New technology on the rise again in 2009

According to a new report from industry research firm RNCOS, ‘Global Smart Card Market Outlook’, the take-up of smart cards is still on the increase with the financial and retail sector having been the main beneficiaries in 2008. Indeed, the industry is expecting further increases in smart cards across a range of sectors with IMS Research reporting there will be more smart cards than people by the end of this year – more than 7 billion cards. Smart cards are now being used for a vast array of applications and in more areas of the world than ever before. The aspect of security, however, is still at the forefront of customers’ and operators’ minds. Gerard Najman, business development director, Thales Transportation system reports.