DTA-SMART (Smart Card Systems)

DTA-SMART is a suite of applications that enables the use of smart cards to provide cashless payments within a controlled environment. DTA-SMART was used as the basis for the VISA Cash system used for the World Nordic Ski Championships in Trondheim during February and March 1997. Over 1.3 million Kroner was traded during the 10 days of the championships, and over 10% of the transactions in the arena were handled by the system, making a considerable impact on the length of time it took to process the coin transactions. VISA Cash terminals were placed in the Sponsor village (The Princesse Ragnhild Cruise Liner), in various shops and restaurants in Trondheim town, and in all the food and souvenir shops in the arena itself. Cards could be loaded and refunds made at various banks throughout the area.