Discover how HID is advancing trusted identity through mobile credentials, open architecture and secure access technologies that support organisations.
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Founded over 30 years ago, HID is as a pioneering force in trusted identity solutions, transforming how the world approaches security and access management. Part of the Swedish ASSA ABLOY Group, HID has consistently pushed the boundaries of identity technology, connecting billions of devices and creating sophisticated solutions that bridge the gap between security and convenience.
HID has more than 4,500 employees operating across more than 100 countries. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID also has several R&D and manufacturing locations in Europe, Asia and Latin America including a large logistics centre in Shannon, Ireland and a centre of excellence in Cardiff, Wales.
The company’s commitment to innovation is reflected in its ability to develop trusted identity solutions that not only protect but also empower individuals and organisations, making complex security challenges seem effortless and intuitive. From government-grade identification systems to advanced IoT connectivity solutions, HID has positioned itself as more than just a technology company—it is a global innovator that continues to redefine how organisations understand and implement security in an increasingly connected world.
Through active participation in international standardisation bodies such as the Security Industry Association and the British Security Industry Association, HID plays a pivotal role in defining the next generation of security technologies, demonstrating our leadership extends far beyond manufacturing. The business sells indirect via technology partners, OEMS, distributors and integrators.
Driving Innovation Through Trusted Identity
An example of innovation is the availability of mobile credentials in digital wallets from both Apple and Google, allowing users to access buildings, spaces and systems with their smartphones or wearables. They now have a secure, mobile credential to open doors, access lifts, lockers, garaging or print documents, simply by holding their phone near a reader.
HID’s solutions are installed in all vertical markets from healthcare, higher education, financial services to corporate real estate. Some of the biggest and most prestigious office developments in the world use HID’s access control technology to improve the employee experience including Europe’s most valuable skyscraper, 22 Bishopsgate in London, 7 World Trade Center in New York and The Varso Tower in Warsaw – the European Union’s tallest building.
Open Architecture for Long-Term Security
But what truly distinguishes HID is its unwavering dedication to flexibility and open architecture, with support for protocols like OSDP. Unlike competitors who create restrictive, proprietary systems, HID designs solutions that seamlessly integrate across diverse infrastructures. A good example are controller platforms—from HID subsidiary, Mercury Security —which are designed to be ‘open’, thereby giving organisations the ability to switch software providers or expand functionality without replacing the actual core door hardware. This kind of open design is key to extending system lifespan and maximising the ROI from the solution deployed – key given most access control systems last up to 15 years.
