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EU Sues IBM, Atos, and Leonardo Over Border System Delays

  • The European Union's border technology agency, EU-Lisa, has initiated a lawsuit against IBM, Atos, and Leonardo.
  • The lawsuit is due to delays in the delivery of the Entry/Exit System, causing financial issues and extended project costs.
  • Despite the delays, the system is fully operational across Europe.
  • The companies involved blame the delays on the impact of Covid-19.
  • The lawsuit was filed last year and the case is currently being processed in Estonia.

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