Thales Group is a leading global technology company, designing, developing, and delivering comprehensive biometric and identity solutions for governments, public authorities, and private entities focused on civil identity and public security.
Thales covers the entire identity lifecycle—from biometric data acquisition to records management and individual identification—offering a broad portfolio of products and services:
· Multibiometric registration kiosks and live scanning stations (LiveScan): Integrated frontline stations in various form factors (rugged cabinets, desktops, laptops, tablets) equipped with proprietary high-quality optical fingerprint and palmprint scanners, including forensic-grade models.
· Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) – CABIS: A mature, high-performance system supporting fingerprint, palmprint, face, and iris modalities. CABIS offers advanced matching capabilities, modularity, customization, and scalability to adapt to diverse operational needs.
· Expert data entry and verification stations: Forensic-grade tools for professional examiners to process biometric evidence, with a secure, revamped web-based interface.
· Credentials issuance systems: Secure end-to-end solutions for producing national identity cards, passports, residency permits, driver licenses, and other official documents.
· Mobile biometric identification (MBI): A versatile mobile app supporting fingerprint, face, and iris recognition for field personnel, complemented by integrated devices and sensors.
· Professional services: Full lifecycle support including integration, deployment, maintenance, data conversion, interoperability, database deduplication, and training tailored to various user profiles.
Thales emphasizes responsible biometric technology through its TrUE code of conduct, which promotes transparency, understandability, and ethical compliance with regulations such as GDPR. The company ensures fairness and accuracy by leveraging diverse datasets, AI-enhanced liveness detection, and third-party testing (e.g., NIST).
Thales’ biometric solutions are trusted worldwide by governments, law enforcement, and international organizations, supporting a wide range of identity and security applications with high reliability and ethical standards.