SCM Microsystems and Hirsch Electronics Win Major Critical Infrastructure Project in UAE With Local Partners Al Otaiba & Native Systems

SANTA ANA, Calif. and ISMANING, Germany, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc., d.b.a. Identive Group (Nasdaq: INVE; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: INV), a provider of products, services and solutions for the security, identification and RFID industries, today announced that its SCM Microsystems and Hirsch Electronics business units have teamed up with local partner Native Systems to deliver a comprehensive smart access control solution to the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) in Abu Dhabi, which is tasked with handling the protection and security of the emirate's vital assets and infrastructure.

The integrated smart access control platform enables CNIA to centrally manage and track the access of employees, visitors and contractors across various CNIA sites.  The combined SCM and Hirsch solution integrates the various CNIA sites onto a common security platform, ensuring consistent levels of security and technology standards across the system while providing increased flexibility to develop and manage the infrastructure of individual sites.

Al Otaiba Enterprises is the prime contractor for this project. Hirsch is delivering the full access control hardware and software components while SCM Microsystems is providing the access control and smart card reader infrastructure. Native Systems, an SCM Microsystems distributor, is providing the local system integration expertise and installation of the system across the various sites.

Michael Ganzera, Vice President Sales and Marketing SCM Microsystems commented, "This is a great opportunity for us to expand our local partnerships and presence in the region by contributing our expertise, gained over many years of experience in delivering access control and security solutions to the most demanding environments across the globe. We are very pleased that Hirsch and SCM could work together with Al Otaiba and Native Systems to provide a converged solution that will address the stringent requirements of CNIA."

Mohammad Ramez, Vice President Al Otaiba stated, "We are very pleased to work with Hirsch and SCM as they are well known security solutions providers with a long track record in securing sensitive facilities and assets. They are delivering the solutions required for Abu Dhabi's critical national infrastructure which is extremely important to the prosperity and security to the emirate and its citizens."

The project is currently well underway. The first phase will be completed after the successful relocation of the CNIA to their new site; phase two will then be deployed over the next year in multiple stages.

About Identive Group

Identive Group (NASDAQ: INVE; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: INV) is an international technology group focused on building the world's signature company in secure identification-based technologies. Through its group of recognized brands, Identive provides leading-edge products and solutions in the areas of physical and logical access control, identity management and RFID systems to governments, commercial and industrial enterprises and consumers. The organization's growth model is based on a combination of disciplined acquisitive development and strong technology-driven organic growth from its member companies. For additional information visit: www.identive-group.com

About SCM Microsystems

SCM Microsystems is a global leader in security and identity solutions for secure access, secure identity and secure exchange. The company offers the world's broadest range of contact, contactless and mobile smart card reader technology; physical and logical access control systems; digital identity transaction platforms; SCM's solutions enable a wide variety of applications including enterprise security, identity management, contactless payment, e-health and electronic government services. For additional information visit: www.scmmicro.com

About Hirsch

Hirsch Electronics is a leading manufacturer of IP-based physical security solutions that interoperate with other networked databases, devices and systems.  Hirsch's award-winning role-based access control, identity management, and security management systems integrate access control, digital video, alarm monitoring, smart cards and biometrics. For additional information visit: www.HirschElectronics.com

About Native Systems

NATIVE Systems is a technology solutions and integration services provider with more than six years of experience in the telecommunication, AV solutions, IT systems, security solutions and systems integration field. Our objective is to become a technology powerhouse with offerings ranging from office solutions to turnkey systems and green-field projects. Our commitment is to work on consistently delivering cost effective and professionally implemented solutions. www.nativesys.com

About Al Otaiba Enterprises

Al Otaiba Enterprises is a comprehensive organization enjoyed more than 13 years of excellence in the General trading business in Abu Dhabi. Al Otaiba has consistently produced cost – effective, professionally executed projects. By these years the company has been increasing its Technical Information and organizational capability in order to widen the quality services at all levels. Al Otaiba has completed a vast number of projects throughout Gulf Countries including many which required our specialty services and planning. Al Otaiba's goal is to complete projects, in conjunction with our clients, safely, efficiently, cost competitively and with little impact on the environment. www.otaiba.ae

SOURCE Identive Group

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