Specifically aimed at government and financial markets, the agreement will leverage HDP's superiority in printing on technology cards with Optaglio's optically variable microstructure (OVM) technology.

"The combination of Fargo's high definition printing technology and Optaglio's e-direct holography will produce one of the most formidable solutions possible for those who desire ultra-high security in their national ID card programs," says Alan Fontanella, vice president of product marketing for Fargo "It's an ideal pairing of solutions designed to protect governmental organizations from the risk of counterfeiting and identification fraud"

"We are delighted to join forces with Fargo in supplying cutting edge security solutions to national ID customers worldwide, says Jamie Willis, managing director of Optaglio Limited "We have high hopes for the future of this partnership, and believe that our customers will very much benefit from Fargo and Optaglio combining our unique capabilities to meet the need for more secure ID documents"