Everything as standard

The development and use of standards is generally regarded as demonstrating the maturity of an industry. By that measure, the smart cards industry has left its infant and teenage years long behind and has now entered adult-hood as a mature technology that can be applied to a diverse mix of application sectors. This month, in the first of a two-part feature, we look at some of the most important technical and application standards and recommendations that are shaping the future of the ‘smart’ world.