On 22 May, the official opening ceremony of the Centralized Monitoring Center and the launch of the CertScan system took place at the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia.
Within the framework of the CertScan project, the Technical Department and the Digital Project Management Department for Information Systems and Automated Technologies of G Solutions SNCO made a significant contribution to the implementation of the initiative, represented by their department heads, Galust Galstyan and Levon Nalbandyan.
The projects were implemented under the Export Control and Border Security (EXBS) Program in cooperation with S2Global, with the support of the U.S. Government and the U.S. Embassy in Armenia.
The ceremony was attended by Eduard Hakobyan, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia; David Allen, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia; Michael Maglothin, Director of International Programs at S2Global Inc.; as well as representatives and officials from the U.S. Embassy, the EXBS Program, the State Revenue Committee, G Solutions SNCO, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Security Service.
"The launch of the Center marks a significant milestone in the continuous modernization of Armenia’s customs administration and border security system, strengthening our operational and analytical capabilities," noted Eduard Hakobyan. He highly praised the long-standing and strong partnership with the EXBS Program, emphasizing that Armenia and the United States are writing a new chapter in their cooperation—one of strategic importance that supports Armenia’s transformation into a regional technological and logistics hub.
David Allen also highlighted the importance of the initiative, officially handing over the CertScan technology to the Committee during the ceremony. "This inspection platform will simplify and accelerate the cargo inspection process, reduce processing time, help prevent smuggling, and facilitate legitimate trade flows. We are committed to supporting the modernization of Armenia’s border security by providing world-class technologies and expert assistance," he stated.
Michael Maglothin expressed confidence that the CertScan system would effectively serve its purpose for many years. "Customs specialists operating the newly deployed platform have undergone comprehensive training and are fully prepared to support ongoing operational activities," he noted.
The newly deployed CertScan system consolidates X-ray scanning images from border crossing points and customs terminals of the State Revenue Committee into a single centralized platform, enabling real-time monitoring and centralized analysis of X-ray images.
The implementation of the new platform will significantly enhance border security by improving the identification of potential risks and security threats.