Norway, May 15 -- With the launch of NFC payments for iPhone and Android devices, Vipps became the first third-party wallet on iOS to offer this feature-an industry first. Behind this innovation, Thales provided the technology foundation, its D1 platform, that made this achievement possible, ensuring a smooth, secure, and scalable experience for Norwegian consumers.A breakthrough in everyday paymentsIn just 24 hours after the launch, more than 200,000 digital cards were activated-clear proof of the demand for simple and secure digital payments. Behind the scenes, Thales D1 technology enabled users to get a digital payment card - just in few seconds - on Vipps' wallet, and proceed with contactless payment at shops, getting on top real time t...