Leading international ID card printing manufacturer, Kanematsu Identity Solutions Global, GmBH, has announced a new business alliance and Premiere OEM Partnership with the Levata Group, including Digital ID, UK, Identbase, Germany and ID Wholesaler, USA.
With its headquarters in Germany, and bases in both the UK, Middle East, Thailand and Japan, KIS Global has quickly established itself as one of the largest players in the digital identity credential industry. Thanks to a combination of seasoned professionals, cutting-edge technology and pioneering processes the business is now positioned at the forefront of ground-breaking security and efficiency for businesses worldwide.
The alliance with the Levata Group, the all-in-one transformation partners. The business head office is in Chicago, Illinois, with additional supporting offices across the US and Canada.

Levata works directly with global leading brands such as Adobe, Sobeys and Google.

Now, thanks to this latest OEM alliance, the pair of businesses hope to see the number of businesses turning to them for security and identity needs growing day-by-day.

Julian Burchell, Head of Global Purchasing for Levata companies said:

“KIS Global has an excellent reputation in the industry, an impressive team of staff and are renowned for delivering high quality machines. Through our own market research and analysis, we delved into the intricacies of what organisations sought in an ideal card printer solution and the RT1 printer fits the bill perfectly. It’s a fantastic addition to our global range offering customers complete design flexibility, superior print quality and ID cards designed to last.
Steve Digpaul, COO of KIS Global, comments:

“Our partnership with the Levata Group companies, (Digital ID, Identbase and ID Wholesaler) brings together two significant players in the industry for the first time, providing the very best of retransfer technologies for the benefit of our customers”.

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As digital ID technologies rapidly emerge and gain traction, more organisations are looking to understand consumer attitudes around these new tools. We’re analysing the pros and cons of digital and physical ID, exploring key factors influencing public attitude; what are the potential uses and benefits of this innovation to the average person?

In some cases, there is broad support for the use of these technologies, while in others, there is significant hesitance. Understanding these attitudes is critical for organisations that are looking to roll out new digital ID solutions.

What are Digital ID Technologies?

Digital identification technologies are the systems and processes used to authenticate a person’s digital interactions and transactions; these online identities are becoming increasingly important in a world where much of our businesses, banking, and communication is done on the internet.

Digital identification uses biometrics analysis based on physical features such as fingerprints, voice recognition, and facial recognition as unique identifiers that link to a person’s identity. To provide additional layers of protection, digital ID may also incorporate security measures such as two-factor authentication or multifactor authentication. By combining multiple techniques this strengthens the overall security protocol and gives people peace of mind during their online activities.

Governments worldwide are rapidly embracing digitalisation, and nowhere is this trend more evident than in the realm of identity documents. By transitioning to a digitalised environment for storing and verifying personal data, governments can benefit from streamlined processes and enhanced security. This is particularly attractive to Governments of countries with huge land-masses; citizens of India and Brazil may find themselves travelling hours to reach administrative hubs, so it’s increasingly clear why the use of digital ID is a serious consideration.

Digital ID technologies are quickly becoming integrated into all levels of life allowing us unprecedented access to resources, but there’s reluctance; can these advanced solutions provide the necessary security for safe online operations? Does digital identification replace reliable and trusty physical ID, or does it create new opportunities for criminality and lack of trust?

The consumer argument

While some people may be all too eager to adopt the new technology, others might be hesitant to put their trust in a virtual system, leading them to prefer physical forms of ID. Reasons cited as influencing decisions ranged from privacy concerns to familiarity with existing forms of ID. These individuals often feel more secure when they can view their personal information on tangible formats such as a driver’s licence or passport.

However, certain advantages were cited more frequently than others; physical identification is often thought to offer more tactile feedback than its digital counterpart and is believed to allow for better outcomes in the event of information mismanagement or theft.

People using these technologies often do not know where and how their stored information is being used. On top of this, they may not understand who has access to their data or what processes are in place to prevent its misuse. All these factors give people reason to be cautious when it comes to trusting digital identification.

In order for people to feel confident in its use, governments and companies must ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to protect users and their data from unauthorised access or fraudulent activities. Without adequate trust in the system, digital identity technology could potentially become an inefficient tool for both parties.

As the demand for secure digital spaces continues to grow, the debate about whether physical or digital IDs reign supreme will likely continue into the future.

The business argument

The decision to adopt digital ID isn’t made unilaterally by consumers; in today’s digital world, it can be difficult for businesses to know who their customers are and ensure that their identities are legitimate.

Many stores prefer to verify a customer’s identity using a physical ID card or passport; not only does it provide the store with tangible proof of identity, but it also helps to prevent fraudulent purchases. Physical IDs are generally harder to counterfeit than digital forms of identification, so shops can rest assured that they have positive confirmation of a customer’s identity, further assurance that the transaction is above board and legal. It may not be as convenient as its digital counterpart, but it’s still seen as an essential part of ensuring the safety and security of the shop’s operations.

Purchasing and setting up the necessary equipment required to accept these IDs is often also very expensive. This cost creates an incentive for organisations to opt instead for physical identification systems; not only are physical documents typically much less expensive than their digital counterparts, but they also require minimal infrastructure changes since they can be presented in person or sent via mail without specialised software or hardware.

Security and digital ID

Implementation of digital identification systems in various markets around the world requires robust infrastructure to ensure that this technology is securely controlled. In countries where resources are limited and public sector services are less developed, the challenges of implementing such a system can be greater. Not only might they lack access to reliable financial or technological resources, but they may also have poor communications networks and insufficient human capital to manage the implementation process effectively.

Additionally, there may be difficulty in managing user data and information to keep it secure from malicious actors if effective security protocols are not put in place ahead of time. Taking into account all these factors, it becomes clear why many nations face difficulties when attempting to implement digital identification systems – their resources simply make it unrealistic for them to successfully introduce such technology within their marketplaces.

Regardless of the outcome, one thing is clear: both methods should be given due consideration when choosing an identity solution.

In a world becoming increasingly digital, the ability to prove one’s identity is of the utmost importance and being able to provide proof of identification quickly and with minimal effort should be a priority. However, these benefits come at the price of potentially decreased security, and at this current point in time, physical ID remains a popular choice as it offers established systems that are secure and accepted by many organisations.

Ultimately, investing in both physical and digital forms of ID will ensure you are well prepared for whatever future develops. And until security protocols surrounding digital ID continuously evolve, physical id remains a strong choice when it comes to reliable proof of identity. Thus when presented with multiple options for attesting to one’s identity now or in the future, physical id should remain paramount consideration given its overall reliability across multiple environments.

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KIS Global GmbH is part of a multibillion-dollar organisation with over $7bn turnover and 7,000 employees globally. KIS Global’s vision and mission statement is to revolutionise its industry by introducing its SMART™ business methodology. With more than 100 years’ combined experience, it believes that it is the driving force of the industry.

KIS Global provides leading business identity management solutions supported by quality Japanese engineering, many years of industry experience and a knowledgeable team of industry experts.

The company prides itself on working with partners and creating strong alliance networks to drive mutual business growth and a supply of high-quality products that empower the success of businesses through providing solutions to increase productivity, efficiency and security.

KIS Global has found that members of Generations X and Z are quickly adapting to disruptive self service issuance technologies, and the SwiftKiosk solution from KIS Global is one such technology that’s gaining traction, especially in the government to citizen ID and financial instant issuance markets.

With its ability to issue secure ID and FII cards quickly and easily, the SwiftKiosk is ideal for organisations looking to streamline their issuance processes.

What are self service issuance technologies?

Self service issuance (SSI) technologies are solutions that allow citizens to perform certain activities, such as issuing new credit cards or renewing a driving licence, without the need for a human intermediary.

With the size of the SSI market approaching $72.51 billion by 2030, according to comprehensive research carried out by Market Research Future (MRFR), there’s never been a better time to take advantage of the benefits that come with the new technologies.

This process is already common in many industries; particularly those where customer demand is high and time is of the essence, such as in retail, travel, and hospitality. Within retail stores, department stores use in-store kiosks to generate and print loyalty cards, airlines allow passengers to check in and print their own boarding passes and hotels allow guests to generate their own room key cards.

When done correctly, self-service issuance can provide a more efficient and convenient experience for customers while also reducing costs for businesses.

Customers that lose their bank card could be shopping again within minutes with SSI technology.

When considering the Government and financial sectors, there are many applications of SSI; after all, ATMs and cash machines have become commonplace, and are pinnacle in quick and easy banking. Major banks are also investing heavily in self service machines, empowering customers and cutting overheads with ATMs and ITMs. However, uptake has been slower for card issuance, with organisations instead choosing to rely on in-branch and postal solutions – all of which put the onus on the customer to travel, or wait. However, according to a report released by Fintech Futures in 2021, 26% of banking customers say they want to avoid face-to-face banking entirely going forwards – suggesting that demand is growing for a seamless, out of branch, localised solution.

The lessened rollout could be primarily due to the nature of security required to allow SSI to be successful – but with exciting new technologies being rolled out, including the revolutionary SwiftKiosk by KIS Global, long queues in the bank or waiting by the letterbox for a new driving licence could soon be a thing of the past.

The benefits of using self service issuance technologies

SSI solutions are increasingly coveted by consumers, and often customer satisfaction depends on speed and convenience of service. According to a Vanilla Forums research paper, 77% of respondents said that they view organisations more positively if they offer self-service options for customers looking for support.

There are a range of advantages that businesses implementing self service issuance technologies are experiencing; perhaps the most obvious benefit is that the technology allows customers to obtain their documents and cards quickly and easily, eliminating the need for a visit to a government office or other administrative location.

Waiting at the bank for a new card to be issued could soon be a thing of the past

Additionally, it can save organisations and government agencies time and money by allowing them to process applications and issue documents more efficiently – tending to be more cost-effective too, since the process doesn’t require the involvement of human employees. Consumers are agreeable to this reduction in human interaction too; 84% say that they try to solve support issues on their own before they contact customer support (Vanilla Forums). SSI can help to improve customer service by providing a more convenient and faster way for customers to obtain the documents they need.

It’s also important not to overlook the possibilities for smaller institutions (such as single branch banks), where SSI technologies could revolutionise their way of working. Whether they’re planning to automate card issuance and reduce manpower, currently have difficulty delivering cards to cardholders or would like to create remote pickup points to facilitate card pickup, these new solutions could have a huge impact on profitability, customer acquisition and efficiency.

How could the SwiftKiosk solution work for you?

When it comes to Financial Institutes and Governments looking to deliver their card solution to the mass market & country wide, making this accessible, user friendly and remotely monitored are some of the pain points they are looking to address for their customers and citizens.

The SwiftKiosk can be installed at almost any location, whether at public libraries or shopping centres, leading to unrivalled ease of access for those requiring ID or bank cards.

The SwiftKiosk could be deployed anywhere; malls, libraries, government buildings and more.

A combination of world-leading technologies provides you with the exact components needed to capture data and issue cards using the latest world leading Retransfer Printer

Security is assured with advanced features such as CCTV cameras and a range of biometric options, including facial recognition, fingerprint, ID card and passport, as well as a Signature Pen, Encryption PIN Pad with DES / 3DES / MAC Support – all backed by a powerful built-in PC.

Additionally, quality printing is guaranteed with over the edge colour and mono, 600dpi outstanding quality print, and a stunning range of innovations, including in-line magnetic card stripe and contact/contactless encoding.

The SwiftKiosk packs a punch with a huge collection of features, customisable to suit budget and requirements.

Self service issuance technologies such as the SwiftKiosk are shaking up the consumer market, and for good reason. These technologies offer numerous benefits, and whether issuing identity documents or financial cards, the appeal to customers can’t be understated.

KIS Global is proud to offer the SwiftKiosk, one of the most secure, advanced and user-friendly disruptors in the industry. If you’re looking for a way to improve your customer experience and drive sales, get in touch with us today to learn more about how this technology can benefit your business.

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KIS Global GmbH is part of a multibillion-dollar organisation with over $7bn turnover and 7,000 employees globally. KIS Global’s vision and mission statement is to revolutionise its industry by introducing its SMART™ business methodology. With more than 100 years’ combined experience, it believes that it is the driving force of the industry.

KIS Global provides leading business identity management solutions supported by quality Japanese engineering, many years of industry experience and a knowledgeable team of industry experts.

The company prides itself on working with partners and creating strong alliance networks to drive mutual business growth and a supply of high-quality products that empower the success of businesses through providing solutions to increase productivity, efficiency and security.

For 22 years Seamless has been a meeting place for the brightest and most innovative minds across the payments, fintech, banking, retail, e-commerce, cards and identity industries.

The event features a global 2-day conference with over 300 speakers covering the latest trends, market disruptors and technologies shaping the payments, fintech, retail and e-commerce world. Alongside this, you can visit a free-to-attend multi-brand exhibition hosting hundreds of international exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge solutions and featuring the most innovative start-ups across the region.

Why not visit our stand in the Exhibition Hall? We’ll be showcasing the latest innovations in Government to Citizen eID technology.