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The SmartConnect framework addresses challenges in smartcard schemes, particularly those faced by the Cambridge initiative in October 2005. It offers a flexible approach that allows for scalability, enabling the addition of services across various platforms. With support for libraries, leisure, concessionary travel, schools, and medical services, SmartConnect ensures interoperability with legacy systems. By establishing universal data descriptions and adhering to European standards, it promotes seamless integration and meets government policy requirements, making it a robust solution for modern smartcard needs.
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Flexible Smartcard Schemes Cambridge, October 6th 2005
Difficult decisions Bad card choice Scheme not scaleable Can’t add new services Non-standard system
SmartConnect Flexibility • Flexibility of scale • Flexibility in functionality • Flexibility in platform choice • Flexibility through standards
SmartConnect - Pilot or Rollout • Single software installation • Flat licence fee • User support group
SmartConnect - Functionality Phase 1: • Libraries • Leisure Phase 2: • Concessionary Travel • Schools • Medical services
SmartConnect – Which Platform? JCOP30? Mifare1k? Mifare 4k? Mag-Stripe? JCOP41? SmartCafe?
SmartConnect - Standards • Specifications for Mifare and Javacard • Universal data descriptions • Inter-operability standards • European standards
Sharing your chips • ITSO and Oyster • Legacy systems • Open e-purse
Citizen Data JavacardMifare Oyster The card with everything Javacard Mifare PKI (Digital Certificates) Other Applications ITSO (FVC2) E-purse Oyster Citizen Data ROM
Government Connect • Set up Citizen Accounts • Use SmartConnect products • Implement Government Policy
SmartConnect.. • ..is scalable • ..is not platform specific • ..is based on standards • ..is able to accommodate legacy systems • ..is compatible with ITSO/Oyster • ..is part of the Government Connect solution