"CONCIERGECARD" ID SYSTEM FROM UNISYS & LASERCARD TO HELP CUT PASSENGER PROCESSING TIME.Unisys Corp. and LaserCard Systems Corp. (LSC LSC Learning and Skills Council LSC Legal Services Commission (UK) LSC Legal Services Corporation LSC Lyndon State College (Lyndonville, VT) LSC Learning Skills Council LSC Life Safety Code ) announced a strategic agreement to offer "ConciergeCard" - a new personal identification system enabling airports and airlines to dramatically improve the travel experience for international and domestic air travelers throughout the world. As members of the ConciergeCard program, travelers can enjoy new levels of automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. services in airports, as well as customized travel offers from airline, car rental and hospitality providers. Under the agreement, LaserCard Systems will provide secure optical memory cards, which will contain all of a traveler's personal identification and travel preferences while tying into state-of-the-art biometric systems being installed at leading airports worldwide. Unisys is developing the necessary information technology infrastructure to enable these cards to connect with Unisys aircraft boarding and baggage identification systems, as well as the reservation systems and customer loyalty programs of airlines and other major travel suppliers. The integration of these powerful technologies will make travel easier and faster by allowing the frequent traveler to bypass delays at check-in and immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. , while providing benefits, recognition and rewards tailored to their stated personal preferences. "Airlines, airports and governments are seeking a solution to the massive increases in passenger volumes and the resulting congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. . And air travelers are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to reduce the frustration this growth is causing," says Bruce Wheat, who heads Operations Management Operations management is an area of business that is concerned with the production of goods and services, and involves the responsibility of ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective. Systems, Unisys Worldwide Transportation. "By partnering with LaserCard, Unisys can help them solve that problem. Our goal is to give the traveler more personal service, convenience and comfort. ConciergeCard delivers these benefits and frees valuable time for the traveler." |
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