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Oberthur implements Uzbek ePassport system

14 May 2013

Oberthur signs final acceptance of Uzbek ePassport system with Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade.
 
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SDW readies for ePassport tests

08 May 2013

secunet Security Networks set to assume technical management and performance of the international ePassport interoperability test taking place at this year’s SDW conference and exhibition in London.
 
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SDW 2013 will host the next phase of global ePassport interoperability testing
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The rapid adoption of ePassports – and other electronic ID documents - has underpinned the growth displayed by the SDW 2013 show
PKD Primer
PKD Primer

How will MRTDs be validated at foreign borders. Here is an easy-to-read primer on ICAO’s Public Key Directory

 Moving to the third generation of ePassports
Moving to the third generation of ePassports

This paper from Gemalto discusses a new dimension in electronic passport security with Supplemental Access Control (SAC).

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Synergy between RT Programs and Visa-Processing

Synergies between Visas and e-Gates/RTP are possible, especially when addressing frequent travelers who are also issued a Visa. A highly-informative article from Infineon discusses the options

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24/04/13

Double-digit growth continues


Smart cards and secure contactless industry continued strong upward curve in 2012, and is set for another year of double digit growth in 2013, according to new figures released by Eurosmart.
11/04/13

Gemalto wins Taiwan ePassport deal


Gemalto to supply Sealys eCover for ePassports to Taiwan’s national printer.
08/04/13

Kyrgyzstan set for automated borders


Kyrgyz State Border Service takes delivery of automated border management system.
08/04/13

Gemalto wins Ghana eBorder contract


Gemalto appointed as prime contractor and turnkey supplier to provide Ghana Immigration Services with secure eVisa and border management solution.
04/04/13

Peru readies for ePassports


Peru set to be latest country to introduce ePassports.
26/03/13

Fujitsu wins DFAT contract


Fujitsu wins Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade contract to provide system for issuing Australian passports.
20/03/13

Caribbean nations discuss border management


Officials from 11 Caribbean countries take part in regional workshop in Trinidad and Tobago to discuss increased cooperation in border security and management.
14/03/13

Afghanistan prepares for ePassports


IOM hands over Central Passport Office complete with Afghanistan’s first-ever machine-readable passport and visa-issuing system to the country’s Ministry of Interior.
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