Market Share of Automated Border Control Industry
The automated border control market is moderately consolidated, with a few major companies. The companies continuously invest in strategic partnerships and product developments to gain more market share. Some of the major players include Atos SE, Cominfosec Inc., Veridos GmbH, HID Global Corporation, and Cognitec Systems GmbH.
In August 2022, Samarkand International Airport unveiled the Republic of Uzbekistan's first E-gate border protection system, which employs biometric technology to enable a smooth passenger trip. The automatic border control technology is founded on biometric technologies. It enables automated identification of individuals and the rapid and safe border crossing with little participation of border control agents.
Also, in August 2022, The Immigration Department deployed Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks to facilitate entrance for returning VI nationals with the British Virgin Islands or United Kingdom cards to the Territory. The APC machines will allow qualified tourists to scan their passports and complete admission questions. If the facial recognition authentication is successful, the system permits the tourists to enter the Territory.
- August 2022 - Toronto Pearson International Airport officially began using its innovative eGates for customs and passport reporting at Terminal 1. To reduce airport delays, the airport started testing the eGates system.
Automated Border Control Market Leaders
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Atos SE
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Veridos GmbH
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Cognitec Systems GmbH
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NEC Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
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Magnetic Autocontrol GmbH
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
