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Sagem Sécurité launches SmartGate in New Zealand

December 2009 by Marc Jacob

SmartGate, an automated border control system using facial recognition, is now available at
Auckland International Airport in New Zealand. This launch is the first step of the new long
term partnership signed between New Zealand Customs Service and Sagem Sécurité
(SAFRAN Group) for the implementation of improved border control solutions.

Accessible to New Zealand and Australian ePassport holders, SmartGate identifies travellers
in real time using facial recognition from the photo stored in the chip of the ePassport. The
solution is designed to help the New Zealand Customs Service to efficiently and securely
process international travellers.

“SmartGate is a welcome initiative that will improve the efficiency of trans-Tasman air travel,
particularly for frequent flyers” said Comptroller of the New Zealand Customs Service,
Martyn Dunne.

“This success not only confirms the leadership of Sagem Sécurité in facial recognition
technology, but also demonstrates its major role and involvement for secured border control
solutions in New Zealand and Australia. A border systems technology working group
comprising of Sagem Sécurité, and border control authorities in New Zealand and Australia,
is to be created in order to develop further synergies and optimise co-operation in a 2-way
joint relationship.” said Jean-Paul Jainsky, Chairman and CEO of Sagem Sécurité.

SmartGate is the same automated system already deployed in most International Australian
airports; it will additionally be rolled out in both Christchurch and Wellington International
airports by mid 2010.


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