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Experian and I-SEC partner to offer advanced document checking service

There has been a substantial growth in the use of electronic ID & Verification solutions as many organisations have opted to streamline operations and reap the benefits that this type of technology can offer.  However, there are still a large amount of companies that rely on manually checking hard copies of documents for identity verification purposes.

Both electronic and manual document checking can be effective mechanisms for verifying the identity of customers.  However, manual document checking usually involves considerable costs both in terms of human resources and physical storage of information.  Added to these factors are the safety precautions that must be taken to ensure that the data captured is held securely, and the need to have information that can be easily accessed at the request of regulators. 

Experian have partnered with I-SEC to provide a global system for the verification of identity documents.  The product that has been developed provides a fully automated document checking facility that allows a paper document (e.g. a passport) to be placed in a scanner and be automatically checked against the standard features expected.  The checking process includes  an ultra violet light check, an infra red light check, a read of the chip embedded in the passport, an electronic ‘visual’ check and a machine readable data check, a total of 55 diferent checks are carried out within a few seconds and an automated decision is provided immediately

I-SEC Technologies has been a leading name in identity document authentication and management technologies for more than 20 years. The company is a global player with main offices and representatives in the Netherlands, UK and U.S.A, as well as strategic partners in Africa and Asia.  With a strong background in Aviation and Border Control, I-SEC has considerable experience in  developing tools to identify false documents

The Document ID Check system has over two million document templates, representing different versions of document types that are already established. Through a partnership approach Experian can now offer a system that supports in excess of 300 document types covering 132 countries. I-SEC products already operate in more than 90 countries with more than 75,000 installations worldwide, handling a huge volume of data in a variety of environments.  I-SEC also owns the world’s largest non-government identity document database.

Suzanne Steele, Managing Director, I-SEC Technologies said. “The strategic partnership with Experian will enable further product innovation and a growth in sales.  Experian’s background in data services will be an asset as the dynamic Document ID Check system is adopted by new market segments.”

Jim Lound, Product Director, Experian’s Fraud & Identity Solutions commented. “The partnership with I-SEC will provide Experian with another tool in the armoury to fight fraud.  The extensive experience that I-SEC has in document checking will be essential in providing a service that is both effective and efficient.”

Document ID Check - Product launch event
To promote the partnership between I-SEC and Experian, a product launch event is being planned. The event will be free of charge and will be held on the 12th November 2009 at London Heathrow (UK), places are limited and will allocated on a first come first served basis

The event agenda includes guest speakers such as Star Alliance and the Metropolitan Police, who will provide presentations on related topics. The day will be interactive with delegates being invited to take part in a false documentation, live product demonstration and then being offered the chance to view the scanners in action in secure, areas of Heathrow.

 

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Visit the I-Sec website » Find out more about Experian events » Register now for the 12th November Document ID Check launch event »

 

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