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Welcome to ACT Canada
Vision
ACT Canada's vision is
a strong market, where
advanced card technologies
are used to provide
new security, convenience,
products and services
for Canadians. This is
a market where issuers
will find new opportunities,
partnerships
and customers. The multi-application
capability
and enhanced privacy enabling
attributes
of advanced card platforms
make this possible.
Mission
- Support members with access to information,
market analysis and networking
- Provide a forum for stakeholders to facilitate
the development of this
marketplace
- Proactively educate and act as a trusted
resource for public and
private interests
- Foster an open enthusiastic market by driving
awareness, understanding
and encouraging
the adoption of all advanced
card technologies
- Support members' initiatives and implementations
of advanced card technologies
Opportunities for Members
Profile: Canada is seen
as a test bed, a
place to establish a North
American reputation.
ACT Canada provides prospects,
including
exclusive opportunities,
for members to build
their profile in Canada
and abroad. This
effectively reduces members'
marketing costs.
Networking: our members
reduce their prospecting
costs through the ACT Canada
network. They
meet issuers, buyers and
potential partners
at events throughout the
year and through
exclusive introductions.
Market information: privileged information
from the association that has a 19 year history
in this market and an unparalleled network,
provides our members a competitive edge,
reduced costs for marketing, product R&D,
advertising, and market research. It enhances
their ability to target this market and increase
market share.
Strengths
Recognized as a neutral
and credible voice,
ACT Canada successfully
advocates and lobbies
on behalf of our members.
Acknowledged world wide
as representing the
technologies in Canada
History of providing vital
information to
suppliers, users, regulators
and others
Broad based network and knowledge of Canadian
and international market built over a 19
year history.
Proven ability to forecast
trends and manage
issues.
Delivery Channels
Events: members have access to both public and private
events, including conferences
and briefings.
ACT Members also enjoy
discounts and exclusive
invitations to many non-ACT
events in Canada
and abroad.
Media: recognized as the voice of the technology
and industry in Canada
Speeches: ACT Canada is asked to speak at numerous
Canadian and international
events
Articles: reaching a global market through international
publications
Web Site: 2000+ unique visitors per month
ACTion electronic newsletter: reaches 1500+ qualified readers
Our Members
They are key players and
active participants.
Sectors represented include;
financial, government,
retail, suppliers, integrators,
consultants,
transit and transportation,
insurance, transaction
processors and legal.
History
An international non-profit
association federally
incorporated in 1989
Governance
Governed by a board of directors
Funding
Funded by membership fees,
event revenue,
partners and sponsors program,
consulting
and government grants.
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