Consortium to improve data security and enhance smart border control for EU
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U announced a four-year contract in partnership with Uni Systems and Wavestone to support a range of services for the European Union .
The Unisys-led consortium will consult on the design of major European IT systems to support eu-LISA , the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom , Security and Justice .
The agreement covers a wide range of services and the consortium will be providing end-to-end support from defining and consulting on new services through overseeing project delivery , testing and quality control .
As part of the new developments set to take place , the consortium will be providing critical support in the rollout of new smart technology .
This includes biometric authentication and mobile enablement , as eu-LISA continues to upgrade and streamline passenger flow .
These smart systems will aim to dramatically improve travel across the region , lowering waiting times at border controls and providing a higher level of security . The contract was awarded to the Unisys-led consortium as part of a public tender for the Transversal Engineering Framework ( TEF ). This framework includes the design , provision , testing and support of core business systems and interoperability components .
Under the contract , the consortium will be responsible for the delivery of critical infrastructure , while ensuring that compliance , security and data protection requirements are all upheld to the highest standard .
The Unisys-led consortium was selected for its in-depth and long knowhow of EU border control legislation and design , as well as experience in the management of critical information systems . This expertise is the result of decades of studies and projects supporting the EU smart border control strategy . The consortium ’ s technical experts will work together to consult on , integrate and provide quality control for the application infrastructure of eu-LISA .
“ We have worked with the European Union for more than a decade and this latest contract represents the team dedication and deep industry knowledge in the area of migration and Home Affairs ,” said Bill Brown , Senior Vice President and General Manager , Business Platforms and Services , Unisys .
“ Technology plays a vital role in creating a safer and better Europe , and we are thrilled to support and enable eu-LISA in achieving its short- and long-term vision .
“ By forming this unique consortium , we are able to support the continued needs of the European Union as it expands and grows its mission , offering the best service and implementation available for an easier traveller journey and in general enhancement of free travel of people in Europe .”
Nikos Psimogiannos , International Business Unit Director of Uni Systems , added : “ We are honoured to have eu- LISA ’ s entrustment to engage in this highly strategic contract .” u intelligent DATA SECURITY www . intelligentciso . com
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