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EDIsecure printers to be used for implementation of FIPS 201 compliant cardsThe Latest from SIW
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Digital Identification Solutions, a global leader in providing ID card and high security identification solutions, announced today that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected its EDIsecure XID Retransfer Printers system wide to produce FIPS 201 compliant PIV II cards. The EDIsecure XID Card Printer was the first on the GSA Approved Products List for FIPS 201 compliance in August 2006.
The FIPS 201 standard was mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) to assist Federal Agencies in sourcing equipment and supplies to produce more secure forms of identification to all U.S. Federal Government employees and contractors. Other agencies as well as state and local government organizations will be following the FIPS 201 standard to implement their own improved ID card programs.
NASA, through one of its system integrators, will be installing multiple EDIsecure XID590ie Professional Retransfer ID Card Printers with Inline Lamination Units and inline smart card encoders to work in conjunction with their Lenel integrated security system.
"System integrators and government agencies worldwide have chosen EDIsecure printers to help create more secure ID cards" said John Doyle, Business Development Director at Digital Identification Solutions’ US office. "They rely on our expertise and global experience to provide them with unique secure identification solutions," said Doyle.
