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  CONTACTLESS SMART CARDS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Contactless Smart Cards in Millions of US$. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015. The report profiles 58 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as ActivIdentity Corporation, Advanced Card Systems Ltd., American Microdevice Manufacturing, Inc., ASK, Austria Card GmbH, CardLogix Corporation, CPI Card Group, Eastcompeace Smart Card Co., Ltd., FNMT-RCM, Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited, Gemalto N.V., General Information Systems Ltd., Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, HID Global Corporation, Infineon Technologies AG,. Inside Contactless, International Business Machines Corporation, IRIS Corporation Berhad, Micromodule Pte Ltd., NBS Technologies, NedCard B.V., NOVACARD INFORMATIONSSYSTEME GmbH, NXP Semiconductors, Oberthur Card Systems SA, On Track Innovations Ltd., Sagem Orga GmbH, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Silicon Storage Technology, Inc., Sitronics JSC, Sony Corporation, STMicroelectronics, Incard SpA, Toppan Printing Co., Ltd., Watchdata System Co. Ltd., and Zetes Industries. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-6141  PAGES:    582
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       July 2009
COMPANIES:  58  MARKET DATA TABLES:   121
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  CONTACTLESS SMART CARDS (Complete Report) Pages : 582   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITION3$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY74$2250
  1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW.....II-12 $200  
   Current and Future Analysis.....II-1
Regional Market Analysis.....II-1
1$100
   Segment Perspective.....II-2
1$100
  2. MARKET DRIVERS & CHALLENGES.....II-35 $300  
   Market Drivers.....II-3
Micro-Payment and Government Applications Spur Contactless Smart Card Market.....II-3
Need for Secure IT Applications Drives Contactless Access Control Smart Cards
  Market.....II-3
1$100
   Consumer Acceptance Imperative for Growth of Contactless Smart Cards Market.....II-4
Emergence of Transit Operators from Card Issuers to Card Acceptors.....II-4
1$100
   Political & Government Regulations – Key for Contactless Smart Card
  Participants.....II-5
Interoperability – An Essential Factor.....II-5
Rising Security Concerns to Foster Identity & Security Markets.....II-5
Challenges for Contactless Smart Cards.....II-5
Lack of Compatible and Interoperable Standards.....II-5
1$100
   Existing Technologies Prevent Adoption of Contactless Technology.....II-6
Privacy Issues and Threat of Failure Haunt Contactless Smart Cards.....II-6
Consumer Concerns on Data Security and Privacy.....II-6
Rapidly Changing Technological Environment.....II-6
1$100
   Weak Economic Conditions.....II-7
1$100
  3. KEY TRENDS.....II-84 $400  
   CVM Limits – the Major Driver of Contactless Smart Cards in Payments.....II-8
Contactless Cards Gain Popularity.....II-8
Growing Confidence in Contactless Smart Card Technology.....II-8
1$100
   Financial Institutions Move Towards More Secure and Convenient Cards.....II-9
Hybrid Cards on the Rise.....II-9
Access Control Application to Benefit from Near Field Communication.....II-9
1$100
   Multi-Application Cards Gain Momentum.....II-10
ICAO Compliance Boosts e-Passports Program.....II-10
Consolidation – Growth Through Shrinkage.....II-10
1$100
   High Security Java Cards Gain Popularity.....II-11
Biometrics Offer Significant Growth Potential for Security Applications.....II-11
1$100
  4. INTRODUCTION TO SMART CARDS.....II-1214 $800  
   Smart Cards – An Introduction.....II-12
Concept & Functional Definition.....II-12
1$100
   A Historical Perspective.....II-13
Smart Cards Vs Magnetic Stripe Cards.....II-13
Constituents of a Smart Card Chip.....II-13
1$100
   Central Processing Unit (CPU).....II-14
Read-Only Memory (ROM).....II-14
Random-Access Memory (RAM).....II-14
Application Memory (EEPROM).....II-14
Card Operating System (COS).....II-14
Multos.....II-14
Microsoft Smart Cards for Windows.....II-14
1$100
   Java Card.....II-15
Types of Smart Cards.....II-15
Based on Type of Integrated Circuit (IC) Technology Used.....II-15
Integrated Circuit (IC) Microprocessor Cards.....II-15
1$100
   Integrated Circuit (IC) Memory Cards.....II-16
Optical Memory Cards.....II-16
Based on Interface.....II-16
Contact Card.....II-16
1$100
   Contactless Card.....II-17
Combi-Card or Dual-Interface Card.....II-17
Based on Number of Applications Supported By Card.....II-17
Single Application Cards.....II-17
Multi-Application Cards.....II-17
Standards.....II-17
1$100
   Hardware Standards.....II-18
Application Standards.....II-18
Local Standards.....II-18
Network Computing Standards.....II-18
Electronic Purse Standards.....II-18
1$100
   Payment Standards.....II-19
Mobile Communications.....II-19
Standards Governing Smart Cards & Their Applications.....II-19
ISO/IEC Standards.....II-19
ISO/IEC 7816.....II-19
ISO/IEC 10536.....II-19
ISO/IEC 14443.....II-19
ISO/IEC 15693.....II-19
ISO/IEC 7501.....II-19
1$100
   Personal Computer/Smart Card (PC/SC) Workgroup Specifications.....II-20
EMV (Europay, MasterCard, VISA) Specifications.....II-20
Comite Europeen de Normalisation (CEN) Standards.....II-20
GSM – SIM / UIM Standard.....II-20
STK.....II-20
1$100
   WIM (WAP Identification Module).....II-21
S@T.....II-21
GSC-IS Version 2.1 Specifications.....II-21
SEIWG Specification.....II-21
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS).....II-21
Global Platform (GP).....II-21
International Airline and Transportation Association (IATA).....II-21
G-8 Health Standards.....II-21
1$100
   Technology Used in Smart Cards.....II-22
Java Card Technology Supports Multiple Applications.....II-22
Biometric Technology – A Boon for Identification Markets.....II-22
Prominent Features/Capabilities.....II-22
Internal Memory.....II-22
1$100
   Multiple Function Capability.....II-23
Bi-Directional Identification and Authentication.....II-23
Benefits.....II-23
Enhanced Storage Capacity.....II-23
Security.....II-23
1$100
   Convenience.....II-24
Economic Benefits.....II-24
Customization.....II-24
The Technology Evolution.....II-24
Increased Windows Compatibility.....II-24
1$100
   Multiple Applications.....II-25
Availability of Smart Card Readers as Standard Equipment.....II-25
Increased Memory Requirements.....II-25
Generation of Asymmetric Keys on Card.....II-25
Shorter Delivery Turn-around and Lead-times.....II-25
USB Interfaces, Higher I/O Speeds.....II-25
Dual Interface.....II-25
Faster Processor Speeds and Improved Battery Capabilities.....II-25
Price Competitiveness.....II-25
New Specifications To Become Standard Requirements.....II-25
1$100
  5. CONTACTLESS SMART CARDS – AN OVERVIEW.....II-265 $500  
   Introduction.....II-26
Current Scenario.....II-26
Product Overview.....II-26
Constituents and Special Characteristics of Contactless Smart Cards.....II-26
1$100
   Contactless Smart Card Technology.....II-271$100
   Better than Contact Smart Card Technology.....II-28
Compatibility with Other Technologies.....II-28
Data Privacy & Security Crucial for Contactless Smart Cards.....II-28
Difference Between Contactless Smart Card and RFID Technology.....II-28
1$100
   Need for Compatibility Among Standards.....II-29
Benefits.....II-29
1$100
   Technical Breakthroughs in Contactless Technology.....II-30
HID’s iCLASS® Contactless Smart Card Technology.....II-30
MIFARE Contactless Smart Card from Philips.....II-30
1$100
  6. SMART CARDS - COMPETITIVE SCENARIO.....II-312 $400  
   Potential Favors Growth in the Intensely Competitive Market.....II-31
Table 1: Leading Players in the World Smart Card Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments for Gemalto NV, Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, Oberthur Card Systems, Sagem Orga, Incard SpA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-31
1$300
   Leading Smart Card Players – An Analysis of Competitor Strategies.....II-32
1$100
  7. END-USE MARKETS.....II-3311 $750  
   Mass Transit/Public Transportation Sector.....II-33
Transit Applications Gaining Acceptance.....II-33
1$100
   Smart Card-Based Transit Applications Implemented in Various Regions.....II-34
Payment Applications.....II-34
Banking on Smart Technology.....II-34
1$100
   Current Financial Sector Scenario.....II-35
Factors Favoring Adoption of Smart Cards in Finance / Banking Applications.....II-35
Multi-Application Cards to Drive Penetration in Financial Sector.....II-35
Impact of EMV Compliance.....II-35
1$100
   Electronic Payments Simplify Cash Transactions.....II-36
Benefits of Using Payment Cards.....II-36
High Implementation Costs & Legacy Infrastructure Obstruct Growth.....II-36
Access Control Applications.....II-36
1$100
   Contactless Technology Drives Security Applications.....II-37
Rising Security Concerns Aid Smart Card Growth in Various Sectors.....II-37
Biometrics Technology Boosts Identification & Security Markets.....II-37
1$100
   Network Security Offers Immense Potential for Growth.....II-38
Countering Hacker Attacks.....II-38
Government/ Institutional Applications.....II-38
Governments as Users.....II-38
1$100
   Institutional Applications Gaining Prominence.....II-391$100
   Factors Driving Government Applications.....II-40
Government Sector in India Boosts Smart Card Implementation.....II-40
Lack of Smart Card Infrastructure in India Hinders Growth.....II-40
Security: Role of Government ID Programs.....II-40
1$100
   Multifunctional Identification Cards to Enhance Inland Security.....II-41
Smart Cards Replace Conventional Paper-Based Institutional Systems in India.....II-41
Healthcare Sector.....II-41
Smart Cards Facilitate Efficient Healthcare System.....II-41
1$100
   Global Healthcare Card Scenario.....II-42
Benefits of Using Smart Cards in Healthcare Industry.....II-42
Key Applications of Healthcare Smart cards.....II-42
Storage of Patient’s Medical Information.....II-42
Patient Identification and Monitoring.....II-42
1$100
   Prescription Management.....II-43
HIPAA Compliance Drives Healthcare Sector.....II-43
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.....II-43
1$100
  8. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/INNOVATIONS.....II-445 $500  
   Toppan Develops World’s Smallest Felica type IC Card, 'SMARTICS-cFe'.....II-44
Honeywell Introduces OmniAssure Biometric Reader.....II-44
Athena Releases ASEDrive IIIe CL.....II-44
HID Global Unveils bioCLASS RKLB57 Smart Card Field Enroller.....II-44
1$100
   Texas Instruments Introduces RF-HCT-WRC5-KP221 Chips.....II-45
HID to Extend Access Control Product Line with Logical Access Control Products.....II-45
LEGIC Unveils Latest Products and Applications.....II-45
1$100
   Sagem Launches Biometric Reader to Comply with MorphoAccess 521 TWIC.....II-46
LEGIC Unveils New All-in-One Contactless Smart Cards.....II-46
HID Global Introduces New Crescendo Line of Smart Cards.....II-46
1$100
   Sagem Launches New GSA-Approved PIV Reader for FIPS 201.....II-47
LEGIC Expands Contactless Smart Card Technology Capability.....II-47
HID Extends multiCLASS™ Reader Line.....II-47
1$100
   HID Global Introduces HID Identity.....II-48
1$100
  9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY.....II-497 $500  
   VDV-Kernapplikations Selects NXP’s SmartMx for German transport Ticketing.....II-49
Gemalto Completes Acquisition of Keycorp’s Smart Cards Business.....II-49
HID Teams up with MAXxess.....II-49
1$100
   LEGIC Inks Partnership Agreement with APK-ID.....II-50
LEGIC Signs Deals with Electronica Meysh and Inplastor.....II-50
SmartMetric Adopts MULTOS for Fingerprint Activated Cards.....II-50
1$100
   LEGIC Identsystems and Nortech Control Systems Enter into Licensing Agreement.....II-51
NEOWAVE Strikes Distribution Agreement with ASK.....II-51
1$100
   Garanti Bank Selects Gemalto’s EMV Contactless Credit Cards for Deployment in
  Turkey.....II-52
Watchdata Executes Major Supply Contract with Shenzhen Tong Ltd.....II-52
SCM and Sony Sign MoU.....II-52
Sony and NXP Enter Into a Joint Venture to Form Moversa.....II-52
1$100
   HID Global Completes Acquisition of Integrated Engineering.....II-53
Intrepid Global Imaging to Take Over Versacard.....II-53
1$100
   Soliton and AAIT Form Partnership for Contactless Security Smart Card
  Solutions.....II-54
LEGIC Enters into an Agreement with G4S Security Systems Microraab.....II-54
1$100
   ASK and MasterCard to Work on Contactless Cards.....II-55
1$100
  10. FOCUS ON SELECT KEY PLAYERS.....II-5611 $800  
   ActivIdentity Corporation (US).....II-56
Advanced Card Systems Ltd (Hong Kong).....II-56
American Microdevice Manufacturing, Inc. (US).....II-56
1$100
   ASK (France).....II-57
Austria Card GmbH (Austria).....II-57
CardLogix Corporation (US).....II-57
1$100
   CPI Card Group (US).....II-58
Eastcompeace Smart Card Co., Ltd (China).....II-58
FNMT-RCM (Spain).....II-58
Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (Japan).....II-58
1$100
   Gemalto N.V. (The Netherlands).....II-59
General Information Systems Ltd (UK).....II-59
1$100
   Giesecke & Devrient GmbH (Germany).....II-60
HID Global Corporation (US).....II-60
Infineon Technologies AG (Germany).....II-60
1$100
   Inside Contactless (France).....II-61
International Business Machines Corporation (US).....II-61
IRIS Corporation Berhad (Malaysia).....II-61
Micromodule Pte Ltd (Singapore).....II-61
1$100
   NBS Technologies (Canada).....II-62
NedCard B.V. (The Netherlands).....II-62
NOVACARD INFORMATIONSSYSTEME GmbH (Germany).....II-62
NXP Semiconductors (The Netherlands).....II-62
1$100
   Oberthur Card Systems SA (France).....II-63
On Track Innovations Ltd (Israel).....II-63
Sagem Orga GmbH (Germany).....II-63
1$100
   Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd (South Korea).....II-64
Silicon Storage Technology, Inc (US).....II-64
Sitronics JSC (Russia).....II-64
1$100
   Sony Corporation (Japan).....II-65
STMicroelectronics (Switzerland).....II-65
Incard SpA (Part of STMicroelectronics) (Italy).....II-65
1$100
   Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-66
Watchdata System Co. Ltd (China).....II-66
Zetes Industries (Belgium).....II-66
1$100
  11. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE.....II-67   
   Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards by Geographic Region – North America, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$300
   Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless Smart Cards by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Unit Shipments for North America, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific and Latin American Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$300
   Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards by Geographic Region – North America, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-691$300
   Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless Smart Cards by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for North America, Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific and Latin American Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$300
   Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards by End-Use Application – Mass Transit, Access Control, Payment and Government ID Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$300
   Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless Smart Cards by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Unit Shipments for Mass Transit, Access Control, Payment and Government ID Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$300
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards by End-Use Application – Mass Transit, Access Control, Payment and Government ID Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$300
   Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Contactless Smart Cards by End-Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for Mass Transit, Access Control, Payment and Government ID Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$300
III. MARKET61$1950
  1. NORTH AMERICA.....III-114 $850  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current and Future Analysis.....III-1
Overview.....III-1
Key Trends and Issues.....III-1
Adoption of Contactless Payment System Finds Greater Acceptance.....III-1
1$75
   Increased Interoperability and Standardization in Contactless Payment
  Platforms.....III-2
Government Programs Continue to Offer Opportunities for Contactless Smart
  Cards.....III-2
Delays in Rollout Plague Employee Card Implementation in the US.....III-2
Proprietary and Sporadic Ticketing Systems Hinder Smart Card Adoption in Mass
  Transit.....III-2
1$75
   The US Perspective.....III-3
Smart Card Industry Evolution.....III-3
Smart Cards & the US – A Lackluster Affair.....III-3
1$75
   Contactless Smart Cards - Current Scenario.....III-4
Contactless Leads the Charge in the US.....III-4
Trends and Issues.....III-4
US Market Moves Towards Contactless Technology.....III-4
1$75
   Contactless Smart Cards Making Headway into Payments Market.....III-5
US Lags Behind in Adopting EMV Specifications.....III-5
HSPD-12 Directive Fosters Smart Card-Based Security Sector.....III-5
ICAO Compliance Boosts e-Passports Program.....III-5
1$75
   US Airport Authorities Use Smart Cards Based on Biometric Technology.....III-6
Cyber Fraud & Identity Theft Crimes Provide Impetus for Smart Card Usage.....III-6
FIPS Federal ID Standard & ANSI INCITS Standard for ID Sector.....III-6
Healthcare Sector & Smart Cards.....III-6
Product Launches.....III-6
3$225
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-92$150
   Key Players.....III-112$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-13
Table 10: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Market with Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$150
   Table 11: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$150
  2. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA.....III-1522 $950  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-15
Current and Future Analysis.....III-15
Contactless Smart Cards – A European Perspective.....III-15
Contactless Payments Market Scenario in Europe.....III-15
CVM Limits – the Major Driver of Contactless Smart Cards in Payments.....III-15
1$75
   Contactless Smart Cards – Unlimited Solutions.....III-16
Standards.....III-16
1$75
   New Form Factors.....III-17
Pilots and Rollouts.....III-17
Outlook.....III-17
1$75
   Trends & Issues.....III-18
Improved Revenues and Customer Loyalty Attract Retailers to Contactless
  Payments.....III-18
Secure Access Control Capabilities Generate Demand for Contactless Smart Cards in
  EMEA.....III-18
Multiple Applications Offer Greater Prospects for Contactless Smart Cards.....III-18
1$75
   High Speed Capability Spurs Adoption of Contactless Technology in New
  Applications.....III-19
Introduction of Contactless Payments in US and Japan Drives European
  Market.....III-19
Faster Payment Transactions Generate Interest on Contactless Technology.....III-19
Europe Adopts Contactless Ticketing System to Minimize Costs.....III-19
Electronic Identity Cards to Drive European Identity Market.....III-19
1$75
   Overview of Select Regional Markets.....III-20
France.....III-20
Electronic Passport Project Enhances Demand for Smart Cards.....III-20
Belgium.....III-20
Italy.....III-20
1$75
   United Kingdom.....III-21
UK Smart Cards Market Holds Immense Potential for Growth.....III-21
Convergence of Transport and Financial Applications in UK – A Key
  Implementation.....III-21
1$75
   Middle East & Africa.....III-22
Security Market Gaining Prominence in Middle East.....III-22
Product Launches.....III-22
2$150
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-244$300
   Key Players.....III-287$325
   B. Market Analytics.....III-35
Table 12: Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Market with Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$150
   Table 13: Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
  3. ASIA-PACIFIC.....III-3721 $1175  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-37
A Combination of Unique Regional Markets.....III-37
Current and Future Analysis.....III-37
Contactless Smart Card Market in Asia-Pacific.....III-37
1$75
   Select Applications of Contactless Smart Cards in Asia-Pacific (2008).....III-38
Government Applications.....III-38
e–Passport.....III-38
1$75
   Outlook.....III-39
Media Coverage.....III-39
National ID.....III-39
Select Countries to Implement the Project.....III-39
Growth to Decline, Volume Generation to Continue.....III-39
1$75
   Driving License.....III-40
Other Government Services.....III-40
Other Types of Smart Cards.....III-40
1$75
   Contactless Payment, and Loyalty Cards.....III-41
Contactless Payment Cards.....III-41
New Projects Fail to Initialize.....III-41
Loss of Momentum.....III-41
1$75
   Contactless Payments Not a Priority in Some Countries.....III-42
Loyalty Cards.....III-42
Other Applications.....III-42
Education.....III-42
Tourism/Travel.....III-42
1$75
   Theme Parks/Entertainment.....III-43
Contactless SIM.....III-43
Japan – the Most Advanced Market for Contactless Smart Cards.....III-43
Japanese Smart Cards Market Gains Prominence.....III-43
1$75
   Evolution of Electronic Payment in Japan.....III-44
Trends & Issues.....III-44
Asia-Pacific Region Witnesses Growth in Contactless Smart Card Use.....III-44
1$75
   Mass Transit Applications Migrate Towards Contactless Mobile Devices.....III-45
Taiwan Leads in Promotion of Contactless Payments Technology in Asia-Pacific
  Region.....III-45
Smart Cards Integrate with Biometrics.....III-45
1$75
   Integration of Technologies Becomes Key Factor in Smart Card Business.....III-46
Campus Smart Cards Rise in Popularity.....III-46
Leisure Facilities Witness Early Stage of Adoption.....III-46
1$75
   Strong Government Control Fosters Growth.....III-47
Identification Applications Provide Impetus for Government & Institutional
  Market.....III-47
Smart Card – An Ideal Solution for Cyber Security Concerns.....III-47
Data Privacy & Security Hinder Multi-Application Cards Implementation in
  Australia.....III-47
1$75
   Market Drivers.....III-48
Interoperability to Fetch New Opportunities for Contactless Payment
  Programs.....III-48
Government ID Projects to Drive Volume for Contactless Smart Cards in
  Asia-Pacific.....III-48
Contactless Payments in Asia-Pacific to Thrive on Foray of Tier II Nations.....III-48
1$75
   Contactless Mobile Applications Expand in Asia.....III-49
Market Restraints.....III-49
Consumer Apprehension Deters Contactless Payment Programs.....III-49
Merchant Apprehension Reduces the Number of Transactions.....III-49
1$75
   Infrastructure Barriers to Migration.....III-50
Competing Technologies Vs Smart Cards Technology.....III-50
Challenges in Integrating with Existing Processes and Systems.....III-50
Cost Concerns.....III-50
Security Concerns.....III-50
1$75
   Outlook.....III-51
More Focus on Physical Access Control.....III-51
Government Usage Drives Private Usage of Smart Cards.....III-51
Product Launches.....III-51
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-521$75
   Key Players.....III-533$225
   B. Market Analytics.....III-56
Table 14: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Market with Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56
1$150
   Table 15: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
1$150
  4. LATIN AMERICA.....III-584 $350  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-58
Current and Future Analysis.....III-58
An Emerging Smart Cards Market.....III-58
Low-cost Contactless MIFARE Cards.....III-58
Market Drivers.....III-58
Adoption in Key Cities Boosts Awareness on Contactless Smart Cards.....III-58
1$75
   Value-Added Services Drive the Adoption of Inexpensive Contactless Smart
  Cards.....III-59
Entry of Major Financial Institutions and Brands Boosts Contactless Smart
  Cards.....III-59
Market Restraints.....III-59
Availability of Alternative Technologies Mars Access Control Market.....III-59
1$75
   Lack of Standards Restricts ROI.....III-60
Unfavorable Political Scenario for Government Projects.....III-60
B. Market Analytics.....III-60
Table 16: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Market with Annual Unit Shipments in Millions for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$150
   Table 17: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contactless Smart Cards Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-611$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 430$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 58 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 64)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                 18	  
Canada                             1	 
Japan                              5
Europe                            28
     France                        5
     Germany                       7
     United Kingdom                1
     Italy                         1
     Spain                         2  
     Rest of Europe               12
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    11 
Middle East                        1
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