It's in the Cards

What does this mean for distributors who are considering entering this market? According to Dan Cunningham, president and CEO of the Smart Card Industry Association (SCIA), Lawrenceville, N.J., here are the most popular current or growing applications for smart cards.

Electronic commerce. "This market shows real growth," said Cunningham. "You can use the smart card to secure Internet or intranet purchases. The card would function as a secure token to authorize and secure transactions."