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Call for Collaboration For The Deployment of Interoperable Mobile Near Field Communication (NFC) Infrastructure and Payment Services
18 November 10
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (“IDA”) is issuing a Call-for-Collaboration (“CFC”) to invite proposals from consortiums for the Deployment of Interoperable Mobile Near Field Communications (NFC) Infrastructure and Payment Services via a Trusted-Third-Party (TTP).
Consortium may comprise a combination of companies including, but not limited to, a TTP Operator, Banks, Payment Service Providers, Mobile Network Operators, Secure Element issuers.
Objectives
This CFC aims to achieve the following outcomes:
- Establishment of an interoperable, secure and scalable TTP infrastructure that provides an open and cost effective means for mobile subscribers to access NFC mobile services of any Service Provider;
- A vibrant and sustainable multi-application NFC ecosystem, beginning with development of NFC mobile payment services; and
- Widespread adoption of NFC mobile services by merchants and consumers.
Public Briefing
All interested parties are invited to attend the CFC Public Briefing. This briefing will be conducted by IDA and will cover details of the CFC, including events leading to the final award of the CFC, and expectations of the Proposals.
The Public Briefing is tentatively scheduled for the morning on 1 Dec 2010.