Buyout of Vision-Box would hand Amadeus key piece of travel process puzzle

Attracted by its border control services, Amadeus IT says it is buying Vision-Box for €320 million (US$347.6 million). The buyout is expected to be complete before July.

Vision-Box’s face biometrics hardware and software will enable digital services company Amadeus to perform “end-to-end seamless” identity services from travel booking to border control and boarding, according to the announcement.

Perhaps as important, company executives say their systems and services will integrate with disparate airports, border agencies and airlines.

Decius Valmorbida, President …

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