Express Entry Security System Wins Golden Link Award

Jun 14, 2001 12:00 PM

The Armed Forces Computer and Electronics Association has presented a Golden Link Award to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport Authority, for an automated inspection system developed by EDS to expedite passengers through passport control. The award for excellence and innovation in the application of technology in government operations was given to the Airport Authority for its Express Entry kiosk project. The project addressed airport officials' concerns about potential security problems posed by long lines and bottlenecks, and provided tight security for an ever-increasing number of visitors. "We are honored that this prestigious award from AFCEA recognizes the success of the Ben Gurion International Airport Authority and EDS working together to apply advanced technology to benefit the traveling public and to ease the increasing burden of air transportation," said Al Edmonds, president, EDS Federal. The Express Entry system allows Israeli citizens to participate in an automated inspection rather than waiting in traditional passport control lines. The automated kiosks capture biographic information from the traveler's credit card and then look for a biometric match by checking hand geometry.

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