The MULTOS Consortium, a group of international blue chip organisations responsible for the promotion and development of the MULTOS specifications, has announced that Euro-Smartict, an advanced authentication solutions provider, has joined as a Professional Partner Member. As a member, Euro-Smartict will participate in the MULTOS Business and Technical Advisory Groups which will allow it to contribute towards the development and growth of MULTOS while benefiting from the Consortium's marketing and networking resources with members that span the secure smart device industry. Bernard Dagher, director of Euro-Smartict, says: "Euro-Smartict has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the security market with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Joining the MULTOS Consortium will allow us to expand the availability of our highly secure technology solutions on a global scale."Paul Wilson, commercial manager of the MULTOS Consortium, comments: "We are delighted to welcome Euro-Smartict to the MULTOS Consortium. The addition of such an experienced and well-established player in the field of security solutions is a strong endorsement of the MULTOS technology, and we look forward to working closely together to further enhance the offerings of both Euro-Smartict and MULTOS."