NetSecure Technologies Wins Canadian Innovation Award - ACT Canada Recognizes SmartSwipe

PR Log (Press Release) – Jun 24, 2009 – NetSecure Technologies Ltd., a Regina-based internet security company, added another accolade to its list of awards when The Advanced Card Technology Association of Canada presented it with a Canadian Innovation award.  This prestigious award was presented on June 18 at an awards luncheon held during Cardware 09, an electronic payment industry convention.  NetSecure won the Canadian Innovation Award for their product - SmartSwipe, a home credit card reader for secure online shopping.

The Canadian Innovation Award tops off an already exciting year in which the SmartSwipe was named to PC World's list of Ten Cool New Mobile Gadgets, and its debut on dell.ca

NetSecure Technologies' President/Chief Executive Officer, Daniel McCann said, “Receiving this award helps us to know that we're on the right track.  Hopefully this will be the first step to making it completely safe to shop and bank online.”

NetSecure Technologies was founded in 2007 by Daniel McCann. NetSecure is dedicated to protecting online consumers where they need it most. The SmartSwipe, NetSecure’s flagship product, was released in early 2009. For more information on the SmartSwipe visit www.smartswipe.ca

Catherine Johnston, President and CEO of ACT Canada said, "Consumers want convenience and expect security.  SmartSwipe provides both for consumers and the other stakeholders involved."

ACT Canada is the stakeholder association, focused on secure payment, secure identity management and other advanced applications.  Now in their 20th year, they are the authority on the Canadian market, supporting members through working with key stakeholders.

ACT Canada helps members understand the market, public and private sector applications and potential barriers.  They facilitate knowledge transfer and thought leadership through a neutral forum, while expanding members’ networks.  Founded in 1989, ACT Canada is a non-profit membership association.