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HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney
Surveillance

HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney

HID unveils cutting-edge biometric facial recognition and passwordless authentication technologies at the 2025 Security ASIAL conference in Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
HID to unveil advanced biometric tech at 2024 ASIAL Sydney
Firewalls

HID to unveil advanced biometric tech at 2024 ASIAL Sydney

HID to unveil cutting-edge biometric and access control tech at ASIAL 2024 in Sydney, showcasing innovations like the FacePod camera and resilient Signo Keypad Reader.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Breakthrough in RFID tech revolutionises fossil tracking
Storage

Breakthrough in RFID tech revolutionises fossil tracking

A breakthrough in fossil tracking, combining RFID from HID, InfraMarker's system, and Esri's mapping software has boosted excavation efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

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Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda
Firewalls

Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda

Identity management is set to dominate 2026 security agendas as HID research shows rising convergence, biometrics use and privacy scrutiny.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future
Surveillance

Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future

Australian firms rapidly adopt seamless biometric and digital access, blending physical and digital security with flexible, passwordless, and eco-friendly credential solutions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
HID & ASSA ABLOY win Red Dot for BG100 biometric airport gate
Surveillance

HID & ASSA ABLOY win Red Dot for BG100 biometric airport gate

HID and ASSA ABLOY have won the Red Dot Award 2025 for their BG100 Speedgate, a biometric eGate enhancing security and passenger flow in airports.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
HID report: AI & mobile reshaping security strategies
Surveillance

HID report: AI & mobile reshaping security strategies

HID's 2025 State of Security and Identity Report reveals a major shift in security strategies, with 73% of leaders prioritising mobile credentials and AI-driven solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
HID acquires IXLA to enhance document personalisation tech
Financial institutions

HID acquires IXLA to enhance document personalisation tech

HID has acquired Italian firm IXLA, enhancing its portfolio in secure credential issuance and expanding its reach in European and emerging markets.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
HID integrates with Microsoft for card-based MFA access
Encryption

HID integrates with Microsoft for card-based MFA access

HID has unveiled an integration with Microsoft Entra ID, enabling physical access cards as a multi-factor authentication method for services like Microsoft 365.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Enhancing data centre security with mobile access control
Endpoint Protection

Enhancing data centre security with mobile access control

Mobile access control is revolutionising data centre security, addressing insider threats and ensuring compliance with mandates like GDPR and NDB.

By Steve Katanas • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
HID expands Signo Readers line to suit diverse customer needs
Firewalls

HID expands Signo Readers line to suit diverse customer needs

HID expands its Signo Readers line to meet diverse customer needs, introducing models that cater to environmental design, rugged use, and budget efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024
Surveillance

HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024

HID's 2024 report reveals five key trends shaping access control, including mobile IDs and AI adoption. The market in Australia is set for over 8% growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
HID & Inner Range extend partnership for wallet-enabled readers
Unified Communications

HID & Inner Range extend partnership for wallet-enabled readers

HID has extended its partnership with Inner Range to introduce wallet-enabled readers and SIFER credentials, enhancing security and convenience for users globally.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
HID report reveals top trends in physical access control industry
Surveillance

HID report reveals top trends in physical access control industry

HID's 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report reveals key trends shaping the industry, including mobile access, AI, and sustainability influencing access control upgrades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

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University of Auckland adopts sustainable ID printing system
EduTech

University of Auckland adopts sustainable ID printing system

The University of Auckland has upgraded its ID card printing process with HID's technology, boosting efficiency and reducing waste in a move towards sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Philippines launches eGovPH app for digital ID & gov services
Identity and Access Management

Philippines launches eGovPH app for digital ID & gov services

The Philippine government has launched eGovPH, Asia's first ISO-compliant digital government platform, simplifying access to various services and IDs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
How facial recognition secures and simplifies immigration checkpoints in Indonesia
Surveillance

How facial recognition secures and simplifies immigration checkpoints in Indonesia

Facial recognition tech at Batam Center's Autogates reduces wait times and enhances security, revolutionising border crossings for Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.

By HID • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024