PLAID: lightweight authentication protocol

PLAID: lightweight authentication protocol

Centrelink, an agency of the Australian government, has developed an authentication protocol for computer systems and physical access control. It is more secure than current door-entry card protocols and much faster to use than a PKI-based card.

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Strategy objectives
Focus: concentrate resources on fewer markets and offerings
Service quality: creating a clear and differentiated value proposition
Cost efficiency: driving cost efficiency across operations
Restructuring: simplify organisational structure
Strategy execution
Focus: concentrate resources on fewer markets and offerings
Service quality: creating a clear and differentiated value proposition
Cost efficiency: driving cost efficiency across operations
Simplify organisational structure
Future outlook
Financial analysis
Group analysis
Segment analysis






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Table 1: Unisys key financial indicators
Table 2: Unisys segment analysis






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Figure 1: Unisys organisational structure