Smart Card Alliance details benefits at SecurityWeek Brazil, Cards Brazil

Sao Paulo, Brazil, March 22, 2006–The news reports have become an ever-increasing drumbeat: a hacker somehow breaches the computer network of yet another bank, credit firm or retailer, gaining access to vital data from thousands of customer accounts. Time and again, the result is consumer mistrust as identities are stolen and organizations scramble to limit the damage.

Princeton Junction, NJ, March 13, 2006–The Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council today announced its first year results, upcoming project plans and new officers, including its new Chair Paul Korczak from MTA New York City Transit. A focused group within the overall structure of the Alliance, the Transportation Council works to help accelerate the deployment of standards-based smart card payment programs within the transportation industry.

Princeton Junction, NJ, March 6, 2006–With the deployment of smart card technology moving from the specifications phase to the implementation phase across the federal government, government and industry leaders will share best practices and experiences at the Smart Card Alliance’s 5th Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference and Exhibition, April 18-20, 2006 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, VA.

Council releases paper on top 10 identity issues and how to address them

Princeton Junction, NJ, February 13, 2006–Identity touches on many everyday activities, including air travel, banking, driving, obtaining medical services and accessing buildings and computer systems. As such, it is vital for identity information to be trusted and kept secure in order to prevent crimes involving false or stolen identities that can cause sizeable security risks and financial losses.

Princeton Junction, NJ, February 8, 2006–In an era of managed care, specialized medicine, mile-high paperwork, high costs, identity fraud and government demand for secure, portable and confidential patient information, the competitiveness of healthcare providers depends on the proper use of information technology. As a result, the healthcare industry is on the cusp of a move away from error-prone paper and ink toward a more secure electronic world.

Princeton Junction, NJ, February 7, 2006–Executives from the retail and payments industries are invited to join a free webinar, Contactless Payments: A New Era of Payments for Retailers, hosted by the Smart Card Alliance Contactless Payments Council in partnership with the National Retail Federation STORES magazine. The webinar will feature guest speakers from KeyBank, Chase Paymentech Solutions and Wawa to discuss their first-hand experience with the benefits of contactless payments.

New Smart Card Alliance White Paper Addresses Parking System Applications

Princeton Junction, NJ, January 13, 2006–Americans have been looking for the right change to park their vehicles ever since 1935, and the parking industry has been seeking the most cost-effective and convenient collection method just as long. Both the $17 billion parking industry and the American public are about to experience a sea change of payment using smart card technology.

Chairman and Executive Committee Named at Annual Conference

Princeton Junction, NJ, October 18, 2005–The Smart Card Alliance today announced the new chair and its seven-member 2005-2006 executive committee. The new Alliance board of directors held elections for the executive committee at the organization’s fall annual conference in Miami last week. The executive committee, chosen by the full board, will lead and direct Alliance activities for the year ahead.

Highlights from Smart Card Alliance Conference Second Day

Smart Card Alliance Fall Annual Conference, Miami, October 13, 2005–From identifying 15 million federal agency employees to responding to emergencies like Katrina to more efficient healthcare administration, smart cards bring trust and privacy to identity management and credentialing, a gathering of executives told attendees on the second day of the 13th annual Alliance conference.

Chase Bank USA and Robert Brandewie Receive Issuer and Individual Leadership Awards

Smart Card Alliance Fall Annual Conference, Miami, October 12, 2005–And the winners are… The Smart Card Alliance announced the 2005 OSCA awards for “Outstanding Smart Card Achievement” (OSCA) in the North American smart card industry during its annual conference today. Selected for awards were Chase Bank USA as Outstanding Issuing Organization and Robert Brandewie, director, Defense Manpower Data Center for Individual Leadership.