SAFE ID Solutions AG and ST Electronics announced the start of a strategic partnership aiming at jointly offering security solutions to the governmental sector. The portfolio of SAFE ID includes end to end document life cycle hard- and software solutions, including biometric enrolment, optical and electronic personalization, as well as verification solutions. For many years, ST Electronics is providing eGovernment infocommunication systems, integrated security as well as digital defence solutions to its customers. “This partnership marks a major step for both companies. In terms of technology, efficiency and market trust, SAFE ID and ST Electronics will climb to the top of a growing but highly competitive market. No other company or consortium offers the same amount of experience, product excellence and market knowledge” comments Dietmar Breyer, COO and President of SAFE ID Solutions. “Our portfolio of solutions will now additionally be demonstrated in a new showroom implemented at ST Electronics’ facilities in Singapore, open to customers and partners.” “We are delighted about the partnership and are extremely confident that SAFE ID’s extensive expertise will allow us to meet customers’ growing requirements,” notes Chang Yew Kong, President of ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems). “The showroom means we can clearly present both, solutions and challenges to customers in Asia. Thereby we will also strengthen both companies’ position in the global ID market. This partnership offers strong impact for our businesses.” SAFE ID Solutions and ST Electronics also collaborate on ways to implement ST Electronic’s solutions into the SAFE ID portfolio. Secure and intelligent monitoring systems as well as other government related security solutions will further complement SAFE ID’s existing enrolment-, personalization- and border control solutions. patricialoh@stee.stengg.com katja.sommerfeld@safe-id.de www.safe-id.de