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Alliance in the News

The Alliance has an active communications program to promote industry messages in business, vertical market, and technology publications. Coverage results from both Alliance press releases and interviews with publications writing articles about smart cards. Selected recent coverage is shown below with links to online articles.

October 2007

CardLine, 10/19/2007, Charlie Card Use Reaches 60% at Boston Transit Stations [link not available]
CardLine, 10/12/2007, Meijer Benefits by Making Just 1% of Transactions Contactless [link not available]
Contactless News, 10/13/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference day 2 roundup
Dark Reading, 10/15/2007, Smart Card Alliance Highlights Healthcare
EMS Responder.com, 10/1/2007, Money Woes Slow Adoption of First-Responder ID Cards
Governnment Computer News, 10/18/2007, Using RFID delays DHS Pass card release
More RFID, 10/11/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference Highlights
Network World, 10/18/2007, Hospital puts medical records snapshot on smart cards
Progressive Railroading, 10/16/2007, Transit agencies continue to push the fare collection technology envelope, smart-card association says
RFID Solutions Online, 10/21/2007, Smart Card Award: Corestreet Named “Best of Show” At 2007 Smart Card Alliance Conference
RFID Solutions Online, 10/11/2007, Smart ID Issuing Underway For Federal Employees, Maritime Workers And Registered Travelers
SecureID News, 10/19/2007, Corestreet named “Best of Show” at Smart Card Alliance Conference
SecureID News, 10/13/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference day 2 roundup
SecureID News, 10/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference roundup
SecurityInfoWatch, 10/22/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference Highlights
Sys-con media, 10/12/2007, Smart Cards Key to Mobility and Security
Sys-con media, 10/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference Highlights
Washington Technology, 10/18/2007, Alliance: Pass card deadline impractical
Washington Technology, 10/1/2007, A matter of funding
Wireless News (10Meters.com), 10/16/2007, Smart Cards Key to Mobility and Security From Payment to Personal Healthcare Records [link not available]
Wireless News (10Meters.com), 10/16/2007, Smart Card Alliance Conference Highlights [link not available]

September 2007

AMOnline, 9/26/2007, White Paper Concludes Near Field Communication Will Be Mobile Payment Of Choice
ATM Marketplace.com, 9/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance focuses on payment, identity management
Boston Now, 9/6/2007, Riding Charlie into the future
Card Technology, 9/19/2007, Citi Exec Bullish On NFC, Lukewarm On Contactless Cards And Fobs
Card Technology, 9/1/2007, Contactless Payment in America
Card Technology, 9/1/2007, Newswatch: Americas [link not available]
Card Technology, 9/1/2007, The Face Of A New U.S. Driver’s License? [link not available]
CardLine, 9/10/2007, Briefs proximity mobile payments white paper [link not available]
Contactless News, 9/28/2007, Corporate ID programs require convergence beyond just physical and logical security
Contactless News, 9/10/2007, New Smart Cart Alliance white paper touts NFC advantages
CQ Homeland Security, 9/12/2007, DHS Unveils Latest TWIC Card and Reader Specifications [link not available]
CQ Homeland Security, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Reverses Support for Planned Enhanced Driver’s License [link not available]
CQ Weekly, 9/28/2007, Smart Cards Seek Reshuffle, [link not available]
CR80 News, 9/28/2007, Corporate ID programs require convergence beyond just physical and logical security
Credit Union Journal, 9/17/2007, Mobile Payments On Verge [link not available]
Credit Union Journal, 9/3/2007, Smart Card Guide Targets Reluctant Members [link not available]
Dark Reading, 9/24/2007, Smart Card Alliance Gives Advice
Data Collection Online, 9/25/2007, Smart Card: Smart Card Alliance White Paper Aids Federal Security Directors Migrating To FIPS 201 Physical Access Control Systems
Data Collection Online, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No To Long-Range RFID Choice For Enhanced Driver’s Licenses, Citing Privacy, Security Concerns
ePayments News, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No to Long-Range RFID Choice for Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
Federal Computer Week, 9/19/2007, Alliance: DHS will miss Pass card deadline
Government Security, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No To Long-Range RFID
Government Technology, 9/10/2007, NFC-Enabled Proximity Mobile Payments Nearer to Reality
Greensheet, 9/24/2007, Smart Card Alliance spurns long-range RFID
Greensheet, 9/12/2007, Smart Card Alliance Annual Conference 2007 held in Boston
Greensheet, 9/10/2007, Industry Update
Greensheet, 9/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance conference: What’s in store?
Greensheet, 9/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance gives thumbs down to long-range RFID for driver’s licenses, citing privacy, security concerns
Greensheet, 9/10/2007, New Smart Card Alliance white paper predicts mobile payments to become consumers’ top transactions choice
More RFID, 9/26/2007, NFC-Enabled Proximity Mobile Payments Nearer to Reality
More RFID, 9/20/2007, The Latest in Payment and Identity Management Technologies Highlighted at 15th Annual Smart Card Alliance Conference
Network World Fusion, 9/7/2007, Plan to use RFID in border control draws fire
Payments News, 9/7/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No to Long-Range RFID
PC World, 9/8/2007, Plan to Use RFID in U.S. Border Control Draws Fire
Penton Insight, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No To Long-Range RFID [link not available]
RFID News, 9/28/2007, Corporate ID programs require convergence beyond just physical and logical security
RFID News, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No to Long-Range RFID
RFID Solutions Online, 9/25/2007, Smart Card Alliance White Paper Aids Federal Security Directors Migrating To FIPS 201 Physical Access Control Systems
RFID Solutions Online, 9/7/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No To Long-Range RFID Choice For Enhanced Driver’s Licenses, Citing Privacy, Security Concerns
SecureID News, 9/28/2007, Corporate ID programs require convergence beyond just physical and logical security
SecureID News, 9/25/2007, Smart Card Alliance White Paper aids federal security directors migrating to FIPS 201 physical access control systems
SecureID News, 9/12/2007, NYC and Utah pioneer use of bank-issued contactless cards for transit fare collection
SecureID News, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says no to long range RFID in enhanced driver licenses
Security Document World, 9/26/2007, New FIPS white paper launched
Sys-con media, 9/6/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No to Long-Range RFID Choice for Enhanced Driver’s Licenses, Citing Privacy, Security Concerns
Technology Daily AM, 9/19/2007, Management Plan For Intelligence Office Is Close [link not available]
Trading Markets, 9/11/2007, ACI Annual User Group Meeting Encourages Collaboration and Helps Further Define ACI Payments Framework Road Map
Wireless News (10Meters.com), 9/10/2007, Payment and Identity Management Technologies to Shine at Smart Card Alliance Conference [link not available]
Wireless News (10Meters.com), 9/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says No to Long-Range RFID Choice for Enhanced Driver’s Licenses, Citing Privacy, Security Concerns [link not available]

August 2007

CNNMoney.com, 8/3/2007, e-Passports get hacked in new security threat
Contactless News, 8/29/2007, Free guide helps merchants considering contactless payment acceptance
Contactless News, 8/16/2007, Industry group explores branded contactless payment acceptance for transit industry
CR80 News, 8/16/2007, Industry group explores branded contactless payment acceptance for transit industry
Datamonitor, 8/28/2007, Smart Card Alliance publishes contactless payments implementation guide [link not available]
Health Leaders IT, 8/7/2007, Accepting contactless payments: A merchant guide
Payments News, 8/29/2007, Merchant Guide to Contactless Payments Implementation
RFID News, 8/16/2007, Industry group explores branded contactless payment acceptance for transit industry
RFID Solutions Online, 8/29/2007, Contactless Payments: Smart Card Alliance Creates Comprehensive Merchant Guide To Contactless Payments Implementation
SecureID News, 8/16/2007, Industry group explores branded contactless payment acceptance for transit industry
Washington Technology, 8/6/2007, Mixed signs
Web Services Journal, 8/27/2007, Smart Card Alliance Creates Comprehensive Merchant Guide to Contactless Payments Implementation

July 2007

AMOnline, 7/24/2007, Cadbury Schweppes Executive Notes 12 Percent Sales Gain From Cashless Vending
CardLine, 7/27/2007, Smart Card Alliance Publishes Merchant Contactless Payment Guide [link not available]
Data Collection Online, 7/3/2007, Smart Card Seminar
Digital Transactions, 7/30/2007, How Vending Payments Could Benefit from the Change in Reg E
EETimes, 7/18/2007, New ID system is ‘lousy’ technology but it’s cheap
More RFID, 7/17/2007, Smart Card Alliance and Secure ID Coalition Host Briefing
QSR Magazine, 7/23/2007, Federal Government Eases Regulations on E-Receipts Requirements
Retail Solutions Online, 7/23/2007, Smart Card Regulation
RFID Journal, 7/20/2007, RFID Vendors Brief Congress on PASS Card Security
RFID Solutions Online, 7/23/2007, Smart Card Regulation
RFID Solutions Online, 7/3/2007, Smart Card Seminar
SecureID News, 7/18/2007, Smart Card Alliance and Secure ID Coalition brief Congress
Supply Chain Market, 7/3/2007, Smart Card Seminar
TUV Product Services, 7/19/2007, Advice given on smart card security
USACM weblog, 7/16/2007, The Secure ID Coalition and the Smart Card Alliance will sponsor a briefing
UsingRFID, 7/29/2007, Contactless payments helped by receipt rules [link not available]
Washington Technology, 7/26/2007, Washington picks Digimarc for RFID-enabled licensing

June 2007

Airport Business, 6/1/2007, The Future of Credentialing
Area Development Online, 6/4/2007, Securing your facility inside and out
Card Technology, 6/1/2007, U.S. ID Score Card [link not available]
Card Technology, 6/1/2007, U.S. Employee ID Card Programs Face Delays [link not available]
Cincinnati Enquirer, 6/2/2007, Who needs cash anyway?
Contactless News, 6/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance to hold a retailer’s webinar on contactless payments
Federal Computer Week, 6/25/2007, GSA sets HSPD-12 price point
Government Computer News, 6/18/2007, The Credential Conundrum
InfoWorld, 6/28/2007, Fed weighs future of contactless payments
Secure ID News, 6/1/2007, HID remains committed to privacy with IAPP certification
TUV Product Services, 6/1/2007, US ID card ‘does not need encrypting

May 2007

ATMmarketplace.com, 5/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance improves security awareness
Card Technology, 5/1/2007, More U.S. States Oppose Federal Real ID Act
CardLine, 5/4/2007, Smart Card Alliance, Sourcemedia partner to expand CardTechSecurTech conference [link not available]
Contactless News, 5/18/2007, SourceMedia, Smart Card Alliance partner to produce expanded, CardTechSecurTech next year
CQ Homeland Security, 5/8/2007, Alleged plot on U.S. military base stokes real ID debate [link not available]
CR80News, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
Government Computer News, 5/24/2007, Alliance: NIST smart card evaluations insufficient
Government Security Reports, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance Wary of Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
Government Technology Reseller, 5/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says 2-D Barcode in Proposed Real ID Driver’s License Would Be Inadequate for Security, Privacy
GovernmentSecurity.com, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance Wary of Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
Greensheet, 5/25/2007, Retailers, FBI to share crime info
Greensheet, 5/24/2007, Contactless council elects new officers [link not available]
Help net Technology, 5/5/2007, Sourcemedia and Smart Card Alliance partner on CardTechSecurTech in 2008
Homeland Stupidity, 5/31/2007, RFID passport card privacy threat debated
Lansing State Journal, 5/28/2007, Plastic pushing out cash
More RFID, 5/16/2007, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council Successfully Increases Awareness of Identity Issues and Technologies in Its First Year
National Post, 5/29/2007, Smart cards come to the rescue of bulging wallets [link not available]
Pacific Daily News, 5/20/2007, Plastic erodes cash dominance
Prism Insight, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance wary of enhanced drivers’ licenses [link not available]
RFID News, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
RFID News, 5/18/2007, Innovative new card form factors revolutionize look, shape, and function
RFID Solutions Online, 5/11/2007, RFID Smart Card: Smart Card Alliance Urges States To Put Security, Privacy First For Enhanced Driver’s License Pilots With DHS
San Francisco Chronicle, 5/17/2007, For those who just can’t wait to pay / Latest technology will enable speedier purchases
San Francisco Chronicle, 5/15/2007, The cards are getting smarter
Secure ID News, 5/24/2007, GSA selects EDS consortium for massive PIV rollout via shared service provider program
Secure ID News, 5/18/2007, Innovative new card form factors revolutionize look, shape, and function
Secure ID News, 5/18/2007, eCopy launches Common Access Card solution for MFP document imaging
Secure ID News, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
Secure ID News, 5/8/2007, Smart Card Alliance says 2d barcode in proposed REAL ID driver license isn’t secure
Smart Card Trends, 5/7/2007, SourceMedia and Smart Card Alliance Partner on Expanded, Enhanced CardTechSecurTech in 2008
Tennessean.com, 5/21/2007, We’re moving to cashless, maybe spendthrift society
Tennessean.com, 5/8/2007, Plastic gets smarter, easier, but you still need some cash
Washington Technology, 5/31/2007, PASS card won’t jeopardize privacy: NIST
Washington Technology, 5/28/2007, Real ID, real debate
Washington Technology, 5/23/2007, Smart card group raps NIST certification
Washington Technology, 5/10/2007, Real ID opposition turns up the heat
Wireless News, 5/19/2007, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council Touts Success in Awareness of Identity Issues and Technologies [link not available]

April 2007

Access Control & Security Systems, 4/17/2007, Immigration officials and law enforcement agents
Card Technology, 5/1/2007, More U.S. States Oppose Federal Real ID Act
CardLine, 5/4/2007, Smart Card Alliance, Sourcemedia partner to expand CardTechSecurTech conference [link not available]
Congressional Quarterly, 4/14/2007, Endorsement of Smart Card Technology by Defense Dept. Bodes Well for Homeland Security [link not available]
Congressional Quarterly, 4/12/2007, State Dept. Gears Up to Issue Small, Inexpensive Passport Cards for North American Travel [link not available]
Contactless News, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
Contactless News, 5/7/2007, SourceMedia, Smart Card Alliance partner to produce expanded, CardTechSecurTech next year
CQ Homeland Security, 5/8/2007, Alleged plot on U.S. military base stokes real ID debate [link not available]
CQ Homeland Security, 4/26/2007, ID Group Wants States to Have Their Say in Real ID Technology Choices [link not available]
CR80News, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
Electronic Payments International, 4/26/2007, Smart Cards and Health Care [link not available]
Government Security Reports, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance Wary of Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
Government Technology, 4/12/2007, Smart Card Alliance Government Conference Opens With DoD Network Security Case Study [link not available]
Government Technology Reseller, 5/10/2007, Smart Card Alliance Says 2-D Barcode in Proposed Real ID Driver’s License Would Be Inadequate for Security, Privacy [link not available]
GovernmentSecurity.com, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance Wary of Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
Green Sheet, 4/26/2007, Smart Card Alliance to lead discussion on identity management, cybersecurity at CardTech/SecurTech 2007
HR Magazine, 4/1/2007, Lawmakers working to ban hacked RFID door cards [link not available]
More RFID, 5/16/2007, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council Successfully Increases Awareness of Identity Issues and Technologies in Its First Year
Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, 4/21/2007, Providers, hospitals can now access consistent health insurance coverage information in seconds [link not available]
Pacific Daily News, 5/20/2007, Plastic erodes cash dominance
PR Minds, 4/11/2007, Mexico City To Hold Smart Cards conference
Prism Insight, 5/3/2007, Smart Card Alliance wary of enhanced drivers’ licenses [link not available]
PRLog.org, 4/11/2007, Mexico City To Hold Smart Cards conference
Retail Solutions Online, 4/27/2007, Contactless Payment: Smart Card Alliance Cites Contactless Payments Council’s First-Year Outreach And Education Achievements
Retail Week, 4/13/2007, [link not available]
RFID News, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
RFID News, 5/18/2007, Innovative new card form factors revolutionize look, shape, and function
FID Solutions Online, 5/11/2007, RFID Smart Card: Smart Card Alliance Urges States To Put Security, Privacy First For Enhanced Driver’s License Pilots With DHS
RFID Solutions Online, 4/27/2007, Contactless Payment: Smart Card Alliance Cites Contactless Payments Council’s First-Year Outreach And Education Achievements
San Francisco Chronicle, 5/17/2007, For those who just can’t wait to pay / Latest technology will enable speedier purchases
San Francisco Chronicle, 5/15/2007, The cards are getting smarter
Secure ID News, 5/18/2007, Innovative new card form factors revolutionize look, shape, and function
Secure ID News, 5/18/2007, eCopy launches Common Access Card solution for MFP document imaging
Secure ID News, 5/18/2007, Technology and implementation hurdles remain for PIV card use
Secure ID News, 5/8/2007, Smart Card Alliance says 2d barcode in proposed REAL ID driver license isn’t secure
Security Solutions, 4/28/2007, Boeing Gets Smart - Hi-Tech Security Solutions
Smart Card Trends, 5/7/2007, SourceMedia and Smart Card Alliance Partner on Expanded, Enhanced CardTechSecurTech in 2008
Technology Daily PM, 5/9/2007,The Center for Democracy and Technology on Wednesday urged the Homeland Security… [link not available]
Tennessean.com, 5/21/2007, We’re moving to cashless, maybe spendthrift society
Tennessean.com, 5/8/2007, Plastic gets smarter, easier, but you still need some cash
Washington Technology, 5/23/2007, Smart card group raps NIST certification
Washington Technology, 5/10/2007, Real ID opposition turns up the heat
Washington Technology, 4/30/2007, Smart cards for government and payment
Wireless News, 5/19/2007, Smart Card Alliance Identity Council Touts Success in Awareness of Identity Issues and Technologies [link not available]
Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/20/2007, Smart card alliance to host educational session on identity management, cybersecurity at CardTechSecurTech 2007 [link not available]
Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/10/2007, Thales Joins Smart Card Alliance Leadership Council [link not available]
Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/8/2007, ImageWare to Showcase Biometric Solutions at Smart Cards in Government Conference [link not available]
Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/1/2007, Gemalto Rolls Out EMV Pilot Package for Canadian Financial Institutions [link not available]

March 2007

Access Control & Security Systems, 4/17/2007, Immigration officials and law enforcement agents
Access Control and Security Systems, 3/26/2007, Smart Card Alliance To Address Effects Of HSPD-12 at ISC
Access Control and Security Systems, 3/6/2007, Online smart card training course now available
AS Mag, 3/15/2007, Smart Card Alliance To Address Effects Of HSPD-12 at ISC
Congressional Quarterly4/14/2007, Endorsement of Smart Card Technology by Defense Dept. Bodes Well for Homeland Security [link not available]
Congressional Quarterly, 4/12/2007, State Dept. Gears Up to Issue Small, Inexpensive Passport Cards for North American Travel [link not available]
Contactless News, 3/28/2007, No change, no problem with smart card enabled parking meters
Contactless News, 3/6/2007, Smart Card training made easier with online Smart Card Alliance course
CR80 News, 3/28/2007, No change, no problem with smart card enabled parking meters
Electronic Payments International, 3/26/2007, Micropayments: maximum potential [link not available]
Electronic Payments International, 3/26/2007, Contactless is taking over the world [link not available]
Federal Computer Week, 3/12/2007, Congress, states and DHS face off over Real ID
findBiometrics.com, 3/10/2007, Government Identity Credentials Are Hot Topics at 2007 Smart Cards in Government Conference
Government Technology, 4/12/2007, Smart Card Alliance Government Conference Opens With DoD Network Security Case Study
Help Net Security, 3/21/2007, FIPS 201 Personal Identity Verification card demonstration
Help Security Net, 3/6/2007, Smart card training made easier with an online course
HR Magazine, 4/1/2007, Using Chips To Track Workers Discouraged [link not available]
InfoWorld, 3/1/2007, Lawmakers working to ban hacked RFID door cards
PCworld.com, 3/1/2007, Lawmakers Working to Limit RFID Door Cards
PR Minds, 4/11/2007, Mexico City To Hold Smart Cards conference
PRLog.org, 4/11/2007, Mexico City To Hold Smart Cards conference
Retail Week, 4/13/2007, Losing contact [link not available]
RFID News, 3/28/2007, No change, no problem with smart card enabled parking meters
Secure ID News, 3/29/2007, Gemalto puts Canadian financial institutions on fast track to smart bank cards
Secure ID News, 3/28/2007, No change, no problem with smart card enabled parking meters
Secure ID News, 3/22/2007, Smart Card Alliance to address HSPD-12 impact on ID management, physical access control
Secure ID News, 3/13/2007, Government identity credentials hot topics at Smart Cards in Government Conference
Secure ID News, 3/13/2007, Smart Cards in Government, payments focus of Mexico City Conference
Secure ID News, 3/6/2007, Smart Card training made easier with online Smart Card Alliance course
Security Products, 3/8/2007, Training Made Easier for Smart Cards with Online Course
Washington Technology, 3/12/2007, 6th Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference
Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/10/2007, Thales Joins Smart Card Alliance Leadership Council [link not available]
Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/8/2007, ImageWare to Showcase Biometric Solutions at Smart Cards in Government Conference [link not available]
Wireless News (10Meters.com), 4/1/2007, Gemalto Rolls Out EMV Pilot Package for Canadian Financial Institutions [link not available]

February 2007

Access Control & Security Systems, 3/6/2007, Online smart card training course now available
Cards International, 2/20/2007, Card technology makes giant strides [subscribers only]
Chain Store Age, 2/1/2007, Sour on security [link not available]
Contactless News, 3/6/2007, Smart Card training made easier with online Smart Card Alliance course
Contactless News, 2/27/07, IdentityDefender from Lenel helps organizations meet HSPD-12 goals
Federal Computer Week, 3/12/2007, Congress, states and DHS face off over Real ID
findBiometrics.com, 3/10/2007, Government Identity Credentials Are Hot Topics at 2007 Smart Cards in Government Conference
GCN, 2/19/2007, DHS drops using RFID tags for U.S. Visit
GCN, 2/5/2007, Analysts are split on TWIC: Some claim flaws in credential security, while TSA and others back the program
Government Security, 2/22/07, US-VISIT abandons use of RFID tags to track foreign visitors
Government Technology, 2/13/2007, Smart Cards Key to Information and Identity Security, Says Gates, Others
Help Security Net, 3/6/2007, Smart card training made easier with an online course
InfoWorld, 3/1/2007, Lawmakers working to ban hacked RFID door cards
PCworld.com, 3/1/2007, Lawmakers Working to Limit RFID Door Cards
Secure ID News, 3/13/2007, Government identity credentials hot topics at Smart Cards in Government Conference
Secure ID News, 3/13/2007, Smart Cards in Government, payments focus of Mexico City Conference
Secure ID News, 3/6/2007, Smart Card training made easier with online Smart Card Alliance course
Secure ID News, 2/27/2007, IdentityDefender from Lenel helps organizations meet HSPD-12 goals
Secure ID News, 2/27/2007, Smart Card Alliance white paper shows smart card benefits for healthcare industry
Security Products, 3/8/2007, Training Made Easier for Smart Cards with Online Course
Smart Card Trends, 2/9/2007, Smart Cards Key to Information and Identity Security Vision Bill Gates Presented in RSA Keynote
UsingRFID, 2/20/2007, Smart Card Alliance addresses RF identity issues [link not available]
Washington Technology, 3/12/2007, 6th Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference

January 2007

Access Control & Security Systems, 1/30/2007, Best practices for use of RF technology in ID management
Broadband Wireless Exchange Magazine, 1/31/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases RFID Best Practices
Cards International, 1/31/2007, Paper makes way for payment cards [link not available]
Chain Store Age, 2/1/2007, Sour on security [link not available]
Contactless News, 1/31/2007, Smart Card Alliance recommends best practices for RF technology
CRM Buyer, 1/2/2007, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
E-Commerce Times, 1/2/2007, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
eWeek, 1/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases Security, Privacy Guidelines
Extreme Tech, 1/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases Security, Privacy Guidelines
finextra.com, 1/29/2007, Smart Card Alliance outlines best practices for RF technology
GCN, 2/19/2007, DHS drops using RFID tags for U.S. Visit
GCN, 2/5/2007, Analysts are split on TWIC: Some claim flaws in credential security, while TSA and others back the program
GCN, 1/30/2007, TSA, industry dispute TWIC flaw claims
Gmtoday, 1/26/2007, Uses of radio frequency ID raise doubts
Government Technology, 2/13/2007, Smart Cards Key to Information and Identity Security, Says Gates, Others
Government Technology, 1/29/2007, Smart Card Alliance Recommends Best Practices for use of RF Technology in Identity Management
Minnesota Technology, 1/1/2007, New developments in the RFID realm
MoreRFID, 1/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases RFID Best Practices
PCMagazine, 1/30/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases Security, Privacy Guidelines
Seacoastonline.com, 1/25/2007, Security worries
Secure ID News, 1/31/2007, Smart Card Alliance Releases RFID Best Practices
Smart Card Trends, 2/9/2007, Smart Cards Key to Information and Identity Security Vision Bill Gates Presented in RSA Keynote
Smart Card Trends, 1/18/2007, Smart Card Alliance Brings Advances in Chip Technology to RSA Conference 2007
TechNewsWorld, 1/2/2007, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
TechNewsWorld.com, 1/2/2007, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
UsingRFID, 2/20/2007, Smart Card Alliance addresses RF identity issues [link not available]
Washington Technology, 1/31/2007, Government, industry groups defend TWIC program

January 2007

Baseline, 12/15/06, Senators Question Use of RFID in E-Passports
Card Technology, 12/6/06, Sen. Schumer Calls For Better Contactless Payment Security
CardLine, 12/8/06, Sen. Schumer calls for better contactless payment security [link not available]
Computer Business Review, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance slams RFID use in US passport card program
ComputerWorld, 12/6/06, Industry group urges caution on US plan for RFID-enabled ID cards
CRM Buyer, 1/2/07, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
CSO Online, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance Cautions Feds on RFID Cards
Dallas Morning News, 12/25/06, Uses of radio frequency ID raise doubts
Datamonitor, 12/5/06, Smart Card Alliance slams RFID use in US passport card program [link not available]
E-Commerce Times, 1/2/07, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
EE Times, 12/7/06, Smart Card Alliance criticizes passport card plans
eWeek, 12/15/06, Use of RFID in ePassport and National ID Cards Coming Under Fire
Federal Computer Week, 12/11/06, GPO makes millionth e-passport
Government Technology, 12/6/06, US Urged to Reconsider Long Range RFID Technology
Information Week, 12/11/06, Track and Trace – RFID On The Borde [link not available]
Information Week,12/8/06, State Dept. Seeks More Comments On RFID Passport Cards
Information Week, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance Criticizes Passport Card Plans
Intelligent Enterprise, 12/8/06, State Dept. Seeks More Comments On RFID Passport Cards
IT News, 12/7/06, Smart card alliance criticises passport card plans
Journal of Commerce, 12/11/06, Fasten your seatbelt [link not available]
PC Advisor, 12/9/06, US struggles with RFID plan
RFID Solutions, 12/11/06, Passport RFID Solution
RFID Update, 12/6/06, Smart Card Firms Challenge US on RFID
Secure ID News, 12/4/06, Industry group asks gov to reconsider RFID as Pass Card technology
Security Document World, 12/11/06, Smart Card Alliance urges US government rethink
Technology Daily AM, 12/6/06, Tech Alliance Questions Standard For New IDs [link not available]
Technology News Daily, 12/9/06, RFID Technology for Passport card program
TechNewsWorld, 1/2/07, RFID Use Continues to Fuel Privacy Fears
TechWeb, 12/7/06, Smart Card Alliance Criticizes Passport Card Plans
Techworld.com, 12/6/06, US government warned off RFID passports
The Record, 12/22/06, Trains, buses to have automated fare
ZDNet News, 12/8/06, State to extend comment period on RFID in border cards

December 2006

Card Technology, 12/6/06, Sen. Schumer Calls For Better Contactless Payment Security
CardLine, 12/8/06, Sen. Schumer calls for better contactless payment security [link not available]
ComputerWorld, 12/6/06, Industry group urges caution on US plan for RFID-enabled ID cards
Computer Business Review, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance slams RFID use in US passport card program
CSO Online, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance Cautions Feds on RFID Cards
Datamonitor, 12/5/06, Smart Card Alliance slams RFID use in US passport card program [link not available]
EE Times, 12/7/06, Smart Card Alliance criticizes passport card plans
eWeek, 12/15/06, Use of RFID in ePassport and National ID Cards Coming Under Fire
Federal Computer Week, 12/11/06, GPO makes millionth e-passport
Government Technology, 12/6/06, US Urged to Reconsider Long Range RFID Technology
Information Week, 12/11/06, Track and Trace – RFID On The Border [link not available]
Information Week, 12/8/06, State Dept. Seeks More Comments On RFID Passport Cards
Information Week, 12/6/06, Smart Card Alliance Criticizes Passport Card Plans
Intelligent Enterprise, 12/8/06, State Dept. Seeks More Comments On RFID Passport Cards
IT News, 12/7/06, Smart card alliance criticises passport card plans
PC Advisor, 12/9/06, US struggles with RFID plan
RFID Solutions, 12/11/06, Passport RFID Solution
RFID Update, 12/6/06, Smart Card Firms Challenge US on RFID
Secure ID News, 12/4/06, Industry group asks gov to reconsider RFID as Pass Card technology
Security Document World, 12/11/06, Smart Card Alliance urges US government rethink
Technology Daily AM, 12/6/06, Tech Alliance Questions Standard For New IDs [link not available]
Technology News Daily, 12/9/06, RFID Technology for Passport card program
TechWeb, 12/7/06, Smart Card Alliance Criticizes Passport Card Plans
Techworld.com, 12/6/06, US government warned off RFID passports
ZDNet News, 12/8/06, State to extend comment period on RFID in border cards

November 2006

Security Technology & Design, 11/1/06, One-Card Initiatives
Washington Technology, 11/27/06, More woes for TWIC
BankNet 360, 11/14/06, Smart Card Group Trumpets Contactless Security
Card Technology, 11/14/06, Smart Card Alliance Updates Web Site
Card Technology, 11/1/06, Smart Cards Win Some, Lose One, In U.S. (link not available)
Card Technology, 11/1/06, Bridging the Gap Between Cards and PCs (link not available)
Card Technology, 11/1/06, Is Contactless Secure Enough For Payment Cards? (link not available)
Cards & Payments, 11/1/06, Survey Finds Most Consumers Unaware of Contactless Cards (link not available)
Chain Store Age, 11/1/06, Survey: Contactless payment affinity growing (link not available)
Contactless News, 11/14/06, New web site makes leading smart card resource faster and friendlier
Government Technology, 11/14/06, Smart Card Alliance Updates Web Site
Greensheet, 11/9/06, Contactless payments not well known
SecureID News, 11/14/06, ePassport issuance cranks up in U.S.
SecureID News, 11/14/06, New web site makes leading smart card resource faster and friendlier
Security Dealer, 11/1/06, The Credential Pays (link not available)
Self Service & Kiosk Association, 11/14/06, Smart Card Alliance disputes security report
TUV Product Service Industry News, 11/15/06, Smart Card Alliance rejects loophole report

October 2006

Card Technology, 10/1/06, Opportunity Knocks. Who Will Answer? Making smart cards work with existing systems represents the biggest challenge today (link not available)
Card Technology, 10/19/06, More Smart Card IDs Coming In the USA
Card Technology, 10/31/06, Amid Protests, U.S. Moves To Re-Bid Smart Card Contract
Card Technology, 10/4/06, Brazilian Bank Plans High-Tech Debit Card
Card Technology, 10/4/06, U.S. State Department Wins Industry Award
Card Technology, 10/5/06, Anti-RFID Bill Killed In California, But May Rise Again
Card Technology, 10/5/06, London Transit Seeks Ways To Work With Issuers
Card Technology, 10/5/06, Microsoft’s New Version Of Windows Adds Smart Card-Friendly Features
Card Technology, 10/5/06, Transit Officials Give Passing Grade To NY PayPass Pilot
Card Technology, 10/6/06, Smart Cards Lose Out On US Border-Crossing Project
CardLine, 10/10/06, Trade Group Reviews Contactless Transit Payments (link not available)
CardLine, 10/6/06, Contactless a Winner with Early Adopters (link not available)
Contactless News, 10/9/06, Contactless payments a hit with consumers, according to new survey
CQ Homeland Security, 10/27/06, BEHIND THE LINES: Our Read of the Other Media’s Homeland Security Coverage (link not available)
Government Technology, 10/4/06, Smart Card Alliance Presents Outstanding Smart Card Achievement Awards
HappyNews.com, 10/3/06, Stylish High-Tech Wallets Thwart Wireless Identity Theft
Homeland Stupidity, 10/20/06, State Department proposes $20 RFID passport cards
InternetNews, 10/25/06, Security is in the Vicinity
ISO & Agent, 10/18/06, Contactless Guide Coming for ISOs (link not available)
Paramus Post, 10/9/06, Feds to flash new badges
SecureID News, 10/20/06, Proposed PASSport card with RFID technology bad news for privacy and security, says Smart Card Alliance
SecureID News, 10/9/06, Contactless loses to RFID in PASS Card debate
The Florida Shipper, 10/30/06, Cavalcade of cards begins (link not available)
United Press International, 10/26/06, Industry group slams new border card
UsingRFID, 10/22/06, Is the proposed US RFID ‘passport card’ bad news?
UsingRFID, 10/9/06, Consumers in favour of contactless payments

September 2006

ComputerWorld, 9/21/06, Storm building over RFID-enabled passports
Contactless News, 10/9/06, Contactless payments a hit with consumers, according to new survey
Contactless News, 9/25/06, Identity’s biggest guns form Secure ID Coalition to lobby for smart cards
CR80 News, 9/25/06, Identity’s biggest guns form Secure ID Coalition to lobby for smart cards
Government Computer News, 9/11/06, Contactless cards: Know your enemy (and your friends)
Government Computer News, 9/14/06, RFID technologies duke it out
Government Technology, 9/25/06, Smart Card Alliance Report Helps Government Agencies Deploy New System
Network World, 9/21/06, Storm building over RFID-enabled passports
Safety Online, 9/14/06, Program Aims To Speed Physician Access To Insurance Coverage
San Diego Union Tribune, 9/29/06, Feds to flash new badges | Uniform government ID cards ordered
SecureID News, 9/25/06, Identity’s biggest guns form Secure ID Coalition to lobby for smart cards
SecureID News, 9/26/06, Smart Card Alliance white paper gives government agencies tools to begin implementing FIPS 201 compatible access control systems
Security, 9/1/06, ePassport, esecurity, eehprivacy
Security, 9/1/06, ePassport, esecurity, eehprivacy

August 2006

Associated Press, 8/11/06, US to Roll out Electronic Passports, published in the following publications: