and fulfillment, secure ID issuance and passport production, plus extensive service and supply offerings. Datacard Group services customers in more than 120 counties (www.datacard.com).
About Personix
Personix is a business unit of Fiserv Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV) and a leading provider of business-critical communications to the financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, investment services and retail markets. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Personix uses sophisticated software technology and leading production capability to provide high-volume laser printing, mailing, electronic document delivery solutions and plastic card manufacturing, personalization and mailing services to more than 9,000 U.S. and international clients (www.personix.com).
About Fiserv, Inc.
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV), a Fortune 500 company, provides information management systems and services to the financial and insurance industries. Leading services include transaction processing, outsourcing, business process outsourcing (BPO), software and systems solutions. The company serves more than 18,000 clients worldwide and is the leading provider of core processing solutions for U.S. banks, credit unions and thrifts. Fiserv was ranked the largest provider of information technology services to the financial services industry worldwide in the 2004, 2005 and 2006 FinTech 100 surveys. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., Fiserv reported more than $4.4 billion in total revenue for 2006. For more information, please visit www.fiserv.com.
Breakthrough Technology Increases Printing Speeds and Image
Quality; Allows Financial Institutions to Offer Individualized Cards,
"Marketing to a Universe of One"
