G+D Spotlight

As IoT deployments scale toward billions of devices, a connectivity gap is emerging: many applications need more than LTE solutions provide, yet don’t require full 5G’s complexity or cost. 5G RedCap bridges this gap.

Retail CBDCs will only succeed if they work at the point of sale. Fortunately, embedding them into everyday commerce is simpler than many expect, building on today’s infrastructure with little change for merchants or consumers.

The European Union’s eIDAS 2.0 regulation mandates each member state must issue at least one digital identity wallet by the end of 2026, and relying parties requiring SCA must accept them by the end of 2027. Entities within affected sectors such as finance, banking, telecommunications, energy, healthcare, transport, and digital infrastructure have a lot to prepare for, and those hard deadlines are a lot closer than you think.

The superapp race is heating up. But as Big Tech rushes to incorporate payments and create “the one app to rule them all,” should banks enter the race or hold off?

Has eco-innovation in business terms moved from “nice to have” to “here to stay”? Gabrielle Bugat and Simon Rosenberger talk it over in Spotlight Podcast.

Asia is home to some of the world’s most advanced digital payment systems – and some of its most cash-reliant economies. In this edition of our global payment series, we explore how India and Indonesia are navigating this duality, while laying the groundwork toward central bank digital currencies.

Mobile wallets are changing the way we pay – and how fraudsters attack. By giving consumers more visibility and control of where and how their payment credentials are used, banks can turn these wallets into a powerful first line of defense.

AI adoption is speeding up – but how can organizations build genuine trust in new AI systems? And what does it actually mean to have trustworthy AI? A new study led by Veridos provides some insight.

Modern consumers are looking for more than just simple functionality from their payment cards – they’re also seeking status, exclusivity, and unique experiences.

Are identities actually under pressure? How is fraud evolving with new technologies, and can business cope? Learn more with Spotlight Podcast.

In April 2025, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) hosted the inaugural Blockchain Thinkers event in collaboration with the TUM Blockchain Club, European Women Payments Network, and Frankfurt School Blockchain Center. In this podcast, the panel discusses how blockchain and Web3 can evolve into a foundational layer, quietly enabling the next era of intelligent infrastructure in the background, just as the internet did 30 years ago.

In April 2025, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) hosted the inaugural Blockchain Thinkers event in collaboration with the TUM Blockchain Club, European Women Payments Network, and Frankfurt School Blockchain Center. In this podcast, the panel addresses some of the core tensions between privacy, compliance, and interoperability that feed this complexity, as well as some of the exciting use cases emerging across different industries.

In April 2025, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) hosted the inaugural Blockchain Thinkers event in collaboration with the TUM Blockchain Club, European Women Payments Network, and Frankfurt School Blockchain Center. In this podcast, our panel explores how blockchain-native analytics can help detect anomalies and flag suspicious activity faster, making fraud prevention even more effective than in traditional finance. By shifting the focus from technology to other essential ingredients – such as governance, user protection, and collaboration – blockchain can become a pillar of trust in finance, rather than a point of weakness.

A more sustainable SIM card production and logistics cycle is required – one that delivers measurable gains.

Explore the current state of CBDC development and discover why central banks should advance to issuing central bank digital currencies.

Consumer interest in digital assets is surging. How can banks seize the opportunity with secure self-custody solutions?

An interplay of social and economic forces is shaping Africa’s dynamic cash and payments landscape.

In this Spotlight podcast, our guests discuss the implications of Apple’s opening up of NFC to third-party wallets, across payments, identities, and more.

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Tune in to G+D Spotlight, where we speak with industry leaders around the world. In this episode, we discuss inclusivity in financial services in India.

Tune in to hear our Giesecke+Devrient Spotlight audio article "Unlocking the potential of great business ideas". More

Tune in to hear our Giesecke+Devrient Spotlight audio article "EU digital ID wallet: 10 things to know". More

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Tune in to hear our Giesecke+Devrient Spotlight audio article "The future starts now: Digital and electronic payments in India". More

Tune in to hear Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of G+D ePayments, outline the events and values that have shaped her rise to the top of the payments industry.

In our latest podcast, learn how Gr4vy are utilizing network tokenization to help merchants manage, optimize, and scale their payment services. the payments ecosystem.

Discover how Canadian fintech company Wealthsimple makes financial services more accessible for its customers with phygital solutions.

Smart cities are reshaping the world as we know it. But behind these high-tech urban ecosystems lies an intricate network of interconnected devices powered by a similarly transformative technology – cellular connectivity.

The US market for cash management is as diverse as the country’s far-flung geography, with an estimated 3,500 casinos. Of these, about 50 are large casinos with more than 2,500 slot machines each. There are also 400 cash centers operated by commercial banks and private CIT operators. While each individual player has very particular demands, the cash management sector as a whole is moving toward unlocking value with more automation, and a focus on improving efficiency. Key takeaways: - There are about 3,500 casinos in North America, with about 50 having more than 2,500 slot machines each. - The US cash logistics business was estimated at just under $6 billion in 2022, with strong growth worldwide projected through 2030. - Automation solutions such as bander modules make a big difference in the cash logistics. sector

The concept of self-sovereign identity (SSI) was born of digitally empowered communities’ efforts to find a decentralized answer to the issue of trust and identity on the internet. As the technology has developed, so have use cases, and the potential of an ecosystem based upon trust that benefits all stakeholders (government, enterprise, and end user) – while protecting privacy – is becoming increasingly clear. Key takeaways: - Governmental digital IDs in a functional SSI ecosystem foster uptake of eGovernment offerings. - Individuals retain control of their data, and secure their privacy. Governments can provide and offer services quicker and more efficiently. - Businesses can offer user journeys that are more convenient and with fewer obstacles.

Have you ever handed over cash at a store and paused to consider the journey that the banknote has taken to reach your hand? Key takeaways: - Automated banknote processing systems have made cash center operations and the cash cycle more efficient, reliable, and sustainable. - G+D has played a leading role thanks to the pioneering work of Siegfried Otto and Helmut Gröttrup. - Greater collaboration between industry stakeholders is required, as digitalization and data networking become more integrated into cash cycle processes.

In the digital economy, data is the fuel that drives many of the key products and services we all rely on. But unless we can count on the integrity and quality of that data, the value it generates is quickly diminished.

Tackling climate change is the undisputed challenge of our time. Businesses and organizations from all sectors have a responsibility to reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to environmental-protection efforts. In this context, the identity industry has a golden opportunity to set an example for the rest of the travel industry by improving the carbon footprint of the ePassport life cycle.

To many consumers, the concept of CBDC is still unknown. In our Spotlight podcast, an expert explains how CBDCs work and what benefits they bring.

Reflecting on the unique experience of simultaneously introducing a new currency across 12 nations

Today, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy is an agenda-topping item for almost all companies – of all sizes. What strategic approaches do organizations such as G+D need to adopt to help them deliver on these goals?

The payments ecosystem is developing rapidly, and new technologies and life-altering experiences – the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospect of war – are changing our financial habits. There has been a rise in contactless payments and an increase in the circulation of cash as people put money to one side in tumultuous times. At the same time, currency management is becoming ever more digital as industry players take advantage of new technologies and as a result of global events.

Digitalization has disrupted and transformed society over the past decade. Big advances have been made in digital payments, mobile technology, near-field contactless technology, the Internet of Things, and machine-to-machine communication. These digital technologies have combined in different circumstances and ways to improve the lives of businesses and consumers around the world.

Cotton is everywhere, and has been cultivated for millennia, yet most of us don’t give this natural fiber a second thought. We dive deeper into the world of cotton to discover the benefits of the cotton shrub.

Cars are part of our lifestyles, and drivers expect increasingly personalized user experiences and flexibility surrounding car connectivity decisions.

Banknotes are used the world over on a daily basis. Do we ever stop to think how eco-friendly our cash is, or what we can do to improve its sustainability? It turns out that the best choice for banknotes, environmentally, is money made from cotton, a natural, renewable resource.

How has the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we travel? We look at lessons learned and how digital transformation is changing the way we move through airports

Depending on their location, cardholders have very different expectations of their bank. Yet wherever they are, they require secure, user-friendly solutions and fast response times. The pandemic has changed the way we behave, fiscally: digital banking accelerated, people started to save more, sustainability went mainstream, and remote work became the norm.

iUICCs, or integrated SIMs, are set to revolutionize the Internet of Things (IoT), helping IoT devices to become more secure, increasingly flexible, and more efficient.

Learn how central bank digital currencies will extend access to financial services – and e-cash – to every citizen.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming a part of our everyday lives. We look at how we can enhance cybersecurity in these systems.

What is needed for governments to provide secure, trusted and effective digital public services to a desirous public?