George Thangadurai, general manager of Intel's PC Client Services Group, said: "SecureKey's solutions can be delivered across platforms improving both the security and convenience of online transactions."

SecureKey Technologies, a Canada-based encryption provider, has raised an undisclosed amount from Intel Capital, the corporate venturing unit of US-listed semiconductor company Intel.

George Thangadurai, general manager of Intel’s PC Client Services Group, said: "Contactless cards and the NFC [near-field communication] movement is growing rapidly around the world.

"SecureKey’s solutions can be delivered across platforms improving both the security and convenience of online transactions."

James Mawson

James Mawson is founder and chief executive of Global Venturing.