HID Global wins Irelands DFA contract for passport issuance and processing system
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GALWAY, Ireland—HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has been awarded Irelands Department of Foreign Affairs contract for the passport issuance and processing system. "We are very excited about this award, which extends our relationship with Ireland,” said Craig Sandness, Senior Vice President and Head of Secure Issuance and Citizen Identity at HID Global. The new solution will be designed by HID Global in partnership with Irish companies AG2 and Inpute Technologies, and alongside the Canadian organization WorldReach Software. It will provide a complete, tailored and configurable solution that integrates all specialist software, hardware and equipment to meet the DFAs goal of running an efficient, digital system for awarding and renewing passports. "My Department is partnering with HID Global to deliver a more modern and efficient Passport Service for Irish citizens,” noted Simon Coveney T.D., Irelands Minister for Foreign Affairs.