Datacard Group Enhances Presence in Australia and New Zealand.Increased Ownership in Subsidiary Strengthens the Company's Ability to Provide Global Leadership at the Local Level MINNETONKA, Minn. -- Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. solutions, today announced that it has increased its ownership in Datacard South Pacific Pty. Ltd. (DCSP DCSP Direct Current Straight Polarity (welding) DCSP Digital Control Signal Processor (NASA) DCSP Defense Communications Satellite Program DCSP Design Controlled Spare Part DCSP Dry Cask Storage Project ), a Datacard Group distributor and joint venture affiliate that provides pre- and post-sales support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services for the broad range of Datacard Group's secure ID and card personalization systems and software. Terms of the investment, which gives Datacard Group 50% ownership of DCSP, were not disclosed. "Our customers in Australia, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. and the South Pacific region get the best of both worlds--the strength of Datacard's backing and global offerings, combined with local-level expertise and responsiveness of DCSP," said Angus McDougall, Datacard Group regional vice president for Asia Pacific/Japan. "This investment gives DCSP increased resources and capacity to successfully serve government, financial and other key customers in this rapidly expanding market." Australia's sophisticated customer base and mature financial markets make it one of the most progressive card markets in the world. Australia and New Zealand are seeing the investments made by China and other countries drive local economies to new levels. In addition, an increased need for credible, secure government documents is expected to drive demand for highly secure ID and passport passport Document issued by a national government identifying a traveler as a citizen with a right to protection while abroad and a right to return to the country of citizenship. It is normally a small booklet containing a description and photograph of the bearer. solutions, all of which DCSP is uniquely positioned to provide. "The timing is right for Datacard and DCSP to deepen deep·en tr. & intr.v. deep·ened, deep·en·ing, deep·ens To make or become deep or deeper. deepen Verb to make or become deeper or more intense Verb 1. our relationship," said Colin Cesa, managing director and founder of DCSP. "The Datacard([R]) brand is highly regarded worldwide and our customers in Australia, New Zealand and nearby South Pacific countries will clearly benefit from our ability to serve them in new and better ways." Datacard Group offers the world's best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best secure ID and card personalization solutions. The company's portfolio includes systems for high-volume card issuance, card delivery, secure ID issuance and passport production, plus extensive service and supply offerings. Datacard Group serves customers in more than 120 countries (www.datacard.com). |
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