BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation
(NYSE: UIS) today announced it was awarded a contract by U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of
Homeland Security, to modernize the agency's technology for
identifying people and vehicles entering and exiting the U.S.
The Integrated Traveler Initiatives (ITI) contract, awarded as a
task order under the Department of Homeland Security's EAGLE II
contract, includes a base plus four option years. The new ITI
contract represents the next iteration of CBP's Land Border
Integration (LBI) project, awarded to Unisys in 2010.
Under the new contract, Unisys will provide uninterrupted
technical support for the LBI technology currently deployed at
CBP's ports of entry. Unisys will work with CBP to explore and
implement new ways to maintain, enhance and refresh existing border
security systems as well as develop and deploy new technical
solutions to satisfy emerging requirements.
The program seeks to reduce processing and wait times for
travelers crossing the U.S. border as well as provide greater
flexibility to CBP border agents through the increased use of
mobile devices. CBP also is considering innovations such as
automated measurement and reporting of commercial vehicle and
traveler wait times.
Unisys previously worked with CBP throughout the term of the LBI
contract to secure the nation's ports of entry, using automated
license plate reader technology to screen vehicles crossing the
border, as well as radio frequency identification (RFID) technology
to confirm citizenship and identity of travelers with RFID-enabled
travel documents.
With the award of the ITI contract, Unisys can continue to work
with CBP on new and innovative border protection solutions.
"Unisys is proud to have CBP's trust in support of this critical
mission, and we are excited for the opportunity to continue
providing proven border security technology to CBP and to enhance
the country's border security while increasing efficiency and
reducing traveler wait times," said Amy
Rall, group vice president for the Department of Homeland
Security practice at Unisys Federal. "By taking advantage of
advances in biometrics, cybersecurity and data analytics, CBP can
make our borders even safer."
About Unisys
Unisys is a global information technology
company that works with many of the world's largest companies and
government organizations to solve their most pressing IT and
business challenges. Unisys specializes in providing integrated,
leading-edge solutions to clients in the government, financial
services and commercial markets. With more than 20,000 employees
serving clients around the world, Unisys offerings include cloud
and infrastructure services, application services, security
solutions, and high-end server technology. For more information,
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