CARTES & IDentification 2009 Focuses on Innovation.PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- "Business, Innovation and Future" are the watchwords for the 24(th) year of the world leading event for digital security and smart technologies which takes place in Paris from 17 to 19 November 2009. The 20 000 visitors and 1 500 congress attendees expected will be the very first to discover all the latest news in the international smart technologies market from the 500 companies present at this benchmark event. 2009: Strong authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. and Russia given pride of place Strong authentication: towards a Trusted Internet CARTES & IDentification 2009 is turning the spotlight on a key topical subject: strong authentication. Exhibitors will present their solutions for meeting today's security needs, particularly in the field of the Trusted Internet. The theme of the fight against cybercrime cybercrime also known as computer crime Any use of a computer as an instrument to further illegal ends, such as committing fraud, trafficking in child pornography and intellectual property, stealing identities, or violating privacy. will also be addressed. Successfully launched in 2007, the IDentification trade show will be an unmissable event for those who want to stay informed about the development of the various technologies involved in strong authentication. Dedicated to security-related technologies and biometrics, it will be held alongside CARTES and will bring together all the players offering solutions and technologies related to biometrics, securing of documents and transactions, authentication, physical and logical access control, cryptography, RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. , as well as e-government procedures. Russia in the spotlight: Following on from the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Russia is the focus of CARTES & IDentification in 2009. Use of cards has become more widespread over recent years and deployment of equipment at point of sale is accelerating. The large number of Russian exhibitors present will demonstrate the sector's dynamism. This rapid development will, however, mean increased risk of card piracy, trafficking and phishing Pronounced "fishing," it is a scam to steal valuable information such as credit card and social security numbers, user IDs and passwords. Also known as "brand spoofing," an official-looking e-mail is sent to potential victims pretending to be from their ISP, bank or retail establishment. , forcing banks and governments to look for new protection solutions. The presence at the trade show of the leading companies specializing in digital security will give them an opportunity to learn about the achievements and progress already made in this direction. Also in 2009O Contactless payment Contactless payment systems are credit cards, key fobs, or other devices which use RFID for making secure payments. The built in chip and antenna enable consumers to wave their card or fob over a reader at the point of sale. becomes a reality in France The interest and enthusiasm generated by NFC NFC abbr. National Football Conference over recent years has concentrated on the possibility of transferring credit and debit cards debit card, card that allows the cost of goods or services that are purchased to be deducted directly from the purchaser's checking account. They can also be used at automated teller machines for withdrawing cash from the user's checking account. to mobile phones to make contactless payments. However, the complexity of setting up standardized standardized pertaining to data that have been submitted to standardization procedures. standardized morbidity rate see morbidity rate. standardized mortality rate see mortality rate. and secure NFC systems, as well as the need for the various players (operators, card issuers and associations) to agree on the service model, has delayed a wide-scale launch of contactless payment in France. This is now becoming a reality, particularly as a result of the launch of contactless bank cards by Carrefour hypermarkets in February 2009. In March, the first wave of hypermarkets have enabled consumers to pay for their shopping by simply scanning their bank card. This first move by retailers prepares the way for a wide-ranging roll-outO Sustainable development Sustainable development is a socio-ecological process characterized by the fulfilment of human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment indefinitely. The linkage between environment and development was globally recognized in 1980, when the International Union and the environmentally responsible approach In order to promote sustainable development, CARTES & IDentification has since last year implemented measures aiming to minimize its impact on the environment: entry badges made from recycled PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride. PVC in full polyvinyl chloride Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide. , "eco-friendly" visitor bags, promotional documents produced by Imprim'vert-certified printers, selective collection of waste and some materials and recyclable promotional itemsO CARTES & IDentification 2009 will also includeO The Congress: undisputed world leader A real concentration of information and expertise: for three days the Conference brings together 1500 delegates to discuss the latest technical developments, marketing and strategic issues and hear feedback on concrete case studies. Based on themes related to cards as well as identification, the 20 presentations are the best way to assess the market and are an indispensable addition to visiting the exhibition stands. 86% of delegates consider the Conference to be the global benchmark for this market. The World Card Summit: heads of industry speak out The World Card Summit will bring together key players from the industry to discuss their vision and ideas about the sector's opportunities and challenges in a difficult global economic context. This opening presentation will host an exceptional panel of more than 10 top executives who will share their points of view on the future of their industry. This presentation, the highlight of the Conference, attracted more than 800 people last year. The SESAMES Awards: peer recognition Established as an unchallenged seal of approval in innovation, global benchmarks for smart card and identification manufacturers, they represent a real promotional springboard and give the winners a reputation and credibility guaranteeing their project's success. The competition is open to all innovative projects in the relevant sectors and consistently attracts more and more candidates. In 2008, 232 applications were submitted for 10 prizes. Selected by a panel of experts, the awards are presented at a prestigious ceremony organized in Paris, on the eve On the Eve (Накануне in Russian) is the third novel by famous Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, best known for his short stories and the novel Fathers and Sons. of the opening of CARTES & IDentification. Short-listed products will be on show in the SESAMES Area located at the centre of the exhibition. Save the dates: 17-19 November 2009! For the latest information on CARTES & IDentification visit: www.cartes.com Useful information Dates: 17-19 November 2009 Place: Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition centre, France Centre is one of the 26 regions of France, located towards the northwest of the actual center of the country. Its capital is Orléans, although its largest city is Tours. History Centre is composed of the following former provinces of France:
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