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For Europe’s 440 million drivers, a new era is dawning: digital driving licences are on their way
A new era is dawning for Europe’s motorists and road safety authorities. The introduction of digital driving licences will provide seamless, secure, and convenient identification, complementing physical licences across the EU and beyond...
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Thales Partners with Lebanon to Enhance Border Security with Advanced Passenger Control Systems
Thales and Lebanon join forces to upgrade Beirut Airport's passenger control systems, improving border security and operational efficiency.
Thales partners with the State of Georgia Department of Driver Services to enhance citizen experience
Through a partnership with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), Thales has successfully deployed inclusively designed enrollment kiosks for credential issuance at Georgia DDS Customer Service Centers locations. This user-friendly solution is designed to enh...
What is the state of government digital services? A comprehensive UN report reveals all
Public services are going digital, transforming how we vote, access benefits, and pay taxes—a practice known as e-government. But which countries are leading, and how can roll-outs be expanded and improved? The latest UN E-Government Survey offers insights. Here’s our ...
Adani Airport Holdings Limited and Thales Forge Strategic Partnership to Improve Airport Operations and Passenger Experience in India
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), the largest private airport operator in India, and Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies, today announced a strategic partnership to revolutionise AAHL’s international airport operations and passenger experience across ...
A secure and unique digital identity for 448 million people? The digital ID wallet is set to go mainstream across Europe
The dream of a unique and secure digital identity for all Europeans is getting closer. The European Union is working on a digital identity standard. It says every member state must offer 'at least one EU Digital Identity Wallet' to all citizens by 2026...
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International ID Day: Thales stands up for a legal and trusted identity for everyone.
On September 16th, Thales celebrates the International Identity Day (ID Day), a symbolic day to highlight the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 16.9 to provide a legal identity for all. ID Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of legal i...
Alaska awards Thales Driver’s License, ID Card contract with next generation security
The Alaska DMV recently awarded Thales a contract for secure driver’s license and ID card production, including a new leading-edge card format with translucent windows for another level of data security.
50 Years of the Smart Card: Securing Identities for Half a Century
In the past 50 years, we’ve witnessed a remarkable evolution in smart card technology as it’s become an essential part of our daily lives, securing our passports, credit cards, SIM cards and more, but it doesn't stop there.
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