News
SmartGate reaches milestone of 150,000 passages in Australia
December 2008 by Marc Jacob
Sagem Sécurité (SAFRAN Group) announced today that its
automated SmartGate system, used for Australian and New Zealand travelers with electronic
passports, has now exceeded 150,000 passages. This system will soon be accessible to all
holders of e-passports that comply with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
standards.
SmartGate identifies travelers using facial recognition technology, based on photos
integrated in the chip of electronic passports. The simple two-step operation requires only an
automated kiosk and a biometric gate. Travelers are authenticated in real time, thus
simplifying the control process, while also accelerating border passage.
Through the SmartGate project, Sagem Sécurité has created solid partnerships with the
local companies Neo and Magnetic Automation, based in Melbourne, and is working closely
with the Australian customs service. The SmartGate system is already in operation at the
Brisbane, Cairns and Melbourne international airports, and will gradually be installed at other
international airports in the country by June 2009.
The success of SmartGate confirms Sagem Sécurité’s solid position in the Asia-Pacific and
international markets. As the world leader in biometric technologies, Sagem Sécurité is
further strengthening its role as a supplier of innovative solutions for border controls.
