EU sues IBM, Atos and Leonardo over smart border delays
In short
The EU has sued IBM, Atos and Leonardo over Europe's smart border system.
The case is linked to delays, higher costs and technical problems, including fingerprint failures and airport queues.
What the reporting says
The EU sued IBM, Atos and Leonardo over delays, rising costs and technical problems in Europe's smart border system. The case was tied to fingerprint failures and airport queues, according to the brief. The dispute centers on a troubled border technology project that has faced implementation issues and higher costs for the bloc.
Why it matters
The reported lawsuit involves the EU and three companies — IBM, Atos and Leonardo — over Europe's smart border system. The brief says the system has suffered delays, rising costs and technical problems, including fingerprint failures and airport queues.