New Polycarbonate Document to Feature Enhanced Security and Stronger Operating System
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 19, 2024 – HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, is proud to announce its role as the provider of San Marino’s new contactless ID card. This state-of-the-art national ID, built on the latest upgraded version of HID® SOMA™, a highly secure chip operating system, delivers enhanced security and functionality for the citizens of the world’s oldest republic.
San Marino, renowned as the oldest republic globally and the fifth smallest country on Earth, is modernizing its national identity document to meet the demands of the digital era. Developed in collaboration with systems integrator N.I.D.O. Srl Group, the new multifunctional ID card serves a range of citizen needs, doubling as a residence permit, driver’s license, health card, and even a hunting license — demonstrating its versatility and convenience.
“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,” said Marialaura Marinozzi, Director of the Institutional Affairs and Justice Department of San Marino. “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.
Crafted from polycarbonate, a highly durable and anti-counterfeiting material, the new ID card incorporates advanced features such as contactless technology, laser-engraved elements, and a black-and-white portrait. These innovations, alongside the new monochrome laser engraving personalization 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 card’s compatibility with eGates will streamline travel processes for San Marino’s citizens, ensuring seamless and secure identity verification.
“We are honored to support San Marino’s forward-thinking approach to identity management,” said Craig Sandness, Senior Vice President and Head of Secure Issuance and Citizen Identity at HID. “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.”
Giorgio Mestici, Sales Director of the ID Management & Finance Division at N.I.D.O. Srl, emphasized the importance of partnerships in achieving these milestones: “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.”
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About N.I.D.O. Group
For over 25 years, N.I.D.O. Group has specialized in the marketing and maintenance of hardware solutions, integrated with software development and strategic consulting across key sectors.
The companies within the N.I.D.O. Group are united by a strong presence in the Card & Document Management sector. Each company brings specialized expertise in software development and the engineering of production systems. Working in close synergy, they not only meet the diverse needs of the plastic card and mailing industries but also offer complementary skills in logical and physical data security, industrial automation, optical reading, and laser engraving. For more information, visit www.nidogroup.it.
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HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions give people convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID’s products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and billions of things are connected through HID’s technology. We work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses and some of the most innovative companies on the planet.
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