NFC Forum Expands Membership with INSIDE Contactless and Other Industry Leaders

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The NFC Forum, a non-profit organization that promotes the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, has announced that INSIDE Contactless has become a Sponsor Member and joined its Board of Directors. This news comes as the NFC Forum continues to attract organizations from around the world, driven by the growing momentum for NFC technology adoption and implementation. INSIDE Contactless, a provider of contactless payment and NFC semiconductors and software, brings valuable expertise and insight to the NFC Forum Board of Directors. The organization has also welcomed new Associate members, including American Banknote, China Mobile, and Sagem Mobiles, among others.

Key Takeaways:

  • INSIDE Contactless has joined the NFC Forum Board of Directors as a Sponsor Member, bringing expertise and insight to the organization.
  • The NFC Forum has attracted 23 new Associate members, including American Banknote, China Mobile, and Sagem Mobiles, among others.
  • Sponsor membership is the highest level of membership in the NFC Forum, granting each member a seat on the Board of Directors and the right to designate individuals to run for office.
  • The NFC Forum's mission is to advance the use of Near Field Communication technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability among devices and services, and educating the market about NFC technology.
  • The NFC Forum was launched in 2004 by leading mobile communications, semiconductor, and consumer electronics companies.

Statistics:

  • The NFC Forum has 23 new Associate members, including American Banknote, China Mobile, and Sagem Mobiles, among others.
  • Sponsor membership in the NFC Forum is held by 15 companies, including HP, MasterCard Worldwide, and Nokia.
  • The NFC Forum has attracted organizations from around the world, with members representing the mobile communications, semiconductor, and consumer electronics industries.
  • NFC technology operates in the 13.56 MHz frequency range, over a typical distance of a few centimeters.
  • NFC technology is supported by hundreds of millions of contactless cards and readers already deployed worldwide.

Sources:

  • NFC Forum: www.nfc-forum.org
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