About Us


The SmartCard Networking Forum is a group of public sector representatives currently from 321 organisations throughout the UK who are involved in using, planning to use or simply interested in exploring the use of smart cards to provide improved services to their customers. The Forum's objectives are to:
  • exchange ideas and information about the use of smart cards in local government
  • share implementation experiences and issues
  • explore the potential uses of smart cards
  • investigate ways of working within both public and private sector
  • research external funding possibilities
The Forum is an independent not for profit organisation from the public sector and is not a platform for sales or marketing, nor for political lobbying. Find out more by looking at the General SCNF Presentation (pdf - 210kb).

Clarification Notice

Following the launch of the Smartcard Networking Forum (SCNF) in May 2001, other Forums have formed and there appears to be some confusion as to the difference between these organisations. To clarify the SCNF is a "not for profit" Forum, run by local government, for local government and other public sector organisations and aims to provide an environment for sharing smartcard knowledge and experiences. Membership is free and the Core group members do not receive payment or expenses for their involvement. It is important to clarify that the Smartcard Networking Forum is independent and not connected to any other similar forums.

Our Sponsors

ACT
Euclid Ltd
Journeycall
Novacroft
SmartCitizen
 
SmartConnect
Smartran
sQuidcard
Unicard
       


The Forum is endorsed by

DEpartment for Communities and Local Government
IDeA
Socitm


The SmartCard Networking Forum is grateful to Bracknell Forest Borough Council for its continued support and commitment.

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