Useful Links
Access a variety of helpful external links about identification and payment technologies. Consider this site as a central place to further assist you in your research about card technology and related matters.
American Association Community Colleges (AACC)
AACC is the primary advocacy organization for community colleges at the national level and works closely with directors of state offices to inform and affect state policy.
American Library Association (ALA)
ALA promotes the highest quality library and information services and public access to information. ALA offers professional services and publications to members and nonmembers.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Organization created to set national standards for products performance and safety.
ASIS
ASIS International is the preeminent organization for professionals responsible for security, including managers and directors of security.
Association College and University Housing Officers (ACUHO)
ACUHO's mission is to contribute to the improvement and coordination of the various aspects of student residence halls and apartments, food service, developmental programming, administration, conference services, plant operations, maintenance and related programs at member institutions.
Association College and University Telecommunication Administrators (ACUTA)
ACUTA's core purpose is to support higher education institutions in achieving optimal use of communications technologies.
Card Tech Secur Tech (CTST)
CTSTaddresses every aspect of logical and physical access security and transaction technology that is linked to the use of identity technology.
Card Technology Magazine
Source for news about smart cards and such related payment and identification technologies as biometrics, PKI, mobile commerce, physical access control and computer network security
CARTES
Worldwide conference for security, smartcards, biometrics, identification, and contactless solutions.
College and University Machine Records Conference (CUMREC)
CUMREC provides a forum for higher education professionals to share their expertise and experiences with computer systems in this ever-changing world of technology
CR80 Newsletter
CR80 News explores the utilization of identification technologies on colleges and universities, K-12, corporate campuses, and other closed system environments.
EDUCAUSE
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology.
Electronic Transactions Association (ETA)
ETA is an international trade association representing companies who offer electronic transaction processing products and services. It's purpose is to influence, monitor and help shape the merchant acquiring industry by providing leadership through education, advocacy and the exchange of information.
Government Security
Provides information for professionals who protect the government's physial information and cyber security at the federal, state, and local levels.
Inside ID
Source for advanced identity management solutions and technology.
Intele-Card News
ICN reports on practical applications and business solutions provided by prepaid products and services worldwide for the telephony, wireless, stored value, payments, and smart card industries.
International Card Manufacturing Association
ICMA is a worldwide non-profit association of plastic card manufacturers and personalizers supported by suppliers and other industry participants, which promotes the plastic card industry and the value of its products and services providing an independent forum to speak for the industry.
National Association College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
NACUBO serves more than 2,500 college and university service providers across the country. It offers members the best resources, advocacy, and professional development programs in higher education business and financial administration.
National Association College and University Food Service (NACUFS)
NACUFS is the trade association for foodservice professionals at nearly 650 institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada and abroad. It provides members with a full-range of educational programs, publications, management services, and networking opportunities.
National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU)
Organization comprised of colleges, universities, secondary institutions, and companies that are involved with campus card related information.
National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS)
NACAS is largest auxiliary services support organization serving higher education. We provide information and education to professionals in higher education support services.
RSA
The annual RSA Conference is the World's leading information security conference and expo.
