1/01/2019
Developed and maintained standards for electronic commerce for use in B2B and B2C arenas (Japan) *Dissolved in 2010
Developed and maintained standards for electronic commerce for use in B2B and B2C arenas (Japan) *Dissolved in 2010
Promotes protection of civil liberties in regards to digital technology use
Promoted market and standards development and competitiveness in the U.S. high-tech industry (U.S.) *Dissolved in 2010 and transferred standards maintenance to the Electric Components Association (ECA)
Developed and promoted standards for secure electronic messaging *Merged with the Open Group in 2001
Promotes global interoperability and compatibility of chip-based payment cards and acceptance devices *Changed name to U.S. Payments Forum in 2016
Promotes awareness, industry growth and development of standards to improve the quality and value of a range of enterprise solutions
Developed and promoted card payment protocols.
Promoted electronic commerce and business communications (Europe)
Promotes smart cards and smart card systems and standards (Europe)
Develops telecommunications and wireless standards (Europe)