HID Global secure e-Passport solution

Robert Haslam, vice president of Government ID Solutions at HID Global
Robert Haslam, vice president of Government ID Solutions at HID Global
HID Global has been recognized for its valuable benefits in the award-winning Irish e-passport program. As industry consolidation in the polycarbonate datapage segment steadily reduces e-passport system integration options for governments, the company has emerged as the leading supplier for maximum datapage configuration flexibility and industry leading design services.

“Governments want travel documents that deliver optimum security while creating a satisfying experience for passport holders, and this requires broad integration options and datapage design capability. Our datapage delivers the key elements of durability, flexibility and security, is proven in the field, and incorporates our latest innovative technologies.” said Robert Haslam, vice president of Government ID Solutions at HID Global.

HID Global offers contactless polycarbonate datapages in full compliance with ICAO standards, and is the only supplier to create a complete solution in-house, including inlays. Key elements include a durable and counterfeit-resistant hinge technology, and a patented crack prevention feature that has been proven to enhance the longevity and durability of datapages with embedded RFID chips.

The company also helps customers create secure datapage artwork to reflect their specific needs, and provides additional design customization options to support other local, regional and national design requirements.

HID claims that the future datapage offerings will also include it’s innovative direct-bonded ultra-thin inlay, which enables either a thinner datapage or additional layers of security on both sides of the datapage.