Paragon ID launches OMEA ID

a new brand dedicated to connected and interoperable mobility

Paragon ID, a specialist in smart identification solutions and a major supplier to the public transport sector, announces the creation of OMEA ID (Open Mobility Ecosystems & Applications ID).

This new brand unites Paragon ID’s Open Ticketing offer and the expertise of its subsidiaries, airweb (France) and UrbanThings (United Kingdom), to deliver a comprehensive ecosystem covering ticketing, digital services, and passenger information.

An integrated player in physical and digital mobility

Paragon ID has long been recognised as a trusted partner for transport networks in Europe and beyond.

Following the launch of its Open Ticketing offer – already deployed across fifteen networks in France – the company strengthened its capabilities through two strategic acquisitions:

airweb (2018) – a pioneer in SaaS solutions for passenger information and ticket distribution. Airweb designs and operates innovative digital solutions for more than 100 transport networks in France and internationally. Renowned for its expertise in ticketing and MaaS (Mobility as a Service) interoperability, the company has become a leading name in the digitalisation of mobility services.
UrbanThings (2022) – a British specialist in MaaS and real-time passenger information. UrbanThings provides transport technology solutions that enable cities, local authorities, and operators to promote the use of shared transport.

The creation of OMEA ID symbolises the convergence of the expertise of Paragon ID’s Open Ticketing platform, UrbanThings and airweb into a single, international offer focused on connected mobility.

A new brand embodying flexibility and interoperability

The chameleon symbol used in the OMEA ID logo is inherited from the Open Ticketing offer and reflects the brand’s DNA: adaptability and modularity.

OMEA ID’s solutions address today’s key challenges for transport authorities and operators:

Greater interoperability between ticketing, digital, and passenger information systems.
Faster deployment thanks to proven technological components.
Optimised data access for improved network management.
Enhanced passenger experience – contactless, smartphone, or paper ticket validation; simplified journeys; easier intermodality; and better accessibility.

A seamless transition for customers

Existing clients of airweb, UrbanThings, and Open Ticketing will enjoy guaranteed service continuity while benefiting from the organisational and technological synergies created by OMEA ID.

Christophe Peix, Transport & Smart Cities Business Unit Director at Paragon ID, said:
“With OMEA ID, we are taking a decisive step forward. We are bringing together three complementary areas of expertise to offer operators and local authorities a single solution capable of connecting and simplifying everyday mobility.”

John Rogers, CEO of Paragon ID, commented:
“The creation of OMEA ID reflects our ambition to support the transformation of mobility worldwide. This new brand embodies innovation, adaptability, and openness, with a clear goal: to make every journey simpler and more accessible for all.”

About OMEA ID

OMEA ID (Open Mobility Ecosystems & Applications ID) is Paragon ID’s brand dedicated to connected mobility.

It brings together the expertise of Paragon ID, airweb, and UrbanThings to offer a complete ecosystem covering physical and digital ticketing, mobility applications, and passenger information solutions.

OMEA ID’s solutions are flexible, interoperable, and scalable, helping operators and authorities transform their networks towards more fluid, accessible, and sustainable mobility.