This project is the latest offering from the two companies, which have already worked on a number of projects in the past, such as when Collis developed testing tools like the EMV personalization validation tool, which is used and recommended by JCB. This collaboration also further solidifies their long-standing relationship.

Takahiro Horikoshi, senior vice president of card product development, global infrastructure & technologies at JCB, commented: JCB is happy to announce having Collis developed the J/Speedy tool, and the tool is ready now. This testing tool allows to bring the testing forward in the vendor’s development cycle, and to simplify JCB J/Speedy approval. We believe that this will result in a better and increased acceptance of JCB contactless cards.

Rick Hsu, managing director of Collis Asia, added: The test suite has fully implemented all the test scenarios as specified by JCB. With the test suite, chip manufacturers and/or vendors can pre-test their newly implemented JCB J/Speedy chip to make sure the functionality complies with the specifications.