Gemplus presents smart ID card and electronic passport technology at GITEX Dubai 2004

Gemplus will showcase its technology for smart card-based ID solutions and electronic passport authentication.

At the booth, Gemplus will demonstrate "ResIDent", its secure ID card solution, which is currently being implemented for nationwide deployments in both the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Sultanate of Oman. Gemplus will also showcase, "GemBorder" its electronic passport technology for secure contactless authentication of passport-holders.

The Gemplus regional office in Dubai holds a strong local presence in the Middle East, as demonstrated by recent significant successes in the national ID card space. Throughout the exhibition, the Gemplus team will be available for private meetings with the attendees, in order to discuss and showcase how smart card solutions can enhance their business.

"Gemplus is excited to again exhibit at the largest and most important IT fair in the Middle East," says Pierre Servettaz, Director Gemplus Middle East. "The Middle East is a key market for Gemplus, which is well reflected through our recent successes in Oman and the UAE. GITEX provides the perfect venue for us to showcase smart card security innovations in the fields of ID and e-passport, and we look forward to exploring the many business opportunities offered here."

Gemplus will be exhibiting within the Dubai Internet City (DIC) Community Zone (DIC-25) in Concourse 2, between Exhibition Halls 7 and 8. GITEX will be open to trade visitors from 1-7pm on 3 October and 10am-7pm from 4-7 October.