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GlobalPlatform welcomes Fime as a new member.
FIME, a worldwide supplier of test solutions in the domain of smart cards, RFID and NFC, has joined GlobalPlatform.
The decision demonstrates FIME's commitment to contribute to the development of a standardized smart card infrastructure and GlobalPlatform's drive towards
creating an open compliance ecosystem.
As a Participating Member, FIME will be entitled to contribute to all
aspects of GlobalPlatform activity including its Card Committee which aims
to define industry and technology neutral specifications for card and
application management. It will also have an opportunity to participate in
the Mobile and Government Task Forces, which play a key role in identifying
market specific implementation guides for deploying GlobalPlatform
technology, such as the GlobalPlatform UICC Configuration for the mobile
sector.
Vincent Poty, Head of Strategy and Corporate Development for FIME, comments:
"Having been involved in GlobalPlatform as a subsidiary of long-standing
member, France Telecom, FIME is already acquainted with the association's
activities and merit within the smart card sector. As a part of
GlobalPlatform in its own right, FIME intends to actively participate in the
promotion of the organization's initiatives and increase the visibility of
its achievements and GlobalPlatform solutions on the international smart
card scene."
Kevin Gillick, Executive Director of GlobalPlatform, adds: "GlobalPlatform
is fully aware of the capabilities and expertise FIME has to offer and we
are delighted that it has decided to cement this relationship through its
own membership to GlobalPlatform. The move clearly demonstrates the
company's support and dedication to achieve long-term market
interoperability."
Further membership benefits for FIME include: the ability to participate in
GlobalPlatform's Advisory Council, which provides direct access for members
to the GlobalPlatform Executive Director and Board of Directors; all-member
meeting attendance; and weighted voting privileges.