Introduction
In a significant step towards enhancing digital trust and security, mindit.io has partnered with Swisscom Trust Services. This collaboration aims to bring advanced electronic signing and remote identification services to a broader market, ensuring secure and seamless digital transactions.
Dumitru Pascu, CTO of mindit.io, discussed the partnership with Peter Amrhyn, CEO of Swisscom Trust Services, shedding light on their services, vision, and the collaborative effort with mindit.io.
Who is Swisscom Trust Services?
Swisscom Trust Services is a leading European provider of trust services, accredited in both Switzerland and the European Union. Founded three years ago as a spin-off from Swisscom Switzerland, the company focuses on electronic signing and remote identification.
As the only European trust service provider covering both Swiss and EU jurisdictions, they offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to ensure the security and integrity of digital transactions.
Swisscom Trust Services – Products
Swisscom Trust Services forms an integrated ecosystem of electronic signatures, electronic seals, various identification methods, and approval means that redefine the digital signing of contracts
- Electronic Signature: Qualified and advanced electronic signatures for natural persons, legally compliant according to EU regulation eIDAS and Swiss federal law ZertES.
- Electronic Seals: Qualified/regulated and advanced electronic seals for enterprises, legally compliant according to EU regulation eIDAS and Swiss federal law ZertES.
- Online Identification: State-of-the-art online identification methods enable a quick transition to electronic signing.
- Authentication and Approval: Secure 2-factor authentication solutions that function as signature approval means, with mobile apps on smartphones replacing the traditional ballpoint pen.
The Vision and Future of Swisscom Trust Services
Peter Amrhyn emphasized that Swisscom Trust Services aims to be at the forefront of secure digital transactions by continuously innovating and expanding their services. They are exploring further into the European market, particularly targeting Germany, the Netherlands, and France.
The upcoming EIDAS 2.0 regulation in the EU presents an opportunity for Swisscom Trust Services to expand their offerings and enhance their market position.
Partnership with mindit.io
The partnership between Swisscom Trust Services and mindit.io is built on mutual goals and complementary strengths.
Swisscom Trust Services brings their expertise in trust services, while mindit.io contributes its technical prowess and market reach.
Collaborative Projects
The partnership involves several collaborative projects where mindit.io plays a critical role:
- Technical Integration: mindit.io assists in integrating Swisscom’s services into various platforms, ensuring seamless adoption and user-friendly experiences. This includes developing APIs and libraries that facilitate easy integration for developers.
- Scalability and Custom Solutions: mindit.io’s ability to scale and provide tailored solutions aligns with Swisscom’s need to develop new customer-specific solutions and expand their services across Europe.
Watch the full interview with Peter Amrhyn and Dumitru Pascu
Importance of Technical Partnerships
Peter Amrhyn highlighted the importance of having a reliable technical partner. He noted that the collaboration goes beyond technology; it’s about having a partner who understands the core business values and can adapt to new challenges and technologies. mindit.io’s commitment to understanding customer requirements and providing top-notch support has been crucial in this partnership.
The partnership between mindit.io and Swisscom Trust Services marks a significant milestone for the digital trust and security sector. With a shared vision of making digital transactions secure and reliable, this collaboration is set to drive innovation and trust in the digital space. As they continue to explore new markets and technologies, both companies are well-positioned to lead the charge in secure digital transformation.
For more insights into the partnership and future plans, stay tuned to mindit.io’s blog and updates from Swisscom Trust Services.
