New Joint Report Published

The TENSOR project, together with FLEXI-cross, ODYSSEUS, and TENACITy, is proud to announce the publication of a joint white paper titled:
“Strengthening Security Through EU-funded Research & Innovation: Advancing Border and Forensic Capabilities.”

This document consolidates insights from four EU-funded projects working at the intersection of border management, travel security, forensic innovation, and law enforcement intelligence support. It outlines:

• Common challenges encountered in technical and operational implementations,

• Lessons learned from research and piloting activities,

• Gaps and opportunities to guide future innovation and policy development.

The white paper serves as a roadmap for policymakers, security practitioners, industry stakeholders, and technology experts, with the aim of fostering a more secure, intelligent, and collaborative approach to European border management and law enforcement.

Abstract:

This document presents key insights from four EU-funded projects—FLEXI-cross, TENSOR, ODYSSEUS, and TENACITy—working on border management, travel security, and law enforcement intelligence  support. It highlights common challenges, lessons learned, and gaps identified across technical and operational implementations.
This joint report serves as a roadmap for policymakers, security practitioners, industry stakeholders, and technology experts, fostering a more secure and intelligent approach to border management and law
enforcement.

Authors:

FLEXI-cross Authors

Giuseppe Vella – Engineering Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A. (ENG)
Marco Paleari – Engineering Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A. (ENG)
Maria Giuseppa Guella – Engineering Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A. (ENG)
Chrostos Bolakis – Kentro Meleton Asfaleias (KEMEA)
Thomas Azrak – Ebos Technologies Limited– (EBOS)

TENSOR Authors
Eleni Veroni – Netcompany S.A.
Spyridon Evangelatos – Netcompany S.A.
Apostolos Apostolaras – Centre for Research and Technology, Hellas (CERTH)
Katerina Kyriakou – Centre for Research and Technology, Hellas (CERTH)
Thanasis Korakis – Centre for Research and Technology, Hellas (CERTH)
Patrik Gonçalves – Central Office for Information Technology in the Security Sector (ZITiS)
Tabea Rosenkranz – Central Office for Information Technology in the Security Sector (ZITiS)
Claudia Mertinger – Fsas Technologies GmbH

ODYSSEUS Authors
Monica Florea – Software Imagination & Vision Romania (SIM)
Dana Oniga– Software Imagination & Vision Romania (SIM)
Diana Antonescu – Software Imagination & Vision Romania (SIM)
Dimitris Kassimis – TELESTO TECHNOLOGIES PLIROFORIKIS KAI EPIKOINONION EPE (TEL)
Martin David – THALES DIS CZECH REPUBLIC SRO (THALES)
Harry Kellett – RAPISCAN SYSTEMS LIMITED (RAPI)

TENACITy Authors
Chrysostomos Antoniou – European Dynamics Luxembourg SA (ED)
Christiana Aposkiti – Kentro Meleton Asfaleias (KEMEA)
Mirela Rosgova – Kentro Meleton Asfaleias (KEMEA)
Deborah Manzi – Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore (UCSC-TC)
Celia Calus – Nutcracker Research Malta Ltd (NMT)
Rodoula Makri – Institute Of Communication & Computer Systems (ICCS)

Credits
Design by Netcompany S.A.

👉 Read the full publication here.