Unisys to Show its Mettle as Platinum Sponsor of the Registered Traveler Forum
Milan, 17 January 2007 - Unisys, a worldwide systems integrator specializing in information technology services and solutions, today announced that it will have a presence at the Registered Traveler Forum, for which it is a Platinum sponsor. The Forum is due to take place at the Marriott Paris Rive Gauche in Paris from 28 February to 1 March. Endorsed by the European Commission, the Registered Traveler Forum is the first global platform to focus on the most relevant opportunities and issues relating to the introduction of Registered Traveler (RT) programs worldwide.
Larry Zmuda, a partner within Unisys Federal Government Group, will address the conference delegates during the afternoon session on Wednesday 28 February and will talk about business models for deploying successful RT programs, whilst Roberto Tavano, a partner within Unisys Continental Europe Global Public Sector, will chair the session "Balancing security and facilitation: front-end operations for passenger, baggage and cargo screening and inspection" during the Transportation Security Forum on Thursday 1 March that will run in parallel with the Registered Traveler Forum. Roberto Tavano is responsible for developing and leading Unisys Domestic Security programs across Continental Europe.
"Although cost estimates for launching an RT program range from $1.5-2.5 million per airport, the reality is that it is impossible to calculate the cost of deploying a program from a single site. Nor should an RT program be viewed as a sole airport opportunity," comments Roberto Tavano. "Larry Zmuda's keynote will highlight the importance of dealing with major, large-scale system providers when looking to introduce an RT program in order to guarantee long-term visibility of the program. This approach will also help certain airports to ensure a return on investment within a reasonable time frame."
Unisys representatives will be on hand throughout the duration of the exhibition to discuss and demo the company's latest product lines.
Organized by Wise Media, the Registered Traveler Forum welcomes government representatives, border security and immigration officials, law enforcement and asylum authorities, airport authorities, frequent flyer program operators, embassy and consulate personnel, supporting organizations, as well as technology vendors and experts.
About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide systems integrator specializing in information technology services and solutions. We deliver value-based solutions led by our competency in consulting and systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure services and security, combined with leading enterprise-class server and related technologies. We bring an unparalleled depth of expertise in the areas of administration and finance, justice and public safety, defense and domestic security, human services, education, and healthcare.
Unisys provides services and technology to plan, build, run and monitor business operations where confidence, trust, reliability and managing risk are critical components. For further information visit:www.unisys.com
About the Registered Traveler Forum
The Registered Traveler Forum, organized by Wise Media, is the first global initiative designed to showcase, thanks to a comprehensive conference program and live demonstrations, the technologies and solutions available to provide expedited security screening at airports to passengers. The Registered Traveler Forum, endorsed by the European Commission, is the first global platform to focus on the most relevant opportunities and issues relating to the introduction of Registered Traveler programs worldwide. For further information visit: www.registered-traveler-forum.com
About ID WORLD Events
ID WORLD is the first global technology-agnostic initiative on automatic identification addressing all vertical markets. Organized by Wise Media, ID WORLD events focus on segments in which automatic identification expresses its revolutionary potential. Alongside the annual world summit ID WORLD International Congress, Wise Media organizes the following vertical forums: Electronic Passport, Citizen ID Forum, Global Security Forum, Smart Supply Chain Forum, Registered Traveler Forum, Citizen and Transport Security Forum. For further information visit: www.idworldonline.com
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Wise Media S.p.A.
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