Airports: EU sues IBM and partners over faulty entry system
In the summer, the faulty entry control system caused queues at airports across Europe. Now the EU has sued the corporate consortium.
The EU has sued IBM and two European companies, Atos and Leonardo, over delays in developing a new intelligent border control system. The system, which was initially set to launch in 2022 but finally went live this year, has been plagued by technical issues, including faulty fingerprint scanners that caused long queues at airports.
The EU's agency, EU-Lisa, claims that the consortium missed deadlines and disputed warnings and fines. The system requires non-Schengen travelers to scan their fingerprints and photos upon first entry to help identify individuals who have overstayed their visas or are wanted by authorities.
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