Government ID, Smart Cards, Identification and Authentication

Smart Card Alliance releases 2011 E-Yearbook

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

To commemorate the smart card industry’s achievements throughout 2011, the Smart Card Alliance has decided to release its first-ever E-Yearbook.

The nearly 70-page e-book discusses the year’s leadership and advancement in the smart card industry and highlights industry achievements.

These include:

  • The acceleration of EMV payments in North America
  • The implementation of open back card fare payment at six major U.S. transit centers
  • The development of mobile payments schemes
  • Government-led advances in finding secure solutions for trusted eCommerce under NSTIC
  • Development in the health care industry’s use of smart cards for secure electronic health record storage and access

The E-Yearbook is available as a free download for both members and non-members of the Alliance at its website. [end] 

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