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ERG loads $250m lawsuit canon

PERTH-based smartcard specialist ERG is not giving up without a fight, and may now launch a $250 million damages claim against the NSW state government over the Tcard public transport ticketing debacle.

 
Delayed NSW Tcard finally collapses

NEARLY ten years after embarking on a plan to build an integrated ticketing system for all public transport, the NSW Government has scrapped its controversial Tcard project after countless delays and cost overruns.

 
Privacy still a top online concern: Survey
ONE quarter of Australians say they regularly provide false information on online forms as a way of protecting their privacy, according to a national survey commissioned by the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner.
 
Ellison on card privacy – ‘We have the technology’

NEWLY-installed Human Services Minister Chris Ellison has moved quickly to soothe Access Cards opponents as government prepares for a second shot at getting the smartcard proposal through the Senate.

 
Smartcard framework unveiled as ID card flounders

THE Commonwealth’s peak ICT standards-setting body, the Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) has released the final two components in its long-awaited Smartcard framework.

 
Don’t Miss the Hottest Smart Card Event in 2008!

2007 was a prolific year of fraud, identity theft, and security breaches. With a worldly increase of threats to corporate and governmental security, immense pressure is being applied to those in chief of guarding: personal details, networks, finance, physical boundaries, and national borders.

Due to their size, security and functionality, Smart Cards have found great success in the commercial transactions, data storage and personal identification markets. Nonetheless, a wealth of opportunities still remains for Smart Card developers, as new applications continue to surface and existing functions increasingly converge.

Learn from the experts – Meet the industry

The CeBIT Smart Card Exhibition will get you face to face with the vendors and developers who can help you identify the vulnerabilities within your organisation and develop the smart solutions to protect your sensitive information and accessibility requirements.

Do you want to learn more from the top solution providers in the area of Smart Card technology to stay one step ahead of your security risks?

Case Study: Siemens Develop German Electronic Health Card

The CeBIT Australia 2006 e-Government Forum was proud to feature a Keynote Presentation by the esteemed Dr Martin Praetorius, Vice President Strategic Business Development Healthcare Solutions, Siemens Communications.

Dr Praetorius was responsible for developing and implementing the German Electronic Health Card system, which remains a world leader. In his presentation, Dr Praetorius outlined some of the issues behind Smart Card technology, procedures for securing Smart Card systems, as well as possibilities of such technologies.

Who should attend?

  • Business leaders & decision makers CEO, CFO, MD, GM
  • Government Executives
  • Technology Professionals CIO, CTO
  • Heads of Security, Logistics, Warehousing, Airport Security, Port Security, State
  • ID Officer, Immigration, Customs & Heads of National Identification
  • Resellers and Distributors

What you will learn

  • How to effect business transactions in a flexible; secure way with minimal human intervention
  • Solutions for management of Personal data
  • How to control access to physical areas
  • How to control access to restricted data
  • Secure Identification applications
  • Logistics management applications

What you will see

  • Smart Cards and Readers
  • Identity management solutions
  • Access control solutions
  • Medical and Personal Applications
  • Fuel Card
  • SIM Cards
  • Public Transport Applications
  • ATM, Electronic Wallet
  • Cryptographic keys
  • Gaming & Wagering

Who will you see?

On-line visitor registration for the Smart Card Expo and the 34 other exhibitions and conferences at CeBIT Australia opens on 2 January 2008.

 
About CeBIT Australia

CeBIT Australia is Australasia's leading Information & Communications Technology (ICT) event for the business marketplace and covers the entire spectrum of technology and the key elements that make up the ICT products and services marketplace. This is the only Australian event where you can exhibit your products and services to a large and high level audience of business decision makers and buyers – keen to see the latest and greatest solutions available.

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