HID, a worldwide company in trusted identity solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon, a Vancouver-based secure sign-in solution provider.

IDmelon’s offering allows users to turn existing identifiers, such as a physical credential, smartphone, or biometric, into enterprise-grade FIDO security keys. In addition to its software solution, IDmelon offers hardware that supports the FIDO standard.

“Users have become acutely aware of the problems with passwords,” said Björn Lidefelt, executive vice president and head, HID. “By adding IDmelon to the HID family, we now provide an easier path to passwordless.”

Today, enterprises primarily use hardware security keys, including USB or NFC, whereas IDmelon offers a solution to leverage existing identifiers as FIDO security keys. The IDmelon FIDO Management Platform is designed to make it easier for organizations to move to passwordless authentication. By using existing cards or mobile devices, administrators can register and manage users, while employees can log in with a PIN or biometric.

“We are committed to providing seamless, best-in-class passwordless authentication solutions,” said Martin Ladstaetter, senior vice president and head of identity and access management solutions, HID. “Now, with IDmelon in our portfolio, we are better equipped to help customers maximize their existing hardware investments by converting existing access cards into converged credentials — secure, multi-use keys that unify physical and logical access across the enterprise.”

Founded in 2019 and a member of the FIDO Alliance, IDmelon is now part of HID’s identity and access management solutions (IAMS) business area. The IDmelon solution is managed within the IAMS authentication business unit and will benefit from HID’s sales and other global functions.

“At IDmelon, our vision is to empower people and organizations to stay focused on their businesses and thrive knowing that their identities are protected,” said Bahram Piri, CEO and founder, IDmelon. “By joining forces with HID, we are in an even stronger position to help organizations overcome the growing problem of passwords to secure them against phishing and other credential-based attacks.”

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.