SCNF Reward, Incentive and Loyalty Event

The next SCNF event will be on 7th October in central London. 10am to 4pm.

We are currently planning an exciting event which will show case a range of schemes which demonstrate how to implement, reward, incentive and loyalty programmes and how they can be linked to resident and transport card schemes.

Confirmed case studies include Spice incentive scheme for community based programmes, Barking and Dagenham reward scheme for young people, mid-Suffolk Key card scheme and Derbyshire Gold Card. We have also invited speakers on health incentive schemes, re-cycling initiatives and local business loyalty programmes. We look forward to stimulating debate and discussion about ideas and opportunities across the UK.

With the recent Government announcements on the Big Society agenda, we anticipate a growing need and interest for reward and incentive schemes to energise local initiatives. We are talking to the Big Society Network about this event and expect this to be one of the major themes. We will also be discussing how to implement sustainable schemes in the current economic climate.

The event is free for SCNF members to attend and there will be an exhibition area from our sponsors. Places will be limited, so if you wish to reserve a place, please send an email to events@scnf.org.uk - can you indicate any particular application you would like to find out more about.

Kevin Farquharson
Co-Chair SCNF

Once again SCNF secured free places for our members at Pre-Paid 2010. This 2 day conference covers all the bases on payment and SCNF has helped shape the public sector stream which was much improved this year. This event is now an essential fixture for anyone considering or implementing mobile, internet or contactless payment in the public sector. The highlights were numerous and included:

- SCNF requirement for pre-paid round table – see notes to be posted on website
- Bracknell Forest – still extending and enhancing its scheme after 8 years
- Croydon explaining how pre-payment for school meals has saved £750k already
- Westminster accepting card and telephone payment to save over £7m pa in costs
- Round table – steps to overcome the barriers and implement pre-paid in public sector

- Mastercard being used for payment on Liverpool buses
- sQuid service underpinning cashless catering and now ITSO travel pre-payment
- Update on Kent County scheme for making payments in personalised care
- Rollout of contactless Visa payment and Visa programmes (white label & close loop)
- LASSeO identifying the barriers to progress
- Mick Davies appealing for a payment service provider to step forward
- TfL news on acceptance of EMV by 2012 and first screening of new video
- Steve Beecroft exploring smart in football clubs which revealed there is a business case
- Industry experts discussing the future of mobile, NFC and internet payment models
- Pending e-money regulatory changes – may impact school meals and transport

This is the only UK (and possibly European) event where you learn about the latest case studies and can hear directly from Visa, Mastercard, E-Money Association, card issuers, banks, TfL, alternative payment solutions, consultants, lawyers and HM Treasury.

I hope we can contribute some success stories to an even more successful event next June. Look out for SCNF offer to members next year. If you want sight ofg outputs from this year's event, go to SCNF site or email events@scnf.org.uk.

Kevin Farquharson
Co-Chair SCNF
www.scnf.org.uk

SCNF Officers Elected

At the Core Group meeting on 15th June, Kevin Farquharson and Steve Beecroft were both re-elected as Co-Chair of the SCNF. Owen McLaughlin was elected Treasurer.

The CG also consider future events and agreed that links to transport cards and reward/incentives were key areas to focus on. Input would be welcome from members on future events.

Kevin Farquharson
Co-Chair SCNF
www.smartran.co.uk

SCNF at Pre-Paid

The SCNF will hold its own session at Pre-Paid 2010 tomorrow in London, starting at 10am. Join us to discuss the latest developments in payment applications and their use with resident card schemes.

10:00am SCNF – introduction to prepaid
11.40 Fostering new partnerships and expanding the e+ smartcard
12.00 Case study: The Croydon e-Pay cashless schools project
12.30 Case study: Westminster’s pay by phone parking scheme
12.50 Panel discussion: transforming service delivery with prepaid and smartcards
Darryl Wallis, Project Manager, Hillingdon Council
Steve Pennant, Programme Lead, Connected London, London Councils
Nicola Kaye, SmartCard Programme Support Officer, Bracknell Forest Council
Kevin Farquharson, Co-Chair, SCNF
John Thornton, Director, e-ssential Resources

We will also be discussing the result from the member survey on the Mifare 4Byte UID issue.

If you not joining us a Pre-Paid, then look out for feedback and updates on the SCNF website.

Kevin Farquharson
Co-Chair SCNF
www.scnf.org.uk

SCNF Survey on Mifare UID Issue

SCNF has just launched a members survey...

You might be aware of an emerging problem affecting issuers and acceptors of Mifare Classic 1K and 4K smart cards (and emulations of the same).The Smart Card Networking Forum, SCNF, are keen to get a snapshot of the initial reaction from public sector organisations and suppliers.

This will help us understand the state of readiness for change so we can advise and inform our communities on best practice and the pragmatic adoption of any necessary changes.

Please could you spare a few minutes of your time to complete our survey. To participate please click the link below or copy it into your web browser. This survey will be closed at midnight on 11th June 2010 and we value your early response.

http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=KOIKMM_d997ed67

Thank you for your time from all at the SCNF!

Kevin Farquharson
Co-Chair SCNF
http://www.scnf.org.uk/

SCNF Bulletin - Mifare Classic UID

The following bulletin has been sent to SCNF members:

We need to draw urgently to your attention an emerging problem affecting issuers and acceptors of Mifare Classic 1K and 4K smart cards (and emulations of the same).

NXP who licenses a number of card manufacturers and new smart media providers has stated that the available number of Unique IDs for cards will run out by mid 2011. The Unique ID is written to the card chip at time of manufacture. Various options have been identified to ensure continuity of supply, however SCNF members are advised to consider the implications with their suppliers and service providers and determine how best to mitigate the impact in their schemes.

The problem is likely to affect card issuing systems, control methods (eg hotlisting) and smart card applications which are reliant on reading the Unique ID. The problem is very likely to affect some widely adopted applications such as access control and cashless catering which are generally over-reliant on this manufacturer generated ID. Many applications will not be affected at all, however regression testing is a sound pre-caution.

The Core Group of the SCNF is discussing the implications and will work with LASSeO to help disseminate information to members, provide general guidance and possibly make recommendations. Members should check the SCNF website and look out for further updates. We would also like your help to encourage more organisations to join the forum in order to keep advised and share experience.

Kevin Farquharson & Steve Beecroft
Co-Chairs SCNF
e: chair@scnf.org.uk
w: www.scnf.org.uk

Birmingham Event Success

SCNF members enjoyed another successful event in Birmingham on 21st April and can look forward to continuing our exciting programme of events throughout 2010. The event was notable for a large proportion from Midlands authorities and organsations. We also elected a new Core Group to steer the Forum through the next year.

The Smart Card Networking Forum CRM Integration Event & Midlands Workshop was well attended and the feedback has been good. The presentations from this event will be available in the members’ area of www.scnf.org.uk shortly.

Some members attended the CI Spring Conference on 29th April in London. There were some excellent discussions around transport cards, european NFC trials and retail applications. Bracknell Forest and Hillingdon were both up for a Public Sector award and were just pipped by a Finnish school scheme using Nokia NFC phones.

Watch this space and the website for news about changes to Mifare Classic next year and SCNF at Pre-Paid 2010 on June 15th.

Kevin Farquharson
Co-Chair SCNF