ICMA Announces 2022 Élan Awards of Excellence Winners
Best of the Best in Global Card Industry Recognized During EXPO Ceremony PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J.—May 18, 2022—The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA), a global trade association for card…
ICMA Announces New Virtual Event for Card Manufacturers
Registration is now open for the online event, which will offer a dynamic lineup of interactive experiences, including educational opportunities, networking sessions and roundtable discussions. The "main stage" will feature…
For Solid Access Control, Security Begins with Trust
Access control is an essential part of commercial security systems—keeping buildings, designated areas and sensitive information secure and safe by controlling entry or restricting access. With the wave…
ICMA Celebrates 30th Anniversary at 2021 EXPO
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA), a global trade association for card manufacturers, personalizers, issuers and suppliers will postpone its 30th anniversary celebration until its…
ICMA Announces Launch of Virtual Commercial Card Industry Training
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) announced today the expansion of its Advanced Card Education (ACE) program by launching a new virtual…
Restaurant gift card sales grow nominally prior to COVID-19
Dive Insight: Despite the plateau in 2019, the recent growth in gift card programs shows that restaurant brands’ efforts to increase access to such cards — selling them at…
Trends & Technology Dictate ‘Smart’ Future for Access Control
November 29, 2019 Jeffrey E. Barnhart While access cards still play a strong role in the access control market, some companies are moving toward smartphone Bluetooth-enabled technology to…
‘Smart’ Tech Enhances Access Control Security
For much of history, our identification systems have relied on face-to-face interactions and physical documents and processes. But digital technologies are transforming how identity is authenticated around the…
Credit Card Industry Goes “Greener” via Alternative Materials, Technology
The industry is using renewable raw materials and card component materials to reduce consumption of natural resources during the production process. To become “greener,” the credit card industry…
Card-makers group highlights biometrics benefits as Fingerprint Cards touts growing popularity
Biometric cards will give merchants, issuers and consumers real returns on their investments with both contactless card adoption and fraud on the rise, The ICMA (International Card Manufacturers…