AS more people in Hong Kong become aware of the various potential applications of smart cards, local companies and industrialists are taking a keen interest in the latest development of these products.
Using the capacity and processing power of an embedded integrated circuit, smart cards offer great convenience and flexibility.
A smart phonecard can be used in various countries across Europe, for example, eliminating wasteful exchange transactions.
Various transport modes can be linked by a single card, offering simple solutions to the travelling public.
Data storage is another smart card strong point.
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is organising the Smart Card Expo '95 which will provide a major window for smart card technology and products.