Princeton Junction, NJ, January 21, 2003–Speakers from leading technology companies, government agencies and industry research firms will address technology and policy considerations for protecting identity at the Smart Card Alliance February Mid-Winter Conference to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah from February 12-13, 2003.

Princeton Junction, NJ, November 25, 2002–The fraud perpetrated against Experian and other credit bureaus makes clear the risks associated with relying on password protection for securing information systems and databases.

Princeton Junction, NJ, October 28, 2002–The issuing and acquiring processing infrastructure for smart payment cards is making progress as key stakeholders position for expanding consumer smart card use, according to two Smart Card Alliance studies released today. More than 21 million smart payment cards will be in circulation by the first quarter of 2003, the studies predict.

Princeton Junction, NJ, October 14, 2002–Attendees were upbeat and justifiably optimistic about the future at the recently concluded Smart Card Alliance Annual Conference, where the Alliance announced that smart card module shipments to the U.S. and Canada had doubled in the first half of 2002 to 31.2 million, and total more than 120 million units since 1999.

Smart Card Alliance Annual Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, October 10, 2002–The Smart Card Alliance today announced its 2003 board of directors and executive committee. The Alliance also announced the appointment of Randy Vanderhoof as the new executive director; Vanderhoof has been acting in that capacity for nine months.

Smart Card Alliance Annual Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, October 7, 2002–Smart card shipments to the U.S. and Canada from January through June 2002 were 31.2 million cards, more than double the same period last year according to new research announced today at the Smart Card Alliance 10th Annual Conference. The study, which is updated twice yearly, was conducted by KPMG LLP, the accounting and tax firm, for the Smart Card Alliance, a not-for-profit cross-sector association that includes government and private industry users, card issuers, manufacturers and systems providers.

Princeton Junction, NJ, October 1, 2002–Contactless smart cards can add higher security to everyday ID credentials that employees use to access buildings, airports and other secure facilities, according to a new Smart Card Alliance white paper released today. At the same time, the technology paves the way to add new applications like network access control.

Program Prepares Leaders to Evaluate Critical Business Issues for the Application of Smart Cards to their Markets

Princeton Junction, NJ, September 3, 2002–The Educational Institute of the Smart Card Alliance kicks-off the 2002-2003 course schedule on October 9th headlined by its new advanced course designed for executives and managers. The program, which includes the afternoon and next morning, follows on the heels of the 10th Annual Smart Card Alliance Conference on October 7th; both events will be held at the Marriott Camelback Inn Resort, Golf Club, and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. The EI courses and the annual meeting are open to members and non-members, with fees for the EI program ranging from $795 to $1,295.

Princeton Junction, NJ, August 23, 2002–Speakers from U.S. government agencies, financial services firms, and retail organizations will address the common opportunities and challenges before them in moving to smart cards at the 10th Annual Conference of the Smart Card Alliance October 7th to 9th at the Marriott Camelback Inn Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Searchable Database Will Connect Businesses With the Right Hardware Solutions

New York, NY, July 29, 2002–The Smart Card Alliance announced today that it has launched a searchable Web-based catalog that will make it easier for businesses to locate appropriate smart card readers based on specific needs. The catalog is the newest addition to the Alliance’s Web site and can be accessed here.