Sword Group Secures €93 Million Contract for EU Entry/Exit System
Sword Group: Strategic contract with eu-LISA
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Sword Group, leading a consortium with Netcompany and Sopra Steria, has been awarded a €93 million contract by eu-LISA for the development and maintenance of the Entry/Exit System (EES) over four years. This system aims to enhance border management for the Schengen Area.
- 01Sword Group was ranked first in a competitive bidding process for the contract.
- 02The contract is valued at €93 million and spans four years.
- 03The EES will digitally record the entry and exit of non-EU nationals, improving security and efficiency.
- 04Nikos Mastroyiannopoulos, Managing Director of Sword Services Greece, emphasized the importance of this recognition.
- 05The consortium combines expertise in public sector transformation and secure software engineering.
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Sword Group, in collaboration with partners Netcompany and Sopra Steria, has been awarded a significant contract worth €93 million by eu-LISA under its Dynamic Purchasing System. This four-year framework contract focuses on the development and maintenance of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which is crucial for modernizing border management within the Schengen Area. The EES is designed to digitally track the entry and exit of non-EU nationals, thereby enhancing security and operational efficiency. Nikos Mastroyiannopoulos, Managing Director of Sword Services Greece, highlighted the recognition of their team's expertise and commitment in this strategic project. The consortium aims to deliver resilient and scalable services that align with the evolving needs of the European Union. This contract further solidifies Sword Group's position as a trusted partner for European institutions, enhancing its long-standing collaboration with eu-LISA and contributing to broader border management initiatives.
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The contract will enhance border security and efficiency for the Schengen Area, impacting how non-EU nationals are processed.
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