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Datacard Group Introduces Revolutionary New Tamper Evident Security Laminate
Unique die-cut design of Datacard® DuraGard® Optigram® TE™ laminate protects against counterfeiting and alteration of secure ID documents.

Minneapolis, MN — May 12, 2008 — , Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, today announced the release of its latest secure supplies product, the Datacard® DuraGard® Optigram® TE™ security laminate, available with Level I, II, and III custom security design elements.
Fraud is a constant concern in the secure ID industry, which is why developers of secure supplies are working continuously to offer improvements. The Optigram TE laminate is just such an improvement. Its innovative concentric die-cut design is virtually impossible to remove in one piece. It is designed to leave behind pieces of the laminate over sensitive areas of the ID. Attempted removal or alteration of those remnants will damage the security laminate, leaving behind obvious tamper evidence to even the most casual observer. The design of the laminate also makes its re-application prohibitive because the security laminate will not remain intact if removed.
The Optigram TE laminate also sets the industry standard in toughness that has long made DuraGard laminates synonymous with durability. It exceeds ISO 7810 and 10373 performance requirements, offers optimal abrasion and moisture resistance and provides the industry’s only virtual edge-to-edge coverage.
Datacard Group’s Head of Supplies Marketing and Product Management Carla Boria said, “Our recommendation to government agencies has always been to use a combination of security elements to provide the highest possible protection against counterfeiting and alterations. The Optigram TE laminate offers another powerful option in this multi-layered approach.”
Datacard Group offers the world’s best-selling secure ID and card personalization solutions. The company’s portfolio includes systems for high-volume card issuance, card delivery and fulfillment, secure ID issuance and passport production, plus extensive service and supply offerings. Datacard Group serves customers in more than 120 countries.