First live implementation of digital credentials in Switzerland by the city of Zug with Procivis technology

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Procivis: First live implementation of digital credentials in Switzerland by the city of Zug with Procivis technology

Zurich, 17 September 2024 – Since September 2024, the city of Zug has become the first authority in Switzerland to issue digital credentials  in a productive environment. Thereby, Zug is already implementing digital credentials, which are planned to be introduced at the federal level in Switzerland's E-ID ecosystem by 2026. The Zug eGovernment platform, eZug, now integrates the Procivis One software solution for  securely issuing, managing, and verifying  digital credentials. The advantage of this solution is that users can benefit from verifiable digital credentials without the need to install an additional app on their smartphones. The application is designed to be future-proof, ensuring interoperability with the federal identity wallet that is scheduled to be introduced in 2026. 

First live implementation of digital credentials by an authority in the private sector

As the first use case, the city of Zug is issuing a digital employee certificate to over 500 teachers. This digital credential is presented via the eZug-App and entitles the teachers to a discount at selected stationery stores in Zug. This solution replaces the physical card and the annual effort of attaching validity stickers. It makes the purchasing process more efficient and can be easily integrated into the sales process of the stationery stores. Further use cases are planned. For example, the digital issuance and verification of permits for market stalls are being evaluated, which is expected to have positive effects on the processes of both the city and the market stall operators.

"The city of Zug can use this solution to make administrative processes more efficient while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Moreover, we are further promoting digitization in the city of Zug and supporting innovative approaches," says Nicolas Lemaitre, Project Lead for Smart City at the city of Zug.

"We are proud to work with the city of Zug to integrate our flexible software solution, Procivis One, for decentralized digital identities and credentials into the existing eZug-App. Thereby we  enable the efficient and secure issuance, verification, and processing of digital credentials," says Désirée Heutschi, Co-CEO of Procivis.

About Procivis One

Procivis One is a comprehensive software solution for authorities and businesses seeking to benefit from decentralized digital credentials. The modular solution enables secure, user-friendly, and efficient integration of digital identities and credentials into any processes and IT systems.

Key features of Procivis One

• Data protection: Procivis One meets high data protection standards with its privacy-focused, data-minimizing architecture, adhering to the principles of privacy by design for identity systems.
   
• Operation and control: Procivis One can be installed and operated anywhere, with full control over the solution components always remaining with the respective operator.
   
• Ready for deployment: Procivis One meets all the requirements for productive use by authorities and companies, including support and long-term development assurance.
   
• Flexible: The Procivis One architecture supports various protocols, is expandable, and complies with national and international regulations, such as the Swiss E-ID draft law, the updated eIDAS regulation, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requirements.
   
• High performance: Procivis One is highly scalable, suitable for millions of users and their digital identities and credentials.
   
• End-to-end: Procivis One includes all necessary modules for e-ID or other credential systems, including the issuance, management, and verification of digital credentials. It can also be deployed modularly.

About Procivis

Procivis AG is a leading Swiss technology provider for digital identities, having launched the pioneering Procivis One software solution for decentralized digital identities and verifiable digital credentials in 2023. Since 2021, Procivis AG has been an independent subsidiary of Orell Füssli AG, a pioneer in security and education.

Procivis positions itself as a leading solutions provider for decentralized digital identities and credentials in Switzerland, Europe, and the U.S., offering solutions for eIDAS 2.0, the Swiss E-ID ecosystem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security requirements, and more.

Contact

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