NFC: The Next Wave of Access Control
Access cards still play a powerful role in the access control market; however, some companies are turning toward smartphone Bluetooth-enabled and Near-field Communication (NFC) technology. Both are wireless…
Changes in Financial Card Personalization
By Dave Tushie, Magellan Consulting, Inc., ICMA Standards and Technical Representative Many years ago, at the dawn of machine-readable card personalization, standards were introduced to guarantee electronic transactions…
2019 Card Industry Statistics and Trends Highlights
By Al Vrancart, ICMA Founder Emeritus and Industry Advisor The global card industry manufactured 37.1 billion cards in 2019, which was 1% more than it manufactured in 2018. See…
The Road to Contactless
Mapping the journey from charge plates to payment objects—a market ready for change Although late to the game and despite some formidable challenges, the U.S. payment ecosystem, including…
How to Market to Millennials with Card Design & Packaging
Just like any generation before it, millennials think and buy differently. Born between 1981 and 1996, millennials’ purchasing habits tend to prioritize memorable experiences and social identity. Brands…