Trüb AG, a global supplier of high security identity and travel documents, has been selected by the Republic of Azerbaijan to provide the key elements for an extensive national e-solution.

The contract includes the supply of electronic identity cards (e-ID) equipped with a dual interface chip module as well as the installation of the personalization and quality assurance equipment for several personalization centers across the country.

The e-ID solution supplied by Trüb supports a range of functionalities from travelling with an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) complying document, to the administration of citizen data by accredited authorities, and up to Indian Administration Service (IAS) functionalities (identification, authentication, digital signature) to enable a wide variety of e-services.

With a lifespan of 10 years, Trüb’s e-ID for is optically personalized by means of laser engraving and comprises a variety of built-in security features. The embedded chip module with dual interface not only stores personal data of the card holder, but also the individual digital certificates allowing for the use of a large variety of electronic services.

Personalization centers will be used by local authorities all over the country for the data management and the issuance of the e-ID containing personalized digital certificates, which enable the access to e-services. The software TrackStar and the equipment for personalization, also developed by Trüb, will provide an efficient software solution for data management and the personalization of identity documents.