On December 11, 2024, the BAG-INTEL Project Coordinator presented the project work at the webinar on New Solutions in Border Management, which brought together project experts working on cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance border management processes. Coordinated by SIMAVI, the webinar highlighted significant advancements achieved by ODYSSEUS, and its sister projects, including BAG-INTEL, I-SEAMORE, and FLEXI-Cross.
The event offered participants a deep dive into the latest innovations revolutionizing border security and customs operations. Experts presented groundbreaking tools and methodologies, showcasing how these advancements address critical challenges in border management.
During the session dedicated to BAG-INTEL, the BAG-INTEL Project Coordinator, Henrik Legind Larsen (Legind Technologies A/S), talked about the project’s potential to transform customs operations, explaining how the BAG-INTEL solution is set to optimize the customs control of incoming passenger baggage, improving efficiency and addressing technical challenges in the process. The audience actively engaged in the post-presentation discussion, asking several questions to learn more about the technical details and practical applications of the BAG-INTEL solution.
Other presentations included:
- ODYSSEUS: A unifying platform that enables seamless, fully non-stop border crossing in a highly secure manner, delivered by Iacob Crucianu (SIMAVI).
- FLEXICROSS: Biometrics on the move, a toolkit to enhance Border Authorities’ interoperability, presented by Giuseppe Vella (Engineering Informatica S.P.A).
- I-SEAMORE: New technologies in maritime surveillance, presented by Ricard Munne Caldes (EVIDEN).
The webinar exemplified the collaborative spirit and technological excellence driving the future of European border management. Stay tuned for more updates on how BAG-INTEL and its sister projects continue to contribute to smarter and more efficient border management processes.