Java Card TM Technology in the Financial Industry and Beyond Java Card technology offers a secure, dynamic platform to develop and deploy smart cards worldwide. Blue From American Express American Express Company's Code Blue contest attracts the best and brightest of Java Card technology developers. Technology Powers Smart Card Solutions Worldwide Java Card technology-based solutions are broadly deployed by industry leaders including American Express, Citicorp, Visa, U.S. Department of Defense and key telecom carriers.
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The Java Card specifications enable Java TM technology to run on smart cards and other devices with limited memory. The Java Card API allows applications written for one smart card platform enabled with Java Card technology to run on any other such platform. In the Java programming language, the inherent design around small, downloadable code elements makes it easy to securely run multiple applications on a single card. The installation of applications, after the card has been issued, provides card issuers with the ability to dynamically respond to their customer's changing needs. For example, if a customer decides to change the frequent flyer program associated with the card, the card issuer can make this change, without having to issue a new card.