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APSCA

APSCA  is the only regional industry association for organisations in the smart card, contactless, NFC and ePassport businesses in Asia Pacific. APSCA has over 50 members and provides smart card business intelligence to nearly 11,000 smart card industry executives. APSCA has organised over 120 leading industry forums covering smart card business and technology across 10 countries in the Asian region. www.apsca.org

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China Credit Card (FCC)

"China Credit Card", founded in 1994 by Financial Computer of China (FCC), is a monthly magazine. Its purpose is to promote China's credit card application. With more than 20 columns, its readers come from financial sectors, credit card authorities, commercial services and the cardholders. It diffuses information about electronic currency, vulgarizes the knowledge on credit card and plays the interface between financial technology, IT, commercial service sectors and credit card holders in order to promote the development of credit card in China. FCC is founded by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in 1989.

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CIITA

CIITA is the nationwide first-grade corporate organization registered at the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. Over the past 21 years, it has tried its endeavour in promoting the development of China ICT, advancing its application and information resources to serve the national modernization and normalization construction. There are 16 branches with over 1000 enterprises as its entity members. Its businesses are under the centralized management of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China.

中国信息产业商会是在国家民政部注册的一级社团组织。成立20年来致力于推动中国信息产业发展、推广信息技术应用、开发信息资源、服务于国家现代化 与信息化建设。现有16个分会,1000多个企业等集体会员单位。

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ePaymentsJP

ePaymentsJP

ePayments Laboratory Inc. provides research and consulting for specific business developments in the following business segments.   
- e-payments (credit card, debit card, e-money, e-commerce, mobile payments etc),Smart card technology (including NFC and Smartphones), Authentication technology (including Biometrics), CRM / marketing, IT-security.
We also provide original Web-magazine(ePayments.jp), and contributes for Nikkei (Japan's major economic newspaper) and other industry papers/magazines.

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EUROSMART

Eurosmart is an international non-profit association located in Brussels and representing the Smart Security Industry for multi-sector applications. Founded in 1995, the association is committed to expanding the world's Smart Secure Devices market, developing Smart Security standards and continuously improving quality and security applications.
Members are manufacturers of smart cards, semiconductors, terminals, equipment for smart cards system integrators, application developers and issuers who work into dedicated working groups (communication, marketing, security, electronic identity, new form factors, and prospect emerging markets).
Members are largely involved in political and technical initiatives as well as research and development projects at the European and international levels.
Eurosmart is acknowledged as representing "the Voice of the Smart Security Industry".
Eurosmart members are companies (Austriacard, EM Microelectronic Marin, FNMT-RCM, Gemalto, Giesecke & Devrient, Infineon Technologies, Inside Secure, LFoundry, Morpho, NedCard, NXP Semiconductors, Oberthur Technologies, Prooftag, Renesas Electronics, Samsung, STMicroelectronics, Toshiba), payment systems (GIE Cartes Bancaires, MasterCard), laboratories (CEA-LETI), research organisations (Fraunhofer Institute), associations (Smart Payment Association, Mobismart, Danish Biometrics) and independent experts (Michel Koenig, Bernard Morvant, Jonas Andersson).
For more information, please visit www.eurosmart.com 

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GlobalPlatform

GlobalPlatform is a cross industry, not-for-profit association which identifies, develops and publishes specifications which facilitate the secure and interoperable deployment and management of multiple embedded applications on secure chip technology. Its proven technical specifications are the international industry standard for building a trusted end-to-end solution which serves multiple actors and supports several business models.

The freely available specifications provide the foundation for market convergence and innovative new cross-sector partnerships.  The technology has been adopted globally across finance, mobile/telecom, government, healthcare, retail and transit sectors.  GlobalPlatform also supports an open compliance program ecosystem to ensure the long-term interoperability of secure chip technology.

As a member-driven association with cross-market representation from all world continents, GlobalPlatform membership is open to any organization operating within this landscape.  Its 60+ members contribute to technical committees and market-led task forces.

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GS1 Hong Kong

GS1 Hong Kong was founded in 1989 as the Hong Kong Article Numbering Association (HKANA) by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and was renamed GS1 Hong Kong in 2005 under the GS1 Global Charter.  As the local chapter of GS1, GS1 Hong Kong is dedicated to helping companies in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta region continuously improve their supply chain efficiency and visibility through the innovative use of GS1 System of Standards including BarCode, B2B e-Commerce, Global Data Synchronization and Electronic Product Code/Radio Frequency Identification (EPC/RFID). For more information about GS1 Hong Kong, please visit: www.gs1hk.org.

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LSCM

Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies (LSCM R&D Centre) was founded in 2006 with funding support from the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government. It is hosted by three leading universities in Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
www.lscm.hk

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Maverick China Research

Maverick China Research provides business-to-business research and market entry services for clients seeking opportunities in China. Since 2006 our primary focus has been on China's payment industry; areas of expertise include mobile payment, online payment, prepaid products, credit and debit cards, remittances, and contactless payments. Our Beijing-based team provides on-the-ground research through regularly published market reports and customized research projects. To learn more about us, please visit www.maverickchina.com or contact Boaz Rottenberg at boaz.rottenberg@maverickchina.com.

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MEHK

Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK) , office of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, was established to promote Hong Kong as the premier destination for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions.  The office provides one-stop-support to exhibition organizers including facilitation, government liaison/collaboration, publicity, visitor promotion, and hospitality services.  Hong Kong is Asia’s World City, an international marketplace that links the booming economies of Mainland China and the rest of Asia with the world.
  www.mehongkong.com

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NFC Forum

The NFC Forum is a non-profit industry association founded in 2004 by leading mobile communications, semiconductor, and consumer electronics companies. Its mission is to advance the use of NFC technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability among devices and services and educating the market about NFC. The Forum’s 150+ global members are developing specifications for a modular NFC device architecture, and protocols for interoperable data exchange and device-independent service delivery, device discovery and capability.

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RFID China Alliance

RFIDChina.org is the earliest professional portal website dedicated to the services of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) industrial chain. Launched in 2004, the website has long drawn the attention of peers in the industry, which has also won the powerful support from the government and the related departments. To date, it has developed into a leading portal website widely recognized as mainstream in the RFID field. It is the official website of CIITA RFID China Alliance.

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RFID Institute of Thailand

RFID Institute of Thailand (RFID-TH) is a non-profit organization originated from the cooperation between public and private sector to enhance knowledge-base development, distribution of information and consultation, promote technology adoption, and establish capacity building in wisely applying RFID technology in Thailand.

  • R&D: Promote R&D activities concerning products in connection with RFID to business sector and industry in Thailand.
  • Services: Provide services for consulting and testing application of RFID (RFID Testbed) to the Thai entrepreneurs including user, equipment and parts developer, software house and distributor.
  • Consultation: Promote knowledgebase development, distribution of information and consultation related to RFID technology to the public.
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SIMalliance

SIMalliance is (the non-profit trade association) dedicated to supporting the creation, deployment and management of secure mobile services across the globe. Working in partnership with members and the wider mobile community, SIMalliance anticipates and addresses the security, identity and mobility challenges of an increasingly converged internet. Through its working groups the alliance seeks to offer the blueprint to create a secure, open and interoperable environment where mobile services thrive.

Each year SIMalliance brings the mobile industry together at its SIMposium series of events; showcasing new technologies, discussing emerging models and tackling key market challenges and also hosts the annual SIMagine competition, recognising the very best in secure mobile application and service creation.

Its membership is responsible for delivering the most widely distributed mobile application platform in the world (SIM/USIM).

SIMalliance members are Datang, Eastcompeace, Gemalto, Giesecke & Devrient, Incard, Inkript, Kebt, Oberthur Technologies, Prism, Morpho, Valid, Watchdata & Wuhan Tianyu.
SIMalliance Strategic Partners are Comprion, FCI and Movenda.

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UBIFRANCE

UBIFRANCE, the French Agency for International Business Development is proud to be part of Cartes in Asia in Hong Kong and presents the latest innovative companies in the field of card technology on the French Pavilion. UBIFRANCE promotes trade, business and cooperation between French and foreign Companies. We are looking forward to welcoming you on the French Pavilion where you will find new partners and adapted solutions. www.

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WTIA

Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA), which was established in 2001, is a non-profit trade association registered in Hong Kong to provide a platform for the wireless-related business to work together to benefit the industry development and growth; with objectives below:

  • Represent and safeguard the interests and opinions of the wireless technology industry to the Government and other international parties
  • Promote the development, usage and awareness of wireless technology applications in Hong Kong
  • Enhance communication and partnership between different types of companies in the wireless technology industry
  • Advance the professional standards of software and hardware development in wireless technology applications
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Press Partners

AB+F

Australian Banking & Finance Magazine (AB+F) is the flagship publication from Australian Financial Publications - a financial media company that produce, manage and deliver magazines, online newsletters, conferences, forums, briefings and custom communications.
 AB+F is Australia’s only magazine devoted to the banking and finance sector, covering the entire gamut of the market including dedicated sections on capital markets, banking, insurance, New Zealand markets, Asian markets, professional development and banking & finance technology.  Supported by AB+F daily online we take a strategic look at the news - fleshing out issues, analysis and opinions that are important from an industry perspective. www.australianbankingfinance.com

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AET

The Application of Electronic Technique (AET) was founded by the Electronic Sixth Institute of the Ministry of Industry and Information technology in 1975. It is an influential technology and information periodical in the Chinese electronic and IT industry. In the fierce market competition, AET, focused on electronic technology field and constantly oriented to innovation, organized the “embedded” forums, selection of outstanding electronic products and other marketing activity. It is playing a very important role in its professional sectors.
电子技术应用》已成为中国电子、电信、工控、通讯、计算机等领域专业人士的首选期刊。

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Business Wire

Business Wire

Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is utilized by thousands of companies to transmit their full-text news releases, regulatory filings, photos and other multimedia content to journalists, news media, trade publications, financial information services, regulatory authorities, Internet portals, information web sites, business-to-business decision-makers and consumers worldwide. Business Wire's multi-channel delivery network has access to the main international and national news agency networks throughout the world.

Card Manufacturing

Published eight times a year,  Card Manufacturing is the official publication of the ICMA and reaches more than 3000 industry participants worldwide. The magazine supports, promotes and encourages the success and growth of companies and organizations that participate in the plastic card industry-including manufacturers, industry suppliers and service providers.

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Cards Tech & Security

Cards Tech & Security(CTS) is a bilingual publication including monthly Chinese version and
quarterly English version. It has seen its 10th Anniversary.
CTS is the subordinate publication to Smart Card Federation of China while an exclusive official publication of Asia Pacific Smart Card Association(APSCA). It has developed its market in Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. To celebrate its 10th Anniversary, CTS is having a meticulous revision to the global trend and expanding its circulation worldwide. The objective of CTS is to promote the global market of cards, RFID, security industry, innovative products as well as release the updated news.

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Cards Now

CardsNow

With about 200 advertisers in CNA magazine, it does not take much to explain why your article features and advertisements should be seen in the industry's defacto magazine - CNA, - the only one you need to meet all your marketing communication needs. We are recognised because you are recognised! And now, you are recognised because we are recognised!eMail : Wendy@CardsNowAsia.com

Card Wave

Cardwave

CardWave, established in 1987, is an unique card business information magazine in Japanese. We provide the possibility of smart card and mag card services and the latest information on payment, CRM, ID, security and mobile services every two months.

CATR

www.catr.cn is the most authoritative telecom information website in China. It belongs to China Academy of Telecommunication Research (CATR) of the Ministry of Information Industry (MII), which is a nation-level research organization in telecom field directly under the leadership of the MII. It integrates the functions of research, test and certification and consultancy. It mainly performs support work for government. Meanwhile, it can also provide services for the industry, such as quality system certification of enterprises, telecom metrology and product test/certification as well as network planning/design and consultancy for enterprises.

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CCTIME

CCTIME means China Communication Technology Information Management Engine.CCTIME objective: by following specialization, standardization, internationalization path of development, to become a global Media leader in Information & Communication industries.

CCTIME 's current average daily IP visit exceeds 30000, average daily browse PV exceeds 120000, electronic magazine" CCTIME Weekly" in the form of mail exceeds 300000 copies sent to the government, operators, equipment manufacturers, service providers, relevant personnel and experts, scholars. Buzzing web rankings on Alexa was 18021. The highest ranking was 16900.

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China Ebanking Network

China Electronic Banking Net, led by the China Financial Certification Center, is jointly created by nearly 40 commercial banks for Chinese e-banking sector. It promotes online banking security knowledge to the public, including online banking, mobile banking, telephone banking, online payment and online banking. It is committed to the promotion of the commercial banks’ e-banking products, green low-carbon e-financial services in order to promote rapid and healthy development of China's e-banking sector.

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China payment network (Paynews)

China payment network has always been committed to promoting payment industry development, to building the platform for the communication between enterprises and users, promoting cooperation in the industrial chain. Its readers come from market, research and technical fields, and people engaged in paying activity such as bank, banks union, commerce and e-commerce.
The content of the website covers industry trends, technology application, market data, and experts’ view, reading in depth, overseas information, high-end interviews, special reports and product information.

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Electronics Today

Electronics Today, India's first Techno-economic electronics monthly journal, now in 43rd year of publication, is the only publication in India devoted to Electronics Hardware, Components, Materials and Production Equipment. Electronics Today brings out the latest technology trends and happenings in the industry for it's over 500,000 readers. A 20-page pull-out, SmartCards Today, India's only monthly publication devoted to Smart Card, RFID, Biometrics and Communication technologies and Applications is a regular feature of Electronics Today.

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Financial Computerizing

Founded in 1993 under instruction of the People's Bank of China, Financial Computerizing is supported by many financial institutions and become a China's leading finance journals specialised in IT. The purpose of the magazine is to provide service to China's financial innovation, financial information services business and information industry by reporting domestic and overseas financial and information industry, financial information technology and financial business process innovation and development and then help China's financial sector in its reform and development.

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Intelligent transport Network

Intelligent transportation network (www.21its.com) is China cyber media pioneer in the field of intelligent transportation. It advocates "professional creates value" as its service concept, by virtue of leading technology and professional services, it devotes unremittingly itself to a perfect combination between transportation industry and web information and it committed to creating competitive advantage for its clients.

Its ambition: to become a global service provider in intelligent transportation market.

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KoreaITimes

An ambitious and forward-thinking monthly, the Korea IT Times  provides its readers with comprehensive industry and latest technology-related business news, with a focus on Korea's increasingly global presence and its relationship with the international investment community.  Each issue features up to 100 pages of insider knowledge and insight on Korean industries -- in English.

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Maverick China Research

Maverick China Research provides business-to-business research and market entry services for clients seeking opportunities in China. Since 2006 our primary focus has been on China's payment industry; areas of expertise include mobile payment, online payment, prepaid products, credit and debit cards, remittances, and contactless payments. Our Beijing-based team provides on-the-ground research through regularly published market reports and customized research projects. To learn more about us, please visit www.maverickchina.com or contact Boaz Rottenberg at boaz.rottenberg@maverickchina.com.

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Modern Logistics News

Modern Logistics News is approved by the China State Press and Publication Administration. It is under the supervision of China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. It’s the only domestic logistics and supply chain professional newspaper. Modern Logistics News is published every Tuesday and Friday.
Its readers are decision makers, managers and operators from the sectors such as national logistics, circulation of raw materials, iron and steel production and trade, industrial processing and manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and distribution, supply and sourcing, information services.

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NICSS

NICSS, Next Generation IC Card Systme Study Group, was established in Dec. 1997 as a voluntary group with the objective of studying the ways of how to protect the citizens’ rights. Today NICSS gathers collaborators to conduct IC card study extensively and sends more information on this.

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PassAgeNow

PassAgeNow, or in short P.A.N., is the unique magazine that features anything and everything contactless! At P.A.N., we believe that the age of contactless has arrived; thus, we want to share all these latest news from the wonderful world of contactless by picking out only the best news for your eyes.

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RFIDWorld.com.cn

RFIDWorld.com.cn is the most popular website for RFID vendors and users in China, providing free daily news, informative articles about RFID technology. With more than 200,000 hits daily, RFIDWorld.com.cn offers its 100,000 registered members a comprehensive online platform to exhibit their RFID products and communicate with RFID solution seekers.

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Smart Card Marketing

Smart Card Marketing

Under the sponsorship of CIITA Smart Card Committee, Smart Card Marketing has published more than 120 issues until the end of 2011. It has become an ideal smart card market in China.
It provides the following services: references for different government authorities in their decision making; theory and knowledge for the departments applying the smart card technology; marketing information for different industrial players. Main Columns of the magazine: New Developments, Policies and Standards, Cover Story, Market Survey, VIP Interviews, Windows to the World, Reports on Exhibitions & Conferences, Tech Cases Analysis

Smart Insights

Smart Insights is the best information source on the Secure Transactions industry.
Smart Insights Weekly is a newsletter covering the smart card industry, its businesses, its technologies, its markets as well as its technology suppliers. Smart Insights covers all the major trends in the industry, it encompasses worldwide business, standardization bodies ...
Smart Insights Reports are research reports providing key facts and figures as well as strategic insights about a technology, an area or a major issue in the secure transaction industry. Smart Insights Reports bring business modeling, forecasting and competitive analysis.
Smart Insights: facts . intelligence . now . More information at:
www.smartinsights.net

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SmartCardsTrends

SmartCardsTrends is a 24-page newsletter dedicated to Smartcards, Smart Objects, Trusted Devices & Softwares and Secure Platforms. It brings critical information on technologies and strategies to smart security industry, application developers and service providers in the fields of telecommunications, banking, e-government, health, transportation and IT smart security.

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TeleInfoToday

www.teleinfotoday.com is one of the leading online service providers to the IT & Telecom Community. Its a complete business to business platform which facilitates to bridge the gap between the manufacturer and suppliers in improving their business relationships.

www.teleinfotoday.com provides a common platform to improve the visibility and scope of their business internationally breaking the geographical barriers. A specialist website dedicated to the new online marketing in construction B2B environment. We offer customized marketing solutions to suit the specific requirements of our clients.

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The Smart Sense

The Smart Sense is a dedicated news platform that published news, articles and interviews regarding “smart technologies”. With smart card, mobile, identification and contactless technologies concerning payments anchored as our forte, our readers and contributors include industry high profiles (C‐Level Executives), market movers, decision makers, associations and end‐users that shape the industry. Like the sixth sense, come and experience the smart technology industry in a whole new way!

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