Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) is an international technology group. Founded in 1852, the company first specialized in the printing of currencies and securities, later taking on the manufacture of currency automation equipment as well. Today, G&D is also a leading provider of smart cards and complex system solutions in the fields of telecommunications, electronic payments, transportation, and IT security (PKI).
The Munich-based company has more than 61 subsidiaries and joint ventures in over 32 countries around the world with 10,413 employees.
In fiscal 2010, Giesecke & Devrient generated a total of more than €1.7 billion in revenue.
Giesecke & Devrient assigns high priority to research and development. The group employs more than 1,000 specialists researching and developing new products and processes. Over the past business year, the company spent roughly €117 million on basic research and product development.
Security and competence are the company’s watchwords. Its customer- centric products, systems, and services make Giesecke & Devrient a reliable partner for any organization needing to solve complex problems in security-related fields.
Giesecke & Devrient is the one partner around the globe people trust to safeguard the value of their assets.