This integration allows for the secure storage and over-air provisioning of access credentials to an end user’s smartphone to be used in lieu of a traditional access card. 

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, today announced that it has expanded its HID SOMA chip operating system (COS) family with the addition of SOMA c016 on NXP Semiconductors' new SmartMX3 microcontroller.

Senstar, a global provider of video management software and perimeter intrusion detection solutions, announced that its Senstar Symphony Access Control (AC) software now integrates with the new HID Aero Controller platform. 

HID Global today announced that it has acquired Access-IS, a technology provider of miniaturized reader devices that combine a number of key technologies ideal for mission critical environments. 

The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation, integration and customer implementation with Microsoft technology.  

Lidefelt joins the company after serving as chief commercial officer at HID parent company ASSA ABLOY, where he oversaw branding, communications, commercial development and strategy. 

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence solutions, announced that Mercury Security of HID Global has awarded Genetec the highest level in their partner program, Platinum Premier.

HID Global, Austin, Texas, has received an order from the U.S. government for the redesign, manufacture and supply of the country’s Permanent Resident Card — commonly known as the “Green Card.” The $88.3 million agreement marks the company’s largest government contract to date, extending a nearly two-decade relationship for another five years. The agreement expands production to include the manufacture and supply of additional government documents that will be enhanced with RFID technology for improved fraud protection.