Abstract
This research service looks at the value chain in the smart card market from the manufacture of IC chips to the delivery of cards to the end user in the Asia Pacific region. In particular, we look at the broad categories of players in this value chain. Due to changes in the smart card market in recent years, the resulting changes in market forces have caused some ripples among the players in the chain. Some of the changes and effects on the players are examined here.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
Executive Summary
- 1. Overview
- 2. Definition and Scope
2. SMART CARD VALUE CHAIN IN ASIA PACIFIC
Smart Card Market - Asia Pacific
- 1. Overview of the Market
- 2. Introducing the Key Segments in the Smart Card Value Chain
- 3. Role of Key Segments
Competitive Landscape
- 1. Silicon Vendors
- 2. Smart Card Vendors
- 3. System Integrators/Solution Providers
3. EVOLVING VALUE CHAIN
Changes in the Smart Card Value Chain
- 1. Overview
- 2. Redefined Roles
- 3. Market Trends

