Matthias Köhler

SAFE ID Solutions AG was founded November 2003 and is today the prime source for secure eID systems and infrastructures with professional solutions for various related market segments: Passport, ID Card, Visa, and Border Security Infrastructures. As the upcoming worldwide need for biometric authentication of individuals grows stronger, the value chain for identity document issuance requires new technologies and processes. Governments working with SAFE ID have responded to these challenges by implementing high security solutions fully customized to specific national requirements and characteristics. In April 2009, SAFE ID Solutions has received ISO 9001:2008 certification. The certificate qualifies that business processes are executed in compliance with the highest quality management standards and incorporate consistent review to ensure adherence to the policies. The principles defined in this international quality management system standard are used across industries to demonstrate a level of commitment to quality. SAFE ID's leading position in all addressed market segments is based on specific characteristics: High experience with more than 25 realized projects worldwide Selected team of specialized and recognized market experts In-house development of key technologies In-house service department for close and fast customer support Strictly customer-oriented and long-term project approach Support in planning, executing and financial backing of projects Global network of certified partners Benefit from SAFE ID's competences and discover why the company is highly trusted by governments and partners worldwide.

Giesecke+Devrient GmbH engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of products and solutions for the safeguarding of payment processes, identities, connectivity, and data. It distributes its products under the G+D, G+D Bildmarke, G+D Bildmarke, and Giesecke+Devrient brands. The company was founded by Hermann Giesecke and Alphonse Devrient on June 1, 1852 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.