Media and Associations

Supporting Trade Organisations


GlobalPlatform



Driven by its member organizations, with cross industry representation from all world continents, GlobalPlatform is the worldwide leader in smart card infrastructure development.  Its proven and interoperable technical specifications for cards, devices and systems are known as the standard for smart card infrastructure thanks to their balance of technical superiority and business justification.  GlobalPlatform Specifications are freely available and have been adopted in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas by many public and private bodies.  As an independent, not-for-profit organization, GlobalPlatform’s strategy is defined and prioritized by a member elected Board of Directors.  www.globalplatform.org.


ITSO



ITSO is a non-profit membership organisation run by its members for the benefit of its members and users of smartcard solutions, supported by the UK Department for Transport.
ITSO has created a common specification at both the card and application level, to enable the use of interoperable smart cards in transport and other areas.
ITSO has become de facto the national electronic ticketing standard for UK. ITSO facilitates “smart” functionality of the concessionary travel schemes in Scotland, Wales and England; ITSO-compliant ticketing has been made a requirement for a number of rail franchises. ITSO standard is potentially suitable for other applications of smartcards, for example, citizens’ applications, car parking, loyalty schemes and other.


ITS (UK)



ITS United Kingdom, the UK association for the promotion of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), is a not-for-profit public/private sector association financed by members’ subscriptions, and provides a forum for all organisations concerned with ITS.  We work to bring the benefits that ITS can offer in terms of economic efficiency, transport safety, and environmental benefits to the United Kingdom – and at the same time expand the ITS market.
The membership, over 160 organisations, comprises Government Departments, Local Authorities, Police Forces, consultants, manufacturing and service companies, and academic and research institutions.  New members are always welcome and benefit from activities including seminars, workshops and regular news dissemination.  ITS United Kingdom encourages discussion on issues such as public/private co-operation, standards, legislation, information provision and new technology.
Find out more at www.its-uk.org.uk


LRTA



The Light Rail Transit Association is the world's leading organisation campaigning for better public transport through light rail, tramway and metro systems in our towns and cities for nearly 70 years.  It also supports the revitalisation of suburban and rural transport through the application of light rail.
www.lrta.org


LRT Forum



The Light Rapid Transit Forum represents over 50 private sector organisations that design, build, supply, support and operate trams and light rail schemes in the UK and throughout the world.
The LRT Forum's aim is to secure wide support from Government and other policy-makers towards the development and delivery of more light rapid transit schemes in our urban areas.
www.lrtf.org.uk


Prepaid International Forum



Prepaid International Forum is a not-for-profit trade association established to represent all parties participating on a commercial basis in the prepaid economy. It is dedicated to the progression of prepaid commerce around the world and acts as principal point of liaison between the prepaid economy and government agencies, regulators, consumer bodies and the media. It is focused on the entire prepaid world and facilitates the development of cross-industry guidelines and codes of practice. PIF addresses key areas of interest to the entire prepaid card industry through highly active and interactive Working Groups. The aim of these working groups is to look at best practice and create standards for the benefit of the industry as whole.
Members include Alliance&Leicester, Blackhawk Network, Tuxedo Money, JP Morgan Chase, MasterCard Europe, TSYS, Australia Post, Sainsbury’s amongst others.


Smartex



Since its establishment in 1992 to understand and promote a rapidly emerging smart card industry, Smartex has developed the foremost group of forums in that market.  Today, it operates an international network of professional, membership-based associations concerned with smart cards, biometrics and RFID technologies.
Smartex events comprise regular day-long forum meetings, with influential speakers leading informal and highly interactive sessions addressing a wide range of topical themes dealing with technical, operational and commercial subjects, with many opportunities for attendees to network with leading industry specialists and potential users in a non-sales environment.  Forums also establish their own working groups for each sector, where panels of members develop national strategies to further market development and to make recommendations on challenging issues of the day.
Members also receive a wide range of other services, many of which are delivered through the Smartex web sites, with www.smartex.com as their core.
Global membership currently approaches 500 companies in the UK, Africa and the Asia Pacific.


Smart Card Alliance



The Smart Card Alliance is a not-for-profit, multi-industry association working to stimulate the understanding, adoption, use and widespread application of smart card technology.
Through specific projects such as education programs, market research, advocacy, industry relations and open forums, the Alliance keeps its members connected to industry leaders and innovative thought.  The Alliance is the single industry voice for smart cards, leading industry discussion on the impact and value of smart cards in the U.S. and Latin America.  For more information please visit http://www.smartcardalliance.org.


Smart Card Networking Forum



The SmartCard Networking Forum is a non-profit organisation run by Local Government to enable the sharing of excellent local authority smart card schemes knowledge and experience.
It is free to join for anyone in the public, voluntary or non-profit sectors with an interest in smart card applications.
Founded in 2001, the Forum is entirely independent and exists for local authorities to exchange information, ideas and experience about smart card technology and applications. It runs 3-4 Events per year, represents members interests to central government organisations and agencies, and engages with the commercial sector. The Forum's web site at www.scnf.org.uk provides a range of services to members, output from previous events and hosts the National Smart Card Project archive.
There are currently over 500 registered members, from over 250 different local, regional and national government bodies.


The Railway Forum



The Railway Forum is an industry-wide body sponsored by and paid for by most of the train operating companies, the rolling stock leasing companies, the Passenger Transport Executives, Railtrack, London Underground, Eurotunnel and many manufacturing and infrastructure companies, as well as other businesses connected with the railways. In all we have some sixty members.
Our key role is to act as a think tank, information exchange and point of contact for those committed to and interested in our industry.
12 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7HH
Tel: 020 7259 6543,  Fax: 020 7259 6544
Email: railinfo@railwayforum.com
www.railwayforum.com


Vendorcom



The cards and payment systems community Vendorcom is a membership organisation representing stakeholders in the card payments industry. Membership is open to all vendors of EPoS hardware and software, EFT and payment applications, payment terminals and card acceptance devices as well as card schemes, acquiring banks, retail trade organisations, systems integrators&resellers, qualified security assessors and consultancies.
Its primary purpose is to promote communication, knowledge sharing and best practice, thus enabling payment systems and services providers to offer the most effective and secure payment processing solutions to merchants.




Media Partners


Card World



Card World is the respected international newsletter with in depth information on the global card market. Payment cards, ATMs, transit, ID and security, loyalty, telephone cards, SIM, RFID, m-payments and multi-application trends are covered in detail by our team of industry experts. Subscription includes access to our daily online news service at www.cardworldonline.com.


E-Finance&Payments Law&Policy



E-Finance & Payments Law & Policy keeps you updated with the latest global legal, regulatory and policy developments in the provision of online financial services and is relevant to a wide cross-section of the industry and its advisors. EFPLP provides expert analysis on key issues affecting those in the financial services and payments industry through a monthly newsletter and expert seminars.
For more information visit www.e-comlaw.com or email kavitha.kasilingam@e-comlaw.com.


EURail Magazine



EURAILmag delivers news and information on Europe’s railway industry, its product offerings and services.
To keep you on track in this fast moving sector, our editorial team reports on economic changes, statutory developments and technical innovations.
Contributors include rail specialists, independent journalists, members of European and international rail companies and constructors.
EURAILmag is essential reading for decision-makers, key players and suppliers working in rail today and it is intended in major part for the top executives and technical of the great industrial groups, responsible for networks, purchasing managers, international consultants, as well as large companies of transport, town planning, regional planning, organizations and institutions European and international.
www.eurailmag.com


European Card Review



Founded in 1994, European Card Review is the leading English language magazine covering the payment cards industry in the EU and adjoining areas.  No other publication in the region approaches its combination of authoritative, in-depth editorial and broad-based circulation.  ABC certified for July 2006-June 2007 with an average of 91068 copies per issue distributed.
ECR is published six times per year.  Regular editorial topics include smart cards, mobile commerce and card technology.   For further information visit our website - www.europeancardreview.com , or Telephone +44 1263 740396


Eurotransport



As the industry leading bi-monthly publication for European integrated public transport, Eurotransport is the only magazine that will reach your target audience effectively.
Covering all the new technologies and developments within this vitally important sector, we regularly include features on ticketing, real-time passenger information, security/safety, tram systems, metro/underground systems, bus infrastructure, intelligent transport systems, financing and legislation.
Eurotransport prides itself on editorial integrity which means that we attract the leading industry experts to write on subjects that our readers need to know about.


Global Smart



The Smart Card Technology Internatioanl publication, the global journal of advanced chip technology is a 200 page comperhensive guide which covers the main market areas, ID credentials, Financial services, Telecoms and Near field communications. Supporting the journal  www.globalsmart.com  the online smart card/chip technology resourse center provides  daily industry and company news worldwide. Together they form a complete overview of applications, products,associations and events of the advanced chip industry.


Government Business



Government Business deals with the "business end" of Government requirements. The magazine forms a unique "bridge" between the state at local, regional and national level and those private sector companies who wish to do business with government. GB helps advertisers reach the decision makers of this vast market in a highly targeted way.
www.governmentbusinessuk.com


Government Technology



Government Technology deals with the business end of Government's IT requirements. GT's pages contain need-to-know features, news and case studies that explain the administrative and commercial issues affecting IT and computing in Central and Local Government.
GT helps advertisers reach the decision makers of this vast market in a highly targeted way. Visit the website at http://govtech.governmentbusiness.co.uk/
Contact: Sally Brockman, Marketing Manager: sallybrockman@governmentbusinessuk.com , 020 8532 5720


Mobility Magazine



Mobility is a B2B publication – we report on developments in the public transport sector, e.g. new regulation, standards, technology, services and products. We also cover major public transport projects in Europe. Contributors include executives, technicians, engineers and rail experts. Content is presented in the form of reports, articles, interviews and advertorials.
www.mobility-mag.com


Near Field Communication World

Near Field Communications World (NFCW) is the international, independent and objective web-based news source and trade publication for executives in organisations that supply, buy, or use NFC-based products.
NFCW also produces a readable and informative email newsletter which covers the key developments in the global NFC business and is sent free of charge to thousands of subscribers all over the world.
Find out more and sign up for the free email newsletter at www.NearFieldCommunicationsWorld.com.


The NFC Report



The NFC Report is comprehensive and international research report on the current and future potential of near field communication. Research work is now well under way and is expected to continue until the end of 2009.
Every aspect of near field communication will be covered in detail — the business, the technology, the applications, the players, the alternatives and the future of the market. The NFC Report will identify what the latest technical developments are, how they work, what stage of development they are at, which suppliers are involved and what new products they have in the pipeline.
This 300+ page research report will include all the latest thinking, opinions and comments from industry thought leaders, in-depth case studies of early adopters from around the world, market data, trends and forecasts and a wealth of facts, figures, tables, charts and diagrams.
Find out more at www.TheNFCReport.com.


Rail Technology Magazine



The rail market is booming. The number of passenger journeys made on UK railways has increased by 50% over the past decade, and freight traffic is increasing at a similar pace – industry experts predict the amount of freight ferried on British tracks will rise by 30% over the next ten years.
To cope with the rising demand, Network Rail is spending £3.5 billion a year on products and services, and thousands of suppliers and manufacturers are scrambling to get their hands on the money. Rail Technology Magazine can help you get your case in first. With comprehensive features on all technical aspects of the rail industry, Rail Technology Magazine can guarantee your advert hits its target market.


Smart Card & Identity News



Smart Card & Identity News (www.smartcard.co.uk) is an independent International subscription newsletter launched in 1992. The newsletter is considered, by the industry, to be the definitive source for information on all aspects of the Smart Card and Identity industry. The highly successful daily on-line news service was launched in 1999 and is free to subscribers to the newsletter.
Smart Card & Identity News covers all the latest industry news on the all the new technological advances, security, new products, product launches, contracts won and lost, personnel changes, with opinion pieces and technical tutorials from the industry's leading experts. Smart Card New also features news and information on all the complimentary technologies of Smart Cards such as biometrics, cryptography, radio frequency identification (RFID), SIM, and near field communications.

Smart Cards Trends



SmartCardsTrends is a 24-page newsletter dedicated to SmartCards, SmartObjects, Trusted Devices and Secure Platforms. It brings critical information on technologies and strategies in the fields of telecommunications, banking, e-government, health, transport and IT digital security.
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