Case studies
Macau SAR, China
Bell ID® Identity Token Manager enabled the Macau government to issue Smart National ID cards, which also provide convenient access to public services and a secure channel for electronic transactions for Macau residents. This is the first of its kind in Asia and the third in the world. The objectives of the Macau Electronic ID card were to enhance the security features of ID cards, create a digital method to verify a resident’s identity through a Digital ID and/or biometric technology and provide a secure electronic platform to deploy e-government digital services from a common system
The sophistication of the chip based Macau Resident Identity meant that a smart card management system (SCMS) was required, especially given the requirement to download, update and delete applets.
Case Study Snapshot
Bell ID® Identity Token Manager enabled the Macau government to:
- Operate with high efficiency and intelligence by supporting the new e-government structure that was being rolled out
- Provide a secure electronic platform to government departments, enabling them to deploy e-government digital services from a common system
- Enable secure access to the newly introduced e-government services by means of PKI and biometric (fingerprint) authentication.
- Enable faster and more effective border control through ‘e-gates’
- Minimize costs related to replacing software platforms and hardware, thanks to the legacy-aware, interoperable and flexible nature of the Bell ID Identity Token Manager
- Deploy a system with an open system architecture, widely supported by third party vendors, and fully compliant to a broad range of technical standards.
- Remain assured of the continuity of technical support and maintenance services
