Austrian State Printing House (OeSD) has been awarded with a contract for the production of the new laissez-passer travel documents. In order to deliver the electronic travel documents in compliance with the latest security and technology standards the premium solution supplier will collaborate with X Infotech, one of the leading system integrators and software developers. The laissez-passer will be embedded with several security features based on electronic chip technology and personalization.
X Infotech possesses extensive experience and has earned a credible reputation for the successful deployment of electronic identity documents. Therefore X INFOTECH was invited to partner up and deploy a secure and versatile personalization solution along with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in different sites at the same time. The turnkey solution will enable the laissez – passer holders to issue and validate electronic documents, thus increasing the speed of communications along with accessibility.
X Infotech is rapidly expanding its global presence as well as sustaining long-term growth in management of electronic identity. Hence, the laissez-passer project is considered to be a huge step forward.
“With our dedicated team of security experts, OeSD and X Infotech partner up to deliver the comprehensive turn-key concept and the highest degree of protection for the new EU laissez-passer travel documents” said Claudia Schwendimann, OeSD. “The laissez-passer project is a perfect opportunity to highlight the leading international role in the field of secure identity management.”
“We are delighted to be able to share this accomplishment with OeSD supplying an ICAO compliant turnkey solution providing the most advanced level of security and integrity for the new EU laissez-passer travel documents,” added Sergey Yeliseyev, Business Development Director, eID government solutions at X Infotech. “Our long-standing international experience acquired through a number of electronic identity document projects has enabled to reach new heights along with a forward-looking strategic position for future success.”
About OeSD International GmbH
The focus of the OeSD International GmbH lies on travel documents, such as ePassports, Machine Readable Passports and visa labels, which are sold to an international clientele. The company mainly covers turn-key projects, which additionally include systems integration and the installation of personalisation centres in the customer’s country. OeSD International operates in Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania so far. More: www.staatsdruckerei.at
About X Infotech
X Infotech, a leading systems integrator and a developer of software suite MultiPerso, delivers premium solutions for issuing, managing and verification of electronic ID documents and smart cards. The company`s turnkey solutions are fully independent and flexible, and in combination with unrivalled team expertise, allow smart card and eID programs to be implemented easily, adapting to any environment by supporting any equipment and chip type. With successfully implemented projects in 45 countries already, X Infotech is now a trusted business partner and preferred solutions and services provider for hundreds of customers. More: www.x-infotech.com