2008. OCTOBER / TRENDS

Ensuring healthcare service and maintaining the healthcare system posts major challenges in many countries. Due to the development of medicine and medical methods, the average life expectancy of people is higher and higher and the elderly need more and more healthcare service.  

2008. OCTOBER / TRENDS

From 2006, the major card companies in the USA (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) are able to issue bank cards with RFID chip optionally. The bank card with radiofrequency identification functions as an electronic wallet which helps to pay quickly for smaller amounts (USD 20-50 on average) at petrol stations and restaurants.