Eastcompeace has joined GlobalPlatform as an Observer Member.

GlobalPlatform is the worldwide leader in smart card infrastructure development. As of October 2009, an estimated 449 million GlobalPlatform-based smart cards had been deployed. Additionally, 2.2 billion mid range USIM/SIM cards worldwide are estimated to use GlobalPlatform card technology to enable over-the-air (OTA) application downloads for 3G and GSM mobile networks.

Eastcompeace is entitled to stay informed of developments within the organization through participation in the Advisory Council and within each task force. Eastcompeace has joined the GP card committee to work together with other industry players to encourage the development of GlobalPlatform technology-based smart cards.