HID Global Acquires Crossmatch to Expand in Biometric Identity Management
HID Globalacquired Crossmatch, a provider of biometric identity management and secure authentication solutions, from Francisco Partners. Crossmatch’s portfolio of products includes biometric identity management hardware and software that complements HID’s portfolio of identity products and services.
Founded in 1996 and based in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Crossmatch employs more than 270 professionals across a global network of development hubs and strategic sales offices. With the acquisition, HID Global gains industry-leading biometric identity management solutions for civil government, defense and commercial applications, as well as a multifactor authentication software solution.