GUEST OPINION: The emergence of Chinese AI start-ups such as DeepSeek and a review of Australia’s own sovereign AI and cybersecurity capabilities are gaining more political attention in the lead up to this year’s federal election.
Latest State of Security and Identity Report reveals a shift toward software-driven solutions and artificial intelligence in 2025
COMPANY NEWS: As organisations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intelligence emerging as key drivers of innovation.
COMPANY NEWS: Expanded partnership pioneers access to External Authentication Methods in Microsoft Entra ID with physical access cards as part of the HID Authentication Platform integration
COMPANY NEWS: HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announces the launch of the next-generation Fargo HDP5000e designed to deliver vibrant, high definition cards and IDs.
COMPANY NEWS: HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announces the expansion of its signature line of Signo Readers to include models that meet varying customer needs – from harsh conditions and stylistic preferences to streamlined, economical requirements.
iTWire spoke to Troy Wu, HID’s Business Development Manager, about the company’s Extended Access Technologies.
Australian property fund manager ISPT has deployed identity solutions provider HID’s mobile access through its trusted technology partner onUgo to enable employee badges in digital wallets at ISPT’s office in George Place, Sydney.
GUEST RESEARCH: HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and physical access control solutions, announces the 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends that are shaping the future of access control.
COMPANY NEWS: Mercury Security, the leading manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes.
COMPANY NEWS: HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions and textile services management, today releases InvoTech Cloud, a pioneering, end-to-end cloud-based solution to help hospitality and healthcare facilities more easily track and trace employee uniforms from purchasing through daily use to final discard.
COMPANY NEWS: HID, the worldwide leader in trusted identity and biometric solutions, is excited to announce that its advanced imaging technology and U.ARE.U Camera Identification System now works with Amazon Rekognition, a fully managed computer vision cloud service in the identity verification process.
COMPANY NEWS: HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, in partnership with Smart Spaces, an award-winning developer of smart building software, and Cohesion, a comprehensive smart building software platform that reimagines the connection between people, systems, and buildings, announces the availability of mobile credentials in Google Wallet, allowing users to access buildings, spaces, and systems with their Android devices.
GUEST OPINION: The security industry is locked in a never-ending game of cat-and-mouse: As security professionals develop new solutions to protect people, places and things, malicious actors adapt and counter with equally sophisticated techniques. This ongoing challenge requires the security industry to constantly innovate and refine its approaches, ensuring they are always a step ahead of evolving threats.
COMPANY NEWS: HID, the leader in trusted identity solutions, has announced it has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in its 2024 Magic Quadrant for Indoor Location Services. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analysed the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute.
GUEST CASE STUDY: Charter Hall is one of Australia’s leading property investment and funds management groups, using its expertise to access, deploy, manage, and invest equity to create value and generate superior returns for its investor customers.
COMPANY NEWS: HID, the worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, and Olea Kiosks, a visionary provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today announced a new collaborative engagement that revolutionises the user experience when it comes to access control and user authentication across a range of applications.
GUEST OPINION: HID regional sales manager secure issuance James Millar discusses the role of secure issuance within the company, how the pandemic changed the business landscape, and how organisations can increase efficiency with HID’s SI solutions feature.
GUEST OPINION: In recent years, the world has witnessed a rapid transformation in the way we identify ourselves and access various services.
COMPANY NEWS: HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announces its HID Origo Technology Partner Program, which is the company’s first program dedicated to partners with a focus on mobile technologies.
COMPANY NEWS: HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has introduced its Seos Bamboo credentials made from sustainably sourced bamboo instead of PVC. The credential is part of HID’s award-winning Seos security solution and is the first in a range of physical access security Eco Cards.