AST Digital Magazine June 2016 | Page 19

Volume 5 June 2016 Edition for our operators,” said David Lindsay, Driver’s License Operations Director at the Colorado DMV. “The protection of our citizens’ identities is our utmost concern and with MIDS we have taken great strides in improving the security of the credentials we issue.” “Working with Colorado DMV, we held a Collaborative Design Forum to recreate the famous Rocky Mountains picture card background using the most sophisticated document security features for their new polycarbonate credential,” said Steve Steigmeyer, Vice-President of MIDS. “We believe that the benefit in using polycarbonate for Colorado’s credentials is twofold: a more secure form of identity in addition to an extended duration of the credential.” Quantum Tech Science Competes in AST Homeland Security Awards solution capable of using a single concealed sensor to detect and automatically classify potential threats on land, underground, in the air, and in the water. The technology comprises three custom components – a specialized sensor, a processing node, and state-of-the-art signal processing algorithms. Each is designed and built to work seamlessly as an integrated system delivering groundbreaking performance by exploiting the information-rich energy persistently propagating within the earth. The Quantum Technology Sciences Solution Provides Unparalleled Non-Line-of-Sight Intrusion Detection & Surveillance Quantum’s seismic-acoustic sensing technology safeguards highly valued assets, critical infrastructure, borders, and perimeters. Our solution increases operational efficiency, mitigates risk and strengthens the security posture of our customers. Founded in 1991, Quantum is the first security and surveillance company to maintain an awareness zone outside the hard perimeter where threats in the air, water and land are detected, tracked, and classified in real-time. The company has a rich history in security and surveillance of critical assets for national defense and prosperity. Quantum’s technology is the first and only security Quantasphere zone of awareness extends beyond the hard perimeter in all directions, irrespective of line-of-sight constraints. Increased Situational Awareness Vector’s innovative, patented ground sensor technology automatically delivers actionable time and space to facilitate proactive response for physical 19