EMVCo
Payments Client Snapshot
Alliances Management has served as EMVCo’s full-service association management company since 2008—a time that has seen the creation and evolution of the EMVCo Associates Programme and an expansion of the organization’s scope from EMV Chip Specifications to include others (e.g. Payment Tokenisation, SRC, 3DS). Visit www.emvco.com to learn more.
What is it?
- Exists to facilitate worldwide interoperability and acceptance of secure payment transactions.
- Develops EMV® Specifications for contact chip, contactless chip, mobile, Payment Tokenisation, QR Code, Secure Remote Commerce, and 3-D Secure.
Who benefits?
- Payment systems, issuers, acquirers, processors, and merchants
- Chip, card, and terminal vendors
- Technology providers, including device makers and software solution providers
- Global governmental agencies and regulators
Alliances Management’s Role
- Complete Board & Executive Committee support
- Member, Associate, & Subscriber management
- Full suite of supporting services, including Web, meetings, specification writing, and more
- Security Evaluation Secretariat
FIDO Alliance
Authentication Client Snapshot
Alliances Management began our relationship with the FIDO Alliance in 2014 as the Alliance was being formed. We helped to design the initial functional certification program, and over the years we have evolved to incorporate different functional, security, and biometric certification processes. Visit www.fidoalliance.org to learn more.
What is it?
- Develops technical specifications that define an open, scalable, interoperable set of mechanisms that reduce the reliance on passwords to authenticate users
- Develops and manages certification programs and liaison relationships to promote authentication standards
Who benefits?
- Global tech leaders across enterprise, payments, telecom, government, and healthcare
- Device makers, service providers, and consumers interested in improved authentication and security
Alliances Management’s Role
- Management of Functional Certification and Security/Biometric Evaluation programs
- Committee Project and Program Management
- Technical writing support for Specifications and best practices
- Web support
GlobalPlatform
Digital Services & Devices Client Snapshot
For more than a decade, Alliances Management has been proud to serve as GlobalPlatform’s full-service association management company. We provide support for the Board, Executive Committee, and individual groups; handle finances and Web work; manage meetings and events; and even write some of the specifications. Visit www.globalplatform.org to learn more.
What is it?
- Develops the international standard for enabling digital services and devices to be trusted and securely managed throughout their lifecycle
- By way of a secure component, aims to standardize and certify a security hardware/ firmware combination
Who benefits?
- Automotive, healthcare, government and enterprise ID, payments, premium content, smart cities, smart home, telecoms, transportation, and utilities.
- Connected cars, set top boxes, smart cards, smartphones, tablets, wearables, and other internet of things (IoT) devices.
Alliances Management’s Role
- Full support for Board, Executive Committee, Advisory Council, and Member Services.
- Financial management, audit support, and legal/compliance expertise
- Web/IT management
- Meeting and event management
GSMA Mobile Money
Telecom Client Snapshot
In 2016 Alliances Management began working with the GSMA to define the processes and procedures for the Mobile Money Certification initiative. Since that time, we have implemented the program, trained assessors and consultants, and successfully completed evaluations around the globe. Visit www.gsmamobilemoneycertification.com to learn more.
What is it?
- Evaluation process for mobile money providers
- Safeguard consumer funds against risk of loss
- Combat money laundering
Who benefits?
- Mobile Money Providers and banks
- Mobile Network Operators (especially in remote regions)
- Broader mobile ecosystem
Alliances Management’s Role
- Design, development, and implementation of certification process
- “Scheme Operator” role interfacing with MNOs and assessors
- Broader program and administrative management
(e.g. website, etc.)
National Dental EDI Council
Dental Industry Client Snapshot
NDEDIC is a national, nonprofit association committed to streamlining dental business operations, reducing costs, and improving patient service. Through a collaborative process, NDEDIC’s members work to standardize and advance electronic data interchange (EDI), leading the way to transformational change in the business of dentistry. Alliances Management began working with NDEDIC in 2021 and provides the association with a full range of management services. Visit www.ndedic.org to learn more.
What is it?
- Works to educate the dental industry on the value of using electronic transactions and the importance of standardizing them.
- Develops and recommends best practices and new standards for successful implementation of EDI for provider/payer information exchange.
Who benefits?
- Payers, dental practices, practice management system vendors, claims processing vendors, clearinghouses, and third-party processors
- The broader dental industry, as well as other sectors using EDI
Alliances Management’s Role
- Full support for Board, Work Groups, and standing committees
- Organization and management of face-to-face and virtual events
- Membership management and communication
- Support for budget development and financial management
National Pharmaceutical Association
Pharmacy Industry Client Snapshot
NPhA is a national, professional organization of pharmacists founded in 1947. The association is dedicated to representing the views and ideas of minority pharmacists on critical issues affecting healthcare and pharmacy, promoting racial and health equity, and advancing the standards of pharmaceutical care among all practitioners. Alliances Management began working with NPhA in 2021 and provides the association with a full range of management services. Visit www.npha.net to learn more.
What is it?
- Provides professional training, continuing education, and networking opportunities within the pharmacy industry.
- Serves as a voice on public policy issues affecting minority patients and pharmacists.
Who benefits?
- Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students
- Undeserved and minority communities
- The broader pharmacy and healthcare industry
Alliances Management’s Role
- Full support for Board and standing committees
- Organization and management of face-to-face and virtual events
- Membership management and communication
- Support for budget development and financial management
OSPT
Transportation/Ticketing Client Snapshot
Alliances Management has been supporting OSPT’s Board and working groups since 2018. Our involvement includes meeting preparation and recordkeeping, event management, member coordination and logistics, and facilitating service delivery across specific vendors, including PR, Web, financial, and legal. Visit www.osptalliance.org to learn more.
What is it?
- Manages the CIPURSE™ Specification, the open standard for the transport ticketing industry
- Working to simplify the integration of multiple mobility services onto a common, non-proprietary, interoperable and secure platform
Who benefits?
- The broader public transportation ecosystem
- Device makers
- Vendors and consumers benefiting from micro payments
Alliances Management’s Role
- Full support for Board and Chairmen of the working and subworking groups
- Organization and management of face-to-face events
- Member coordination and communication
- Coordinate service delivery across specialty vendor relationships
Texas Captive Insurance Association
Captive Insurance Industry Client Snapshot
TxCIA is a nonprofit trade association that serves as an information resource about captive insurance to both members and regulators, provides networking and marketing opportunities, and serves as an advocate for policies that encourage the utilization of captive insurance for risk management. Alliances Management began working with TxCIA in 2021 and provides the association with a full range of management services. Visit www.texascaptives.org to learn more.
What is it?
- Encourages organizations to domicile their captives in the state of Texas, and promotes policies that encourage captives in other states to re-domicile in Texas.
- Protects the interests of captive entities through advocacy efforts in Austin with the legislature and state regulatory officials, as well as in Washington, DC.
Who benefits?
- Entities with licensed captives, as well as captive management companies
- Law firms, accounting firms, financial advisory firms, and investment banking firms that provide products or services to captive insurance companies
- Local, state, or federal employees and elected officials involved in the regulation of captive insurance entities
Alliances Management’s Role
- Full support for Board and standing committees
- Organization and management of face-to-face and virtual events
- Membership management and communication
- Support for budget development and financial management
Trusted Connectivity Alliance
SIM Card Client Snapshot
As the TCA’s (originally SIMalliance) association management company since 2015, Alliances Management is responsible for facilitating Board interaction, liaising between key service providers, managing sensitive projects, and assisting with other day-to-day operational functions for the organization. Visit www.trustedconnectivityalliance.org to learn more.
What is it?
- Aims to facilitate the growth of connected objects through trusted connectivity
- Collaborates with industry stakeholders to ensure new use cases can be securely supported
- Represents 80% of the global SIM card market
Who benefits?
- SIM and eSIM markets, and mobile device manufacturers
- eSE, integrated SE & SIM (iSE and iSIM) and and hardware & software IP provisioning service providers
- The broader IoT industry
Alliances Management’s Role
- Broad association management support (Board, events, members, etc.)
- Liaison efforts across communications, legal, and financial partners
- Lead quarterly “market monitoring” process
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