Thales has been named Company of the Year 2025 in Automated Border Control by Frost & Sullivan, recognizing its ability to deliver secure, efficient, and traveller-friendly solutions. With passenger numbers rising, new regulations like the European Entry Exit System (EES), and evolving security challenges, Thales provides systems that balance safety and convenience. Frost & Sullivan highlighted the company’s comprehensive expertise, modular and sustainable designs, and use of advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence.
At the core of Thales’s approach is enhancing the traveller experience. Automated border crossing can now take under 15 seconds: passengers present their passport, a brief biometric scan confirms their identity, and they move through the gate seamlessly. This seamless border-crossing experience is enabled by a combination of advanced technologies. Thales integrates cybersecurity at every stage, ensuring data protection, privacy by default, and secure role-based access. Its AI-powered multimodal biometrics—covering face, fingerprint, and iris recognition with liveness detection—provide fast, accurate identity verification, while modular eGates can be adapted to any airport or border environment.
Complementing these features are digital identity solutions aligned with international standards and sustainable engineering practices. The systems use lightweight, recycled materials and designs built for longevity, delivering reliable performance while minimizing environmental impact. Together, these technologies ensure that border control is secure, efficient, and future-ready.
Thales’s global footprint reinforces its leadership in border security, with deployments spanning Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and North America. Notable projects include hundreds of eGates and self-service kiosks in countries such as France, Spain, and Belgium. These systems benefit citizens with shorter wait times and smoother journeys, help governments ensure regulatory compliance and resilience, and support airports in improving efficiency and passenger satisfaction.
Emmanuel Wang, Border & Travel Director at Thales, said “We are proud to receive this recognition from Frost & Sullivan. Security and passenger experience go hand in hand. Across countries from France to India, our border control solutions enable millions of travellers to cross borders quickly, safely, and confidently. This award reflects the dedication of our teams and our commitment to shaping the future of secure, seamless travel worldwide.”
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies across Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its innovative solutions address key challenges in sovereignty, security, sustainability, and inclusion. The Group invests over €4 billion annually in research and development, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, and cloud solutions for critical environments. With more than 83,000 employees across 68 countries, Thales reported €20.6 billion in sales in 2024, delivering cutting-edge solutions that support governments, businesses, and citizens worldwide.
