Press Archive

Bundesdruckerei and Veridos continue to secure travel worldwide for a further five years

14/04/2021 Berlin

Bundesdruckerei will continue to manage the Public Key Directory Service (PKD) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for a further five years. The contract was awarded by ICAO on behalf of the countries participating in the ICAO PKD. Like the previous five years, support will be provided by the identity solution provider Veridos, a company in which Bundesdruckerei holds a 40% share.

Annual results 2020: Giesecke+Devrient emerges strong after pandemic year

31/03/2021 Munich

In a challenging 2020, the international technology group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) achieved sales of EUR 2.3 billion, almost on a par with the previous year. Through effective cost management and increasing margins in its business, G+D was able to boost its operating result by 13 percent to EUR 153 million. A 6 percent growth in incoming orders to a total of EUR 2.4 billion demonstrates the growing demand for G+D's safety-related products and solutions.

Giesecke+Devrient suspends deliveries to state security printer in Myanmar

31/03/2021 Munich

The global technology group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has decided to suspend all deliveries to the state-owned security printer (Security Print Works) in Myanmar with immediate effect. This is a reaction to the ongoing violent clashes between the military and the civilian population.

These 5 features are essential to a Covid-19 vaccination certificate

11/03/2021 Berlin

The introduction of the Covid-19 vaccines across the globe has prompted discussions on the need for vaccination documentation. Veridos, a world-leading provider of integrated identity solutions, explains the five prerequisites of a secure and effective vaccination certificate.

IDEMIA, G+D and NXP launch WLA to offer smart card and online payment firms an independent contactless payment standard

11/03/2021 Munich

The White Label Alliance (WLA) was formed in response to increasing global demand for next-generation, independent payment solutions. WLA consolidates and sets independent standards for contact and contactless cards, mobile and other form factors and payment terminal acceptance. WLA has also signed a strategic licensing agreement with JCB.

Veridos and idpeople win ePassport tender in Denmark

25/02/2021 Berlin

The Kingdom of Denmark, represented by the Danish National Police, has enlisted Veridos, a world-leading provider of integrated identity solutions, and the Danish ID specialist idpeople to design, produce and personalize new electronic passports. The integration of Veridos high-end security features will enhance the security of the new travel documents. The first passports will be issued in October 2021.

G+D and Hypovereinsbank partner to provide sustainable payment

08/02/2021 Munich

Together with Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), HypoVereinsbank is now providing its customers with environmentally friendly plastic-free debit cards. They will be using G+D’s Convego® Natural Payment Card.

Giesecke+Devrient launches StarSign® Key Fob: a unique biometric access device

04/02/2021 Munich

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) presents the StarSign® Key Fob as the unique biometric solution for employee access to company assets – at the highest security level, in a convenient way.

Gabrielle Bugat Promoted to Group Management Team at Giesecke+Devrient

25/01/2021 Munich

Giesecke+Devrient has appointed Gabrielle Bugat (43) as a new member of the G+D Group management team. Beyond managing the activities related to G+D's smart card and associated services business, operations and R&D, Ms. Bugat will also lead the further expansion of the digital business around secure digital payment solutions.

Veridos paves the way for secure and autonomous border crossing

14/01/2021 Berlin

In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic, Veridos, a world-leading provider of integrated identity solutions, offers solutions that support seamless and contactless automated border control. In addition to state-of-the-art automated border control solutions such as kiosk and eGate systems, Veridos is taking part in EU-funded research projects to enable the next generation of on-the-fly identity verification, investigating new biometric modalities.

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