NXP hits 100 millionth ePassport chip landmark

Dutch semiconductor firm NXP claims to have shipped its 100 millionth ePassport chip in Q3 2008

Botswana moves ahead with new ePassport

Botswana becomes one of the first Southern African countries to introduce an ePassport

Smart Corridor prototype revealed

Thales has unveiled the Smart Corridor, a screening system designed to increase throughput of people in sensitive sites.

Air New Zealand chooses smart stickers

On Track Innovations (OTI) has supplied New Zealand’s flag carrier with smart stickers to help frequent travellers on New Zealand domestic flights check-in and board faster.

Passport-enabled Global Entry scheme signs up 4000

Passport-enabled Global Entry scheme in the USA signs up 4000 members for fast track service

Visa-free travel to USA for seven more countries

Seven more countries will no longer need visas to travel to the United States from 17 November

SITA technology rolls out in India

Aviation IT firm SITA has announced that 50 airlines flying into India will use its communications network to meet new Indian government requirements for the provision of Advance Passenger Information 15 minutes after flight departure.

Motorola strikes Norwegian deal

Motorola is supplying the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Police Computing and Material Service with biometric enrolment kiosks and divided models.

Speeding up ePassport inspection

Caching could significantly speed up ePassport inspection at the border says Cryptomathic

NXP launches ‘faster’ ePassport chip

NXP Semiconductors has launched a new security chip designed for use in ePassports and contactless eID applications.

Mobile ID document reader gets Swiss examination

3M introduces a new hand-held data terminal for identity management on the move

UKBA to issue ID cards to foreign nationals

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has confirmed that from 25 November 2008, it will begin issuing identity cards to foreign nationals applying for further leave to remain in the country.

Self-authenticating passport for Belgium

Belgium uses self-authenticating passport using optical decoder technology

SITA research reveals power of mobile

Research by SITA has revealed that the world’s mobile phones could be transformed into air travel tools within five years

Facial recognition technology enters new era

NIST study into facial recognition shows massive accuracy improvement. Technology now better than humans

Algerian healthcare contract for Gemalto

CNAS in Algeria is to roll out seven million smart card-based health cards

Sagem Orga wins Polish tachograph order

PWPW commissions Sagem Orga to provide tachograph smart cards

Biometric ID cards in use at Winter Olympics

Biometric ID card system to be used for German Haus at the Turin Winter Olympics

COUNTRY PROFILE: Australia

A profile of the government issued security documents in Australia

Datacard Group acquires Ga-Vehren Engineering

Datacard Group acquires assests and operations of Ga-Vehren Engineering