In the market for more than 30 years, HID is as a pioneering force in trusted identity solutions, transforming how the world approaches security and access management
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Green Meadow Springs Business Park,
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Cardiff
CF15 7AB
United Kingdom
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, 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.
An example of innovation is the availability of mobile credentials in digital wallets from both iOS or Android devices, 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.
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 return on investment from the solution deployed – key given most access control systems last up to 15 years.
By leveraging advanced cryptography and secure element technology, HID provides customers with future-proof solutions that protect identities and data while offering unprecedented adaptability. From advanced facial biometric systems transforming airport security to multi-factor access control readers that combine RFID, fingerprint, and facial recognition technologies, HID is not just creating products— it’s engineering a more secure, connected world.
