Secure future assured: OeSD remains the issuer of passports, driver's licenses, and similar documents
In a significant move that could shape the future of security, economy, and digital identity in Austria and beyond, the Europe-wide tender for Austrian identity and travel documents has been awarded to OeSD, a local tech firm based in Vienna.
The decision, which is expected to have far-reaching implications, is a clear boost for the Austrian economic location, according to Lukas Praml, CEO of OeSD. Praml expressed his delight with the news, stating that it sends a positive message to the excellent employees of OeSD as they start the new year.
This tender award is set to strengthen Austria’s security infrastructure by enhancing the security features of identity and travel documents. By selecting a specialized Austrian company, advanced security features such as biometric data, encryption, and tamper-resistant materials can be seamlessly integrated, thereby reducing identity fraud and illegal border crossings.
The move also promises to stimulate the Austrian economy. By supporting local industry, the award creates jobs, retains investment within Austria, and ensures cost-efficiency through competitive pricing while balancing cost with quality, responsiveness, and adherence to national standards.
Moreover, the decision will advance Austria's digital identity capabilities. By facilitating harmonization with existing digital identity frameworks and future EU initiatives for interoperable digital IDs and travel documents, OeSD can help improve user experience, accessibility, and the overall digital infrastructure supporting travel and identity management.
OeSD, through its digital subsidiary, youniqx Identity AG, has already demonstrated success internationally. The company's innovative solutions for the analog and digital high-security market, including the recently introduced MIA ("MyIdentityApp") in Liechtenstein, are a testament to its capabilities.
It is worth noting that the sensitive identity data of Austrian citizens remains securely in Austria throughout the manufacturing process, with OeSD offering a blockchain security solution called "chainlock" for added protection.
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With this decision, OeSD is poised to continue generating Austrian added value in the future, further cementing its position as a leading provider of digital identity solutions for private individuals, companies, and states in the 21st century.
The decision to award the Europe-wide tender for Austrian identity and travel documents to OeSD, a local tech firm based in Vienna, not only reinforces Austria’s security infrastructure but also stimulates the Austrian business sector. With this boost, OeSD can further advance Austria's digital identity capabilities, leveraging technology to improve user experience, accessibility, and the overall digital infrastructure supporting travel and identity management.
