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HID Global

HID Global is the trusted leader in products, services, solutions, and know-how related to the creation, management and use of secure identities.
611 Center Ridge Dr
Austin, TX 78753
512-776-9000
800-237-7769
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Product Summary

Largest manufacturer of contactless access control readers and cards for the security industry.

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HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Our solutions connect things that can be identified, verified and tracked digitally. We work with governments, hospitals, educational and financial institutions, and industrial businesses. HID Global® is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand headquartered in Austin, TX, has over 4,000 employees and international offices supporting more than 100 countries.

YouTube Videos

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Aug. 3, 2026
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Aug. 3, 2026
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Aug. 3, 2026

Products

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HID Amico biometric facial recognition readers are now available in North America in 3.5-inch and 7-inch touchscreen models.
HID has introduced its Amico biometric facial recognition readers across North America, bringing multi-modal biometric access control to a broader range of organizations including...
July 16, 2026
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ISC West Booth: 9053. The turnkey offering combines advanced printing, personalization and layered physical and digital security features for ID issuance programs.
March 16, 2026
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HID is showcasing new healthcare security technologies at HIMSS26, including a cloud-based visitor management solution designed to integrate with EHR systems and improve hospital...
March 6, 2026
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GSX 2025 Booth 1445: A secure, all-in-one solution for passwordless access to both business applications and physical spaces.
Sept. 8, 2025
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For organizations looking for seamless and secure authentication using a single credential across physical and digital environments.
April 2, 2025
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ISC West 2025 Booth 8053: The latest Signo models provide options to meet varying climate condition, aesthetic and budget demands.
March 10, 2025
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Enhanced features include increased card throughput and more vivid colors.
Sept. 20, 2024
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GSX 2024 Booth #1241
Aug. 19, 2024
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Combines access control technologies, elevator control, building automation, IoT applications, and third-party solutions
July 2, 2024
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Empowers customers and partners to build a wider range of authentication and verification solutions for several use cases
May 28, 2024

Press Releases

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Participants in NCSSD’s Foundations of School Security Leadership program receive training designed to strengthen prevention, preparedness, response and recovery efforts across K–12 campuses.
HID is expanding access to K–12 security training by funding 1,000 scholarships for NCSSD’s Foundations of School Security Leadership Certificate course.
Dec. 10, 2025
HID’s TX-RAMP certification clears the way for Texas public sector entities to adopt its cloud-based PKIaaS platform for secure digital certificate management.
HID has received TX-RAMP certification for its PKIaaS solution, clearing the way for Texas public sector entities to procure automated, cloud-based certificate management services...
Nov. 21, 2025
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The agreement adds IDmelon’s FIDO-based passwordless authentication platform and hardware to HID’s expanding identity and access management portfolio.
Oct. 15, 2025
HID Showcases Next-Generation Identity and Access Solutions at GSX 2025
Visitors to Booth 1445 will see mobile access technology, passwordless authentication, and an expanded portfolio of high-definition card printers and cloud-based issuance platforms...
Sept. 29, 2025
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HID has acquired Intelligent Observation to expand its healthcare RTLS portfolio and support infection prevention through hand hygiene compliance technology.
Aug. 13, 2025
HID Debuts FIDO Credentials for Stronger Enterprise Authentication
The expanded portfolio delivers phishing-resistant authentication with enterprise-grade lifecycle management.
Aug. 5, 2025
Oldest Racecourse in the World Adopts Latest NFC Ticketing Technology and Digital Wallets
Leveraging HID’s Event Management Platform (EMP) and Janam’s rugged XT3 handheld scanners, the organization has transformed its guest admissions process at Chester Racecourse....
July 22, 2025
HID grows smart ticketing portfolio with Calmell Group acquisition
Calmell will be part of HID’s Identification Technologies Business Area as part of its Events and Mobility Solutions Business Unit led by Cesare Paciello.
July 10, 2025
The BG100 Speedgate features integrated facial recognition technology designed to streamline airport security and boarding processes with a touchless, secure experience.
The BG100 Speedgate, a self-boarding biometric solution developed by HID and ASSA ABLOY, has received a 2025 Red Dot Award for its innovative design and seamless integration of...
July 9, 2025
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The platform brings real-time logic processing to the edge—reducing latency, increasing availability, and enhancing system redundancy.
April 2, 2025

Videos

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Enterprises and campuses are investing in mobile-enabled technologies that not only provide convenience to employees or students but also provide an extra layer of security.
Sept. 12, 2023
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Why mobile access is finally going mainstream
March 25, 2022

Podcasts

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ASIS 2009 day 1 report by SecurityInfoWatch.com editor Geoff Kohl looks at news from the tradeshow floor, including spotlights on FLIR, Sanyo, Sony, Vicon, Verint, HID, GE Security...
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In Episode 8 of SIW Radio, we look at the security issues of smart cards, RFID tags, the new ePassports, Mastercard's PayPass, Visa contactless payment cards and smart cards -...
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SecurityInfoWatch.com editor Geoff Kohl speaks with business continuity and disaster planning consultants (and regular SIW contributors) Tom Abruzzo and William Comtois about ...

Resources

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The global market for card-based electronic access control (EAC) is projected to reach $10.1 billion by 2020 according to Global Industry Analysts.
Oct. 18, 2017
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Data privacy, user convenience and flexibility drive the adoption of new PACS solutions
July 27, 2017
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Despite technology advances, many organizations continue use outdated, less secure methodologies
March 9, 2017
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How to better align information security and safety in hospital environments
Nov. 23, 2016
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Organizations looking to implement a new or upgraded system need to consider a number of factors
Oct. 21, 2016
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Mobile devices offer unparalleled ways to broaden your door access options
Oct. 12, 2016
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A look at what organizations need to consider when deploying a mobile access solution
Sept. 28, 2016
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Merging security and convenience with smart devices
Sept. 21, 2016
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Innovative ultra-high frequency (UHF) technology is offering organizations new options for tracking and access control
Sept. 19, 2016
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How universities can maximize the value of a more complete access control and identity management solution
Aug. 17, 2016

Blogs

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Unlocking doors using NFC phones at an HID Global event during ISC West 2012
Why I'm buying into the near field communications (NFC) technology push for door access control
March 30, 2012
The BICSI show kicks off in Orlando with education
Feb. 13, 2012
"Chart Your Course to Profit" was the theme of this year's International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) annual conference recently held in San Diego,...
May 3, 2011
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I never promised to be a great photographer, especially with this ancient point-and-shoot, but let me take you on a partial tour of ISC West 2011 that gives you brief glimpses...
April 7, 2011
Digital Monitoring Products’ (DMP) Dealer Forum, held at the Embassy Suites, 4315 Swenson St., Las Vegas, asked some serious questions of the 70+ dealers that attended. The forum...
April 6, 2011
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You can track all of our coverage of ASIS 2010 on our dedicated ASIS tradeshow page, but here's a quick gallery of images I captured on my camera today to paint a little picture...
Oct. 13, 2010
Early bird registration for the Security Industry Association’s Government Summit in Washington, D.C. expires on May 1. If you make your plans on or before that date you will ...
April 30, 2010
From end-users to dealers, distributors to integrators, ASIS 2008, Atlanta, was already under way Sunday afternoon as many scrambled in finishing the setup of their booths. HID...
Sept. 16, 2008
I received an email this morning that was written by the hazardous materials coordinator for a large Southeastern city's fire department. Here's his note:"We have received information...
Sept. 4, 2008
It's Monday and the Cygnus Security Group (SecurityInfoWatch.com, Security Technology & Design magazine, Security Dealer magazine, Locksmith Ledger magazine) is back at the offices...
April 2, 2007

News

A new study from the FIDO Alliance and HID found that many organizations continue to experience identity-related security incidents despite high confidence in their ability to manage employee access and authentication.
A survey of 500 IT and cybersecurity leaders found widespread confidence in identity management practices despite persistent access revocation failures and security incidents....
June 15, 2026
HID’s Crescendo authenticator enables Enterprise Attestation to verify device provenance during secure passkey enrollment.
HID introduces Enterprise Attestation to verify company-issued devices during passkey registration, strengthening authenticator trust without impacting user experience.
May 5, 2026
HID's new report draws on insights from more than 300 IT leaders across the United States and Europe on how organizations are adapting certificate management and trust strategies.
HID's study finds IT leaders accelerating PKI automation and cloud adoption while preparing for AI-driven identity demands and post-quantum risks.
March 31, 2026
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Ensure Safe, Seamless Access to Your Facilities & Systems
ISC West 2026 will serve as the backdrop for HID to demonstrate a range of technologies designed to integrate physical access, digital authentication and identity verification...
March 20, 2026
HID’s 2026 State of Security and Identity Report highlights seven trends reshaping identity management, access control and trust across converged physical and digital environments.
HID’s 2026 State of Security and Identity Report outlines seven trends reshaping identity management strategy as organizations balance convergence, protection and user choice....
Feb. 20, 2026
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Acquisition broadens company’s footprint in Asia, extends portfolio of active and passive RAIN RFID UHF tags and IoT components
Aug. 18, 2021
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Björn Lidefelt has been named president and CEO of HID Global.
Former CCO at ASSA ABLOY tapped as company’s new chief exec
Jan. 27, 2020
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Company partners with FiRa Consortium to showcase seamless access control using UWB
Jan. 7, 2020
HID Global has acquired HydrantID, a provider of public key infrastructure (PKI) as-a-service solutions to wide range of vertical markets.
PKI-as-a-service provider to complement company’s IdenTrust business
Sept. 24, 2019
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HID Global's technology answers the need for secure mobile access
March 3, 2015

Articles

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An evolving workforce and proptech are two of the top driving factors when it comes to digital IDs and Identity-as-a-Service
HID Global's Sanjit Bardhan says an evolving workforce and proptech are two of the top driving factors when it comes to digital IDs and Identity-as-a-Service
July 11, 2023
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Commercial Real Estate (CRE) customers can leverage cloud-based and physical access control to modernize the buildings they own or lease.
Commercial Real Estate (CRE) customers can leverage cloud-based and physical access control to modernize the buildings they own or lease
Nov. 11, 2022
Jon Polly is the Chief Solutions Officer for ProTecht Solutions Partners www.protechtsolutionspartners.com, a security consulting company focused on smart city surveillance. Connect with him on linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jonpolly.
Demand by college campuses, organizations looking to hire and retain top talent, and building property managers indicate the future is a mobile credential
June 10, 2022
Jon Polly is the Chief Solutions Officer for ProTecht Solutions Partners www.protechtsolutionspartners.com, a security consulting company focused on smart city surveillance. Connect with him on linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jonpolly.
UWB continues to make strides and is finding more and more applications in security-related areas
April 8, 2022
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Chromebooks have enabled millions of people to continue working remotely through mandatory office closures and employee relocations during the pandemic, however; many of these devices are now slowly being brought into the physical office and must fit in with a Zero Trust security model in which devices need to be authenticated and authorized before providing access to enterprise resources.
A look at how organizations can automate certificate enrollment as millions of devices return to ‘Zero Trust’ environments
Aug. 23, 2021
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Today’s new category of card personalization solutions dramatically alters the printer selection process in both emerging and traditional markets.
Integrators who understand best practices for deploying each type of inkjet printer technology can bring high-value capabilities to a broader set of customers
April 6, 2021
The OSDP Product verification process has already been completed for three products from Wavelynx; three from Farpointe Data; and one from Cypress Integration. Products from Allegion, HID Global, Deister Electronics and Third Millennium are deep into the verification process.
Updated version of the access control spec and growing list of verified products pave the way for widespread adoption
Jan. 15, 2021
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Utah-based integrator leverages its technology expertise while avoiding a COVID curveball to deliver the top security project of 2020
Nov. 10, 2020
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A variety of widely adopted access control and other trusted identity technologies will play a key role in facilitating these measures and best practices for safe re-openings.
Proactive measures and best practices will help normalize organizational operations during the global pandemic
July 7, 2020
HID expects the Signo reader will create a new industry benchmark for adaptability, interoperability and security for years to come in the access control market
Company expects the Signo reader will create a new industry benchmark for adaptability, interoperability and security
March 24, 2020

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HID will continue to support the printer and its consumables for three years post-EOL, ensuring service until at least March 31, 2028.
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The partnership enables access to External Authentication Methods in Microsoft Entra ID with physical access cards as part of the HID Authentication Platform integration.
Oct. 15, 2024
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Baiduri Bank integrated HID Approve powered by the Authentication Platform across its consumer and corporate banking platforms.
Aug. 15, 2024
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The addition of Sewio expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing.
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Inner Range users can now add HID mobile credentials in wallet, allowing secure and easy access.
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Through this integration, HID aims to redefine the banking authentication experience, offering customers enhanced security without compromising the user experience.
May 17, 2024
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Smart Spaces and Cohesion partner with HID to provide convenient, secure access using Android devices.
April 15, 2024
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This reimagined reader core is the successor to HID’s flagship iCLASS SE Reader Module line.
April 15, 2024
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The 2024 State of Security Report delves into the underlying concerns driving upcoming innovations and the technologies that underpin them.
March 20, 2024