AGES is established in 2004 as a gathering of experts in the smart card industry and professionals from various related fields, members of AGES include leading specialists in payment systems security, IT security, contract management, systems development, project management as well as value added services like business development.

AGES recognises the increased potential security threats from business dependencies on technologies especially in payment and mobile security controls where market conditions and needs vary widely. AGES aims to play an important role in the market in addressing such security threats especially in building a more secure platform for these industries.