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HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the FARGO HDP8500LE Industrial Card Laser Engraver, a new module in its FARGO Industrial Series for high-security state and government eID programmes and other applications requiring advanced visual security.  Leveraging the most versatile laser engraving technology in card identity systems, the high security HDP8500LE system permanently engraves a range of unalterable personalisation attributes into cards, maki...

The Genuine HID Operations Centre for North America will become the company’s largest facility in the region HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced the initiation of a comprehensive, multiyear project to establish a new North American centre of operations. The new Genuine HID Operations Centre will be located in Austin, Texas. The project will commence with breaking ground on construction of a new 200,000-square-foot facility in December o...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has integrated its EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management™ software with the Genetec® Synergis® line of access control systems.  The EasyLobby SVM™ software also brings advanced visitor management capabilities to Genetec’s Security Center offering, one of the industry’s most comprehensive unified security platforms for access control, video surveillance and license...

HID to address critical advances in the design and delivery of credentials for major government ID programs HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, will address the critical advances in the design and delivery of credentials for major government ID programs at the ID WORLD International Congress in Frankfurt, Germany from October 16th – 18th, 2012. Thomas Harenberg, vice president of sales for Government ID Solutions Middle East/Africa, is scheduled...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the strength of its breakthrough patented crack prevention technology for IC chip-enabled polycarbonate eID and e-passport credentials has been validated in the recent test conducted by Smithers Pira, the worldwide authority in the packaging, paper and print industry supply chains. In laboratory testing, 100% of cards created using HID Global’s crack prevention solution were found to be immune to premature agin...

NFC-enabled smartphones can allow employees to conveniently open doors with a mobile device HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, announced its completion of two pilot programs that validate how mobile access control using Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled smartphones can allow employees to conveniently open doors with a mobile device without compromising physical enterprise security. The pilots were conducted at the headquarters of Netflix, the wo...

ASSA ABLOY's Aperio complements access control systems at Security Essen 2012 ASSA ABLOY, global leader in door opening solutions will showcase their world-class Aperio wireless lock technology for complementing access control systems at the SECURITY exhibition Essen. With its wireless Aperio technology, ASSA ABLOY provides further proof of its leading global market position in the field of high-tech locking solutions. Aperio wirelessly integrates mechanical locks into new an...

HID to bring a panel of high profile participants to debate on corporate ID security in a mobile world HID Global’s end user event at Security Essen is set to become one of the most talked about side events of 2012 as the company brings together a strong panel of high profile participants to debate the on-trend question: Is your corporate ID secure in a mobile world? Vodafone’s Head of Corporate Security and Safety, Dr. Rolf Reinema joins the Group Security Cyber...

HID Global expands its iCLASS SE platform and adds architectural reader to the German market HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced it will showcase its comprehensive range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at Security Essen in Essen. As well as announcing additions to its award-winning iCLASS SE® platform that provides the highest level of security, privacy and portability, the company is launchi...

HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced its OMNIKEY® 5427CK Chip Card Interface Device and keyboard wedge reader, which eliminates complex software lifecycle management issues in the field by allowing integrators to design contactless solutions without having to install or maintain drivers. These contactless readers are commonly used for secure print authentication applications in printers and copiers, for SSO solutions, and for ac...

Interlogix will resell HID Global's EasyLobby SVM software HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has partnered with Interlogix to deliver integrated security solutions spanning intrusion detection, access control and visitor management. Interlogix, a leading provider of security and life safety solutions for both residential and commercial applications, will also resell HID Global’s EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management (SV...

The iCLASS SE platform also supports Seos digital keys from HID Global parent company ASSA ABLOY HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its new iCLASS® Seos™ card has been selected by the ASIS International organisation as a winner of the 2012 ASIS Accolades Security’s Best competition, which recognises the industry’s most innovative new technologies, products and services. Judges representing a cross-sector o...

EasyLobby is tightly integrated with over 40 of the most popular access control systems HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with RedCloud™, the industry's fastest growing provider of web-based, physical access control systems. The agreement will enable RedCloud to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby® Secure Visitor Management (SVM™) software as part of a comp...

HID will meet OEMs, system integrators and security managers to discuss the secure identity challenges HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will showcase its world-class products and solutions for migrating to higher security physical access control at next week’s Skydd 2012, Security, Fire and Rescue Expo in Stockholm. In addition to announcing the latest additions to its award-winning iCLASS SE platform that...

HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has significantly expanded its offering of on-demand card badging services to create the industry’s first all-in-one, web-based source for all credential provisioning and management requirements for traditional badges on plastic cards, for tokens, and for digital credentials that can be carried on NFC-enabled smartphones.  HID Global’s Secure Identity Services is a comprehensive suite of web-based services that help c...

Quantum Secure continues to strengthen its position with strategic acquisitions in a variety of industries Quantum Secure, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, reports another banner year at ASIS 2012, highlighted by record revenues, new products and features, continued profitable growth and a host of new customers. Quantum Secure continues to strengthe...

HID will also demonstrate its suite of technologies, products and services at ASIS 2012 HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will showcase its comprehensive range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at next week’s ASIS International 2012 in Philadelphia. In addition to announcing the latest additions to its award-winning iCLASS SE® platform that provides the highest level...

The agreement enables RedCloud to resell HID Global's EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with RedCloud, the industry's fastest growing provider of web-based, physical access control systems. The agreement will enable RedCloud to resell HID Global’s EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management (SVM) software as part of a comprehensive solution that...

According to Acuity Market Intelligence, by 2015 countries issuing eIDs will exceed those using traditioanal IDs HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, provided its perspective on some of the key trends likely to impact government identity programs over the next five years. The overarching drivers are the dramatic shift from traditional national identity documents to eIDs, and the growing requirement to defend against mass counterfeiting a...

HID Global has shipped over 150 millioneID solutions to governmentsfor citizens IDS around the world HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the company has shipped over 150 million high-technology eID (electronic ID) solutions to governments for citizen IDs around the world. The company’s management team and employees, along with local political and business officials, recently celebrated this milestone in a specia...

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the availability of its new SlimFlex Square Tag, a highly durable UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that enables users multiple mounting options for optimal read range in industrial applications. The pliable SlimFlex Square configuration delivers read ranges of up to 26 ft (8 m) in dry conditions when mounted to any non-metal surface and in wet conditions when mounted vertically to a flat...

Carroll oversees HID Global’s RF technology privacy and policy initiatives The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced that Kathleen Carroll, Director of Government Relations for HID Global, is the new Chair of the Government Relations Committee. The announcement was made at the opening of the SIA Government Summit, the premier public policy conference in the security industry, which took place on June 19-20 at the Embassy Suites Washington Convention Cent...

HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the production release of its next generation EDGE EVO and VertX EVO™ controller platform that brings intelligence and decision-making to the door for advanced and highly customisable networked access control solutions. EDGE EVO and VertX EVO offer an open and scalable development platform for the deployment of a wide range of access control functionality, including remote management option...

For the pilot, ASU staff and students were given NFC smartphones containing HID Global’s SIO technology HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that the company’s mobile access control pilot with Arizona State University (ASU) has been recognised by the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) with the organisation’s inaugural Innovative Technology Award. The award was given to ASU in recognition of the...

Time&Space is a comprehensive and flexible solution for Access Control and Workforce Management, providing a   multitude of scalable solutions. The software and hardware is fully modular and has been designed to work together seamlessly. Spica's access control hardware is designed to offer the greatest flexibility of installation and configuration; all with as few design variants as possible. Controllers are capable of integrating with a wide variety of branded and unbranded identifica...

HID's pivCLASS enables customers to simplify FIPS 201 compliance for a physical access control system HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that the company’s pivCLASS readers and authentication systems have achieved compliance with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Evaluation Program for certifying that products meet Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 federal identity specifications. The produ...

HID Global will showcase products and services that are popular for banking industry and government applications HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will showcase the latest advances and broad portfolio of secure identity solutions for creating, using and managing secure identity at the region’s largest event for banks, retail, telcos and government during next week’s Cards Middle East 2012 co...

HID and ASSA ABLOY will demonstrate its technologies, products, solutions in Stand C50 in Hall 4 HID Global and its parent company ASSA ABLOY, trusted leaders in solutions for the delivery of secure identity and door opening solutions will jointly showcase their world-class products and solutions for migrating to higher security physical access control at the IFSEC International exhibition Birmingham, UK from 14 - 17 May. The two companies continue their commitment to technol...

The RFID product portfolio included many new tag designs never before shown in Europe HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently unveiled at EURO ID 2012 in Berlin its expanded portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions from its Identification Technologies business segment, including many new tag designs never before shown in Europe. This showcase of new and existing RFID tag solutions reinforces the company’s...

The office will  enable the company to deliver more comprehensive support and other services to customers in the region HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced the opening of an office in Mexico City that will enable the company to deliver more comprehensive and responsive support and other services to customers and integrator partners in the region. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of secure identity s...