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EU border checks go biometric
News The measures would apply to the 24 nations within the EU's Schengen zone for passport-free travel. Under plans to strengthen checks at European borders laid out by the European Commission, international travellers would also have their stay logged... [14 Feb 2008]
Microsoft and Unisys take the SIS
News Microsoft and Unisys have secured a deal to build a tech platform for the implementation of the second generation of the Schengen Information System (SIS) and Visa Information System (VIS), which will allow law enforcement agencies within the... [28 Jun 2006]
HP scoops €37.5m EC pay-day
News The deal breaks down across the second generation of the Schengen Information System (SIS II) and the Visa Information System (VIS). The SIS represents the largest border control and police information network in the world and the VIS runs all visa... [29 Apr 2005]
EU/Schengen Requirements for National Border Security Systems
White Paper The EU acquis in the field of border security consists of the Ex-Schengen acquis, which represents the main part of the acquis. The Schengen acquis not only includes written rules, but also non-written but commonly accepted standards relating most... [27 Dec 2004]
Border Security Systems: The Hungarian Case Study
White Paper Hungary plans to operate future external and internal borders pursuant to the Schengen and Amsterdam requirements. The Hungarian Republic is making significant efforts in trying to comply with European Union requirements. [01 Dec 2004]
EU demands biometrics by 2005
News The information will be kept on a Schengen (SIS II) information system which officials from across the Union will be able to consult. Facial biometric data is set to be included on visas and residency permits for non-EU foreign nationals as part of... [03 Oct 2003]
