HID collaborates with N.I.D.O. Srl Group to provide new contactless National ID Card
Eve Goode
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HID has provided a new contactless ID card to San Marino, to modernise its national identity document to meet the demands of the digital era.
This national ID was built on the latest upgraded version of HID SOMA, a secure chip operating system that delivers enhanced security and functionality.
HID’s National ID Card
The card was developed in collaboration with systems integrator N.I.D.O. Srl Group with the aims that the ID card will serve a range of citizen needs.
To demonstrate the new ID cards versatility, it will also doubling as a:
- Residence permit
- Driver’s license
- Health card
- Hunting license
“Guided our partnership”
Marialaura Marinozzi, Director of the Institutional Affairs and Justice Department, San Marino commented: “Our search for the most advanced technology, combined with a commitment to adopting the highest international security standards, guided our partnership with HID and N.I.D.O. Group.
“The Republic of San Marino is proud to introduce this new form of national ID, aligned with EU standards and designed for seamless integration across multiple public services,” she added.
Features of the ID Card
The ID Card is crafted from polycarbonate, a highly durable and anti-counterfeiting material.
It incorporates advanced features such as:
- Contactless technology
- Laser-engraved elements
- Black-and-white portrait
These innovations, alongside the new monochrome laser engraving personalisation process, significantly enhance the card’s resistance to counterfeiting and tampering.
The HID SOMA operating system empowers the Sammarinese Government to offer its citizens greater data security and operational efficiency.
Additionally, the company claims that the card’s compatibility with eGates will streamline travel processes for San Marino’s citizens, ensuring seamless and secure identity verification.
“Security, functionality and efficiency”
Craig Sandness, Senior Vice President and Head of Secure Issuance and Citizen Identity, HID stated: “We are honoured to support San Marino’s forward-thinking approach to identity management,”
“Our collaboration with N.I.D.O. Srl Group has been instrumental in delivering a solution that enhances security, functionality and efficiency and we remain committed to supporting nations worldwide in their digital transformation,” Sandness added.
“Testament to the success”
Giorgio Mestici, Sales Director of the ID Management & Finance Division, N.I.D.O. Srl emphasised the importance of partnerships: “N.I.D.O. Srl has built its reputation in the secure document market through our hardware and software solutions, alongside collaborations with industry leaders like HID.
“San Marino is a testament to the success we achieve when expertise and innovation come together,” he concluded.
