HID Global to Highlight e-ID Initiatives at Security Document World 2009

HID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that Anton Fischer, program director, eGovernment, will be speaking at Security Document World 2009 in London, U.K., where he will present on e-National ID initiatives in Europe. Focusing on the landscape of standards and requirements facing today's e-National ID market, Mr. Fischer's presentation will touch on physical characteristics and performance requirements, including radio frequency power, initialization, anticollision and transmission protocols, as well as highlight by country, the electronic ID projects that have been planned, initiated or completed within the European Union.

Pooling a wealth of expertise under one roof, HID Global is a key player in the rapidly growing electronic passport, e-visa and e-national ID sector and is known as an industry innovator in both secure contact and contactless smart card technologies. Providing a wide range of high quality solutions for the e-National ID market, HID Global is very well-positioned, having made significant investment in its Erfurt, Germany and Galway, Ireland manufacturing facilities by further expanding automated production capacity and product research activities for inlays, prelaminates and eCovers. In doing so, customers directly benefit from the reduced production time, while realizing a cost savings.

With more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, including the last 20 years in secure contactless transponder technology, HID Global combines the experience and know-how of the former ACG, Sokymat, OMNIKEY and ITG to deliver patented processes, highly sophisticated materials and custom designs that meet the most stringent customer requirements. HID's products have been selected by more 25 countries for their e-document programs, including 14 of the world's largest countries that participate in the Visa Waver Program (VWP).

"I am pleased to be presenting at Security Document World 2009 and share HID's insights and recommendations for e-ID initiatives," says Fischer. "This conference presents an excellent opportunity for HID to provide information that touches on the current trends, technology innovations and implementations for the ever-changing e-ID marketplace."