Georgia DDS taps Gemalto for license tech

Gemalto has announced it is providing Georgia's Department of Driver Services (DDS) with a smoother capture and enrolment process along with a secure polycarbonate driver's license for enhanced identity protection.As part of the contract, central issuance of the credentials will take place at a newly expanded Gemalto facility in Georgia. Gemalto will also implement an advanced enrolment system including photo and signature capture as well as new payment terminals. According to Gemalto, the all-in-one point of sale and payment terminals enable a combination of a signature pad and payment receipt, speeding up transactions and simplifying the process for a smoother and faster customer experience. For the credential itself, the State of Georgia selected Gemalto's premium polycarbonate licenses to reduce document forgery and protect against identity fraud. Gemalto says: "Polycarbonate's durability increases the longevity of the driver's license and enables the high security engraving of a black-and-white photo."The company adds: "Georgia has also chosen to add Multiple Laser Images (MLIs), a level one security feature (visible to the naked eye) where different images such as a portrait, logo, symbol or numbers can be seen depending on the viewing angle, making the license extremely difficult to replicate. The symbolic Georgia peach will also be integrated into the design of the card.""The State of Georgia is committed to upholding the best customer service experience possible while also protecting our citizens' identities, and Gemalto's innovative products and services are the best option to help us reach that goal," said Spencer R Moore, commissioner of Georgia DDS."Our approach to the deployment of this major project has really been one of partnership, and Georgia not only has a very talented staff but has given us a very clear vision of what it wants to achieve: improving customer experience from end-to-end while ensuring the safety and security of the customers' credentials," said Steve Purdy, vice president of State Government, Gemalto​.

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