GlobalPlatform
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| Abbreviation | GP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1999 |
| Founder | Visa Inc. |
| Type | Nonprofit, consortium |
| Legal status | Association |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Members | 100 companies (2024) |
Official language | English |
Executive Director | Ana Lattibeaudiere |
| Website | globalplatform |
Formerly called | Visa OpenPlatform |
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purpose. It should be removed.GlobalPlatform, Inc. (formerly Visa OpenPlatform) is a non profit industry consortium for technical standards focused on the interoperability, management and security of embedded hardware such as smart cards. The GlobalPlatform specifications are the de facto standard for remote management of smart card applications.
GlobalPlatform has more than 100 members, including Visa, Mastercard, Qualcomm, T-Mobile US, Apple, and Samsung. Membership tiers include full member, observer and public entities with fees based on the level of involvement.