February 2014 Monthly Member Bulletin

Welcome to the February Monthly Member Bulletin. We’ve assembled a mix of news and information that I trust you’ll find both informative and enjoyable. Having just returned from the Smart Card Alliance 2014 Payments Summit in Salt Lake City, it’s not surprising that EMV chip technology has been on my mind. You can learn more about my thoughts on the topic by reading my letter this month. Also check out our profile on ABnote, download the new Payments Council White Paper, and, if you missed last month’s EMV 101 Webinar, we’ve made it available for you on our website, complete with the great visuals that accompanied the presentation. Thank you for your support of the Smart Card Alliance.

Sincerely,
Randy Vanderhoof
Executive Director, Smart Card Alliance

View the February 2014 Alliance Member Bulletin.

EMV NEWS

Data Breach Understanding, Prevention

As an educational resource and industry voice for smart card technology, the Smart Card Alliance has been sought after by national news media for knowledge and understanding regarding the recent data breach of two major retailers in the U.S.