Useful links
In this section you will find a wide range of useful links taking you to other websites. We know that the list is not exhaustive, but these are sites that we have found to be helpful.
If you know of other sites that would be of interest then please contact us and let us know.
Please note: We are not responsible for the content, accuracy or accessibility of the information provided by these external websites.
AIDC UK Ltd
AIDC UK Ltd operates the AIDC Centre and has been established to help businesses understand and explore all of the AIDC technologies - such as Barcoding, RFID, Smartcards and Biometrics - and, through industry connections, provide the support to apply them effectively. Its main centre in Barnsley houses a suite of Demonstrators to showcase state-of-the-art technologies and applications and its Sheffield site specialises in smartmedia and e-inclusion.
AIDC UK has developed testing facilities for cards generated to the LASSeO specification.
ALCO Consulting
ALCO Consulting are a business management consultancy specialising in new technology for business transformation. They also assisted with the founding of LASSeO and have provided the secretariat support.
www.alco.eu.com
Smart Card Alliance
The Smart Card Alliance is a not-for-profit, multi-industry association working to stimulate the understanding, adoption, use and widespread application of smart card technology.
www.smartcardalliance.org
Smart Card Basics
An informative website sponsored by a number of companies in the smart card industry that aims to disseminate understanding of smart card technology and the benefits it can bring to applications.
www.smartcardbasics.com
SmartCard Networking Forum
SCNF is a non-profit organisation providing a premium events network, online resource and user forum for Local Authorities working in partnership to deliver the very best smart card enabled services. LASSeO strongly supports the SCNF and recommends involvement.
www.scnf.org.uk
Special Needs Application Program Interface (SNAPI)
The aim of the SNAPI™ project is to implement systems for coding user requirements to enable adaptable user interfaces.
www.snapi.org.uk
Tiresias - Cards and Smart Media
The Tiresias website contains a set of guidelines on Cards and Smart Media written for designers that provides advice and recommendations on accessibility issues for all types of disabilities.
www.tiresias.org/research/guidelines/cards_and_smart_media.htm
Tiresias - Smartcards Standards
The Tiresias website provides a comprehensive list of international standards for smartcards.
www.tiresias.org/research/standards/smartcards.htm