Gemalto, in digital security, has been selected to supply Gemalto’s Sealys eTravel solution to India’s National security printer, India Security Press. This solution is used to start India’s electronic passport rollout for Indian officials and diplomats.
This Sealys eTravel offering forms the integral security and contactless communications component of the electronic passports that are manufactured by the India Security Press. It includes the advanced secure operating system and microprocessor that stores and protects the holder’s digital identity as well as the communications antenna. The passports have been launched for Indian Diplomats & Government Officials initially and in a second stage, the Indian government intends to deploy it for the general public.
Gemalto’s offer is developed in conformance with the SCOSTA-CL specifications of the Government of India. This combines the international International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) electronic passport specification with specifics of the Indian national SCOSTA specifications.
Tan Teck Lee, president, Gemalto Asia, said, “We are proud to be a part of this important advancement where we could again leverage on our leading experience and innovation to help governments provide greater security and new levels of convenience to citizens. This also demonstrates Gemalto’s commitment to India by investing in the development of India specific products and solutions to bolster its existing contact SCOSTA based series of products.”
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