09/10/2008 (Agence Europe) - On 6 October, the Thales group inaugurated its first European centre dedicated to security solutions in the presence of Jacques Barrot, Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for justice, freedom and security. Located at its new site in Vélizy le Bois, where nearly 2 000 engineers and experts work, the Thales laboratory will above all deal with large-scale urban security systems, secure ID document production and management, protection of energy production and transport infrastructure, airport security, intelligent overland transportation management, and cyber-protection. (B.C./transl.jl)