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Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 15:12:55 -0700
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From: John Muller [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: CommerceNet takes over eCheck project
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***BUZZ: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT***
CommerceNet Announces New Area of Research for Members:
GeCFi (The Global Electronic Commerce Finance Issues Portfolio)
**
CommerceNet would like to invite you to its June Quarterly Members Meeting
to learn more about a new area of research recently opened up within the
Consortium - one that focuses specifically on addressing the financial
issues of business online. Research that will be available to members as
part of this new research portfolio will cover a broad range of financial
issues that impact online business, such as: payment, taxation,
authorization, security, receipt of funds, business processes, and
technologies such as smart cards and digital certificates. GeCFi will
examine specific developing industry trends and their impact on business
strategies. The Portfolio will also serve as a springboard for both pilot
project and testbed research involving member companies' products and
services.
As part of the development of this new area of research, and in
collaboration with the FSTC, CommerceNet is pleased to announce that it will
take over management of the Electronic Check Project (eCheck)
http://www.echeck.org/ http://www.echeck.org/ .
The goal of the Electronic Check Project is to develop an instrument that
addresses payment universally.
A pilot project is currently underway with the US Treasury using eCheck to
make payments to SME's. Other pilots and projects will be initiated by
CommerceNet involving member companies so that eCheck can be offered to
consumers and businesses of all sizes, in the US, and abroad. The
development of an eCheck certification program is planned, as is
coordination of efforts with various global eCommerce standards
organizations.
This is just one of many projects that CN currently has planned for its
members. If your company is interested in participating in the development
of other potential research pilots, this is your opportunity to become
involved! We are very excited to be adding a full financial services/issues
research area to our offering, and encourage you to participate.
TO REGISTER:
If you are interested in registering for the CommerceNet June Quarterly
Members Meeting to learn more about GeCFi, please contact Elizabeth
Robinson, Member Services Representative, at 408 446 1260 x 206 or
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WHEN/WHERE:
The meeting will be held on June 16 and 17, 1999, at the TechMart, 5201
Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, California.
COST:
There is no cost for members. The fee for non-Members is $550. If your
company chooses to become a member within 30 days after attending this
meeting, you will be credited the attendance fee.
Additional information and registration information can be viewed on the
CommerceNet web site at:
http://www.commerce.net/events/member_meeting/june_99/index.html
http://www.commerce.net/events/member_meeting/june_99/index.html . If
you plan on attending, please identify your company as interested in GeCFi
Portfolio participation opportunities when you complete the registration
form -(companyname/gecfinew).
If you are interested in joining the GeCFi Portfolio, please contact
either:**
Lara Abrams Beth Morrow
Business Development ManagerBusiness Development Manager
CommerceNet CommerceNet
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408 446 1260 x 214 ph 512 335 5606 ph
for more information.
We look forward to your participation.
**
AGENDA
Agenda for the June 16, 1999 CommerceNet Quarterly Members' Meeting (Day
One):
8:30am Arrive, Continental Breakfast
9:00am Welcome, Mark Resch, CommerceNet
9:15am IdentitySafe: A CommerceNet research initiative in establishing new
technologies for privacy and safeguarded identity, Doug Peckover
10:00am Break
**The following sessions are comprised of two parts each:
Part 1
Group discussion roundtables: Facilitated discussions on the topic, with
insights, ideas and general discussions. Participants will have the
opportunity to join breakout groups focused on particular aspects of the
marketplace. GeCF will have a breakout group focused on global Internet
financial services. Each topic will be framed with a short general
presentation and each breakout group will be provided a list of though
provoking concepts and ideas to help encourage discussion on key issues and
opportunities.
Part 2
Facilitator wrap-up: Each breakout group will present their ideas and
concepts based on their area of
