Daon Partners with Unisys to Launch Registered Traveler at Reno Airport
Reston, VA, June 21, 2007
Daon, a global provider of identity assurance software and services, announced today that Unisys Corp. (NYSE: UIS) has entered into a long term commitment to standardize on Daon technology as the identity management platform for Unisys rtGOSM Registered Traveler (RT) program. rtGOSM will first be deployed at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Nevada. Unisys rtGOSM program allows frequent travelers to provide background information to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for pre-screening purposes. When approved, travelers receive a biometric-enabled smartcard that allows expedited passage through any airport in the nation that is participating in the Registered Traveler program.
According to Bryan Ichikawa, Registered Traveler program director at Unisys, "Daon provides industry leading identity management products that are integral to the rtGOSM solution. Unisys considers Daon technology as "best of class" and regards the company's performance as outstanding."
According to Daon's CEO, Tom Grissen, "The national U.S. Registered Traveler marketplace is rapidly expanding with the adoption of the program in multiple airports across the country. We are proud to have Unisys as a customer and to be a part of this historic program that enhances security and makes the traveler's journey more convenient."
About Daon
Daon is a leading provider of biometric identity software and services focused on meeting the needs of governments and commercial organizations worldwide. Daon supports customers and systems integrators in building enterprise solutions requiring the highest level of security, performance, scalability, reliability, and privacy. Daon's multi-modal authentication infrastructure, DaonEngine, integrates seamlessly with IT platforms and applications, while managing the identity life-cycle of any size population. Privately held Daon's offices are located in Virginia, Dublin, and London. For further information please visit www.daon.com
About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide technology services and solutions company. Our consultants apply Unisys expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure, and server technology to help our clients achieve secure business operations. We build more secure organizations by creating visibility into clients business operations. Leveraging the Unisys 3D Visible Enterprise approach, we make visible the impact of their decisions - ahead of investments, opportunities and risks. For more information, visit www.unisys.com
Contacts:
Cheryl W. Waldrup
Daon
Tel: 703-984-4040
cheryl.waldrup@daon.com
