Office Depot, Inc. Creates Alliance to Offer Identification and Background Check Services

August 6, 2019

Collaborates with Telos ID to Support Government Programs and Commercial Clients

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Aug. 6, 2019 — Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading B2B integrated distribution company providing business services and supplies, products and technology solutions, today announced an alliance with Telos® Identity Management Solutions, LLC (Telos ID) to offer identification verification and background check services to help support government programs and commercial clients across the country.

Services offered through this alliance include identity verification, secure fingerprinting, photos, and other identity-based services at kiosks within the store to support Office Depot’s government and commercial clients, as well as individuals who require these services. Office Depot has completed an initial rollout of these services to over 200 of its store locations across the nation, with plans to grow to over 500 locations by 2020.

“Office Depot is proud to partner with Telos ID to offer convenient access to critical services at select retail locations across the country,” said Kevin Moffitt, chief retail officer for Office Depot, Inc. “Our nationwide network of retail locations and convenient hours of operation are ideal for individuals that require access to citizen services. Plus, these services align nicely with our continued focus on expanding both business and consumer service offerings at our retail stores.”

Telos ID is among the world’s leading providers of identity management and access solutions, certified by the FBI. The company has provided mission-critical biometric, identity and credentialing solutions and services supporting civil, homeland security, defense, law enforcement and commercial aviation customers.

“We’re delighted to partner with Office Depot, combining their expertise and nationwide retail footprint with Telos ID’s technology and infrastructure, a powerful combination to help support citizen services programs across the nation,” said Mark Griffin, president and general manager of Telos ID.

To learn more about Office Depot, please visit officedepot.com.