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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Wins OSCA Award

NEW YORK, June 5 /PRNewswire/–In recognition of the hard work and significant achievements pertaining to the smart card industry, the Smart Card Alliance has presented Gregory Garback, Executive Officer of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority with an “Outstanding Smart Card Application Award”. The award was presented by Ann Kennedy of First Data Corporation at…
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Industry Groups Launch Initiative to Advance Use of Smart Cards in Securing Networked Economy

Smart Card Industry Association and Smart Card Forum Will Also Track Growth of Industry via New Market Research Effort Washington, DC, September 19, 2000–The Smart Card Industry Association (SCIA) and the Smart Card Forum (SCF) announced today that they have launched two joint efforts designed to stimulate the rapid adoption of smart card technology in…
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The Smart Card Forum Adds Fourteen Organizations to Growing Member Roster

Continued Growth in Largest Smart Card Industry Group Demonstrates Increasing Success and Acceptance of the Technology New York, NY, September 18, 2000–The Smart Card Forum (SCF), a multi-industry organization working to accelerate the widespread acceptance and application of smart card technology, today announced that fourteen Principal, Auditing and Government members have joined the growing ranks…
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The Smart Card Forum Announces 8th Annual Meeting: “Mobile eCommerce Making Waves”

San Francisco Event Provides Compelling Look at Electronic Commerce Challenges Ahead New York, NY, September 12, 2000–The Smart Card Forum, a multi-industry organization working to accelerate the widespread acceptance and application of smart card technology, today announced the 8th Annual Smart Card Forum Meeting September 27–28, 2000. This two-day, annual event will focus on “Mobile…
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France Telecom Wins Top Honor for Mobile Commerce System

Mobile Bank Card Payment System “Iti Achat” recognized by Smart Card Industry Association. Lawrenceville, NJ, May 17, 2000–The Smart Card Industry Association (SCIA) has granted its 2000 Outstanding Smart Card Application (OSCA) Award to France Telecom Mobile for its “Iti Achat” Mobile Commerce System. The award, presented annually during the CardTech/SecurTech conference, recognizes innovative smart…