HID Overview
HID
is a major access control manufacturer.
Company Coverage
Displaying results 1 - 100 of 276 in total
-
Proxy Touts Growing Sales, Not Worried About HID Threat on Mar 04, 2021HID made waves in December 2020 that put rival startup Proxy on notice about being 'parasitic'. 3...
-
Openpath Favorability Statistics 2021 on Feb 15, 2021..." "Performance of their mobile credentials is excellent and FAR more reliable than HID's solution." "Openpath is a great product. Their readers work really well." "Easy to use and...
-
Proxy Favorability Statistics 2021 on Feb 09, 2021...cited Proxy's lack of commercial recognition, an unsure foothold in the market, and uncertainty is given HID's recent move to call the company a 'parasite' equipment vendor: "Have not come across them...
-
DMP Launches X1 Cloud Access Control on Feb 03, 2021...X1 supports Wiegand and OSDP readers, so a 3rd party touchless platform like Farpointe Data Conekt or HID Mobile can be used, but management and subscription costs are separate from DMP. DMP...
-
HID: Pandemic is Major Access Control Driver For 2021 on Feb 02, 2021Is COVID-19 old news? Is 2021 going to be different? According to HID's "2021 State of Access" the pandemic is front and center for access control. In this...
-
Mercury Security Favorability Statistics 2021 on Feb 01, 2021...Favorability Results Mercury Security's results were strongly net positive (+48%), only surpassed by parent HID: Executive Summary of Themes The main themes of integrators about Mercury Security, in...
-
Kantech Favorability Statistics 2021 on Jan 27, 2021Mega manufacturer Tyco offers multiple access control lines including Kantech and Software House....
-
PoE Powered Access Control Tutorial on Jan 26, 2021...result, PoE options are common for single or double door IP based controllers like Mercury LP-1501, HID Edge EVO, and the Axis A1001. Field Powering Attached Devices Three main types of devices...
-
HID Favorability Statistics 2021 on Jan 26, 2021HID is one of the largest and most recognizable brands in access control, but what do integrators...
-
Gallagher Access Control Profile on Jan 18, 2021... No HID Credential Support Gallagher's T-Series readers do not support HID formats, and existing...
-
Verkada Access Reader Tested (AD31) on Jan 11, 2021... But how well does it work and how does it compare to incumbents like HID and Allegion? We bought and tested the AD31 to see how they stack up against competitors...
-
The Rise of SaaS - Physical Security Fund Raising 2020 on Dec 28, 2020... Their software-based model, focused on selling to large entrants, is most a threat to incumbent HID. Indeed, HID has now warned about 'parasitic' devices like Proxy and Proxy has fired back...
-
Mercury Security Head Becomes PSA CEO on Dec 23, 2020... Barnette Becomes Bozeman's Successor Matt Barnette was President of Mercury Security, acquired by HID in 2017, and most recently HID's VP of Physical Access Control Solutions North America Business...
-
Brivo Tested on Dec 17, 2020... Limited Smartcard Support: The ACS100 reads only basic serial numbers/UIDs for HID and DESFire credentials, bypassing the advanced security and storage of those formats. No...
-
Door Position Switches (DPS) For Access Tutorial on Dec 16, 2020Door position switches are frequently ignored or forgotten, yet can solve major access control...
-
Assa Abloy Acquires Access Management Platform Averics on Dec 11, 2020... Averics also is compatible with (now parent Assa's) HID and Mercury Security hardware and has been listed as an 'HID Advantage Silver Partner' since...
-
Proxy Fights Back Against "Threats By HID" on Dec 09, 2020... Inside this note, we examine how Proxy has responded to HID's warning against 'parasitic' devices like Proxy's Nano. Risk To Proxy The risk to Proxy is...
-
HID Warns Against Unauthorized 'Parasitic' Devices on Dec 07, 2020HID has warned against using 'parasitic' devices, including 2 Silicon Valley startups, Safetrust and...
-
Is There An Alternative To HID For Cards? on Nov 23, 2020We are having issues getting product or getting it shipped to the correct address. It takes weeks...
-
Favorite Access Locks 2020 on Nov 20, 2020..." Among other access-relevant brands Assa owns, HID Global has significant market-share in credentials, readers, and door controllers. HES Strikes...
-
What Does 'RP' Mean In HID Reader Specs? on Nov 18, 2020Hello all - I'm trying to establish the difference between a R10 and RP10 reader. Same for an...
-
Replacing / Switching Access Control Systems Guide on Nov 18, 2020Ripping out and replacing access control systems is hard for important reasons. Switching...
-
What Readers To Include In IPVM's Next Mobile Access Shootout? on Nov 16, 2020...Access readers/platforms, similar to what we did with 2018's Mobile Access Control Shootout - Farpointe, HID, Openpath, Nortek, Proxy. For the next round, what should we include? Our current candidates...
-
HID Signo Access Control Readers Tested on Nov 11, 2020HID is touting its new Signo series as "the signature line of access control readers from HID...
-
... In this note, we examine IP Edge, its claims, and the lawsuits against Avigilon, Axis, HID, Hikvision, Panasonic, Tyco, and many others. Who is IP Edge IP Edge is a limited liability...
-
Biggest Problems Selling Access Control 2020 on Oct 29, 2020..." "price, and brand recognition, a lot of people recognize HID but their prices are pretty expensive." "Cost to the end user. Many people have a hard time...
-
Ubiquiti Access Control Tested on Oct 21, 2020Ubiquiti has become one of the most widely used wireless and switch providers for physical...
-
...technology including: Explaining how UWB works How it compares to Bluetooth and WiFi Feedback from FiRa, HID, and Openpath Access Control Application of UWB Car Keys Using UWB Contact Tracing Using...
-
Worst Access Control Manufacturers 2020 on Sep 30, 2020... AMAG Quantum Secure: Symmetry added HID's Quantum Secure in Symmetry V8 to synchronize cardholder identity, visitor management, and...
-
Favorite Access Control Manufacturers 2020 on Sep 28, 2020..." "Genetec Synergis because it's compatible with many vendors such as HID, Axis, and Mercury." "Genetec Synergis. We install a lot of Genetec unified Security Center...
-
Mobile Access Control Usage Statistics 2020 on Sep 21, 2020...Surprisingly, customers don't seem keen on using the mobile credential due to the cost and the fact that (for HID at least) the key cannot be moved from one phone to another." "None - demand does not exceed...
-
Favorite Access Control Credentials 2020 on Sep 15, 2020...copying and cloning those older formats, demonstrated in our Hack Your Access Control With This $30 HID 125kHz Card Copier, most integrators now sell 13.56 MHz most often, with several saying they do...
-
Verkada Access Control Tested on Sep 09, 2020...g: HID, Proxy, Openpath) users cannot just keep phones stowed in pockets and unlock doors. Cloud...
-
HID Presents Mercury Security & Aero Access Controllers on Aug 25, 2020HID presented Mercury Security & Aero Access Controllers at the 2020 IPVM Access Control...
-
Panasonic i-PRO Hid Huawei, Does Damage Control on Aug 21, 2020Panasonic i-PRO hid their usage of Huawei from the public, continues to refuse to let the public know what models...
-
HID Releases VertX Replacement Aero on Aug 10, 2020HID is replacing two established and broadly supported types of access controllers with a new line,...
-
... DMP Farpointe Data Feenics Galaxy Control Systems Genetec GeoVision Hartmann HID Idemia Identiv i-Pro Latch LifeSafetyPower Matrix Matrix Telecom...
-
The Insecure Verkada Access Control System on Jun 25, 2020While Verkada touts the security of its system and that how their new door controller was "built...
-
... While most cloud-based access control systems integrate common Mercury and HID access controllers, Verkada does not. Upside for Verkada Access Control Verkada has...
-
Qumulex Presents Unified VMS and Access Control on Jun 08, 2020... Qumulex reports integrations with existing 3rd party hardware for access control including HID, and ASSA ABLOY. Pricing On-premise costs $125 per camera, unlimited license. They also offer...
-
Sequr Presents HID based Cloud Access Control on Jun 04, 2020Sequr presented HID based Cloud Access Control at the May 2020 IPVM Startups show. Inside this report: A...
-
Imron Presents Cloud Access Control on May 13, 2020... While other Imron access products work with other controllers like HID VertX and Axis controllers, UnityIS is limited. Imron Playing Catch Up To Cloud While UnityIS...
-
Optex Presents Outdoor Battery Powered Multitech Motion Sensors on May 07, 2020Optex presented two outdoor rated, battery-powered motion sensors, the QX and WX Series, at the...
-
Aiphone Presents Mobile-Ready Large System IXG Series Intercoms on May 06, 2020... The system's new outdoor station, the IXG-DM7, features both an ONVIF camera and an HID-compatible access card reader. System Pricing IXG Series is serverless and license-free, with...
-
Dormakaba Presents Switch Tech Smartlocks on May 01, 2020Dormakaba presented its Switch Tech smartlock at the April 2020 IPVM New Products...
-
Brivo Presents ACS100 Single-Door Combo Controller & Reader on Apr 27, 2020... For example, 3rd party examples from HID (Edge EVO) and Isonas are compatible with multiple systems, but not Brivo. These units, like the...
-
...Avigilon Bosch Cambium Networks Clinton Electronics Dormakaba FLIR GeoVision Hanwha HID IDIS Leica Magos Micron NetApp OpenEye Optex PDQ Senseb4 Vivotek ...
-
HID Presents Signo on Apr 23, 2020HID Global presented their new Signo readers they claim read farther and outperform previous models...
-
How Mobile Access Control Can and Cannot Help With Coronavirus on Mar 23, 2020...Door Operators vs Mobile Access Coronavirus pitches from Openpath, BluB0X, and ZK Teco Feedback from HID, Farpointe Data, ZK Teco, and others Benefits of mobile access control for...
-
Proxy Raises $42 Million on Mar 17, 2020... Competitors - HID, Not Lenel, S2, Genetec, Etc. The clearest competitor is likely HID Global. While Proxy says...
-
Confusion Over Drain Wire / Ground With HID Readers, EMI, Etc. on Mar 10, 2020... What the device really is is a fancy nice-looking metal box, an HID RP40 with pigtail on said box, wired up with OSDP, and a Mercury board inside powered via PoE....
-
HID Releases Lower-Cost Signo Readers on Mar 06, 2020HID Global is releasing a new line of readers called Signo they claim read farther, are...
-
...While Nano is compatible with any Wiegand reader, Proxy-branded covers are only available today for HID's RP10, 15, and 40 readers. The cover is not available for other reader brands or even HID...
-
Hazardous & Explosion Proof Access Control Tutorial on Feb 27, 2020...considerations for Hazardous rated access control? Hazardous rated access equipment including Assa, HID, Interlogix, and others. Typical product cost What are the ratings? Including NFPA 70, EX,...
-
Vulnerability Directory For Access Credentials on Feb 20, 2020... We covered the risk in our Hack Your Access Control With This $30 HID 125kHz Card Copier test, and then how to address the vulnerability with the Hackable 125kHz...
-
I'm trying to upgrade a number of my older HID MultiClass SE readers with the Bluetooth/ODSP add-on card.My newer readers were purchased with...
-
BluB0X Alleges Lenel, S2, Software House Are Dinosaurs on Feb 13, 2020...: See IPVM tests of HID, Farpointe, and Nortek 3rd party mobile access readers.) Many of BluB0X's claimed...
-
Vehicle & Long Range Access Reader Tutorial on Jan 21, 2020... The image below is an HID Prox Pass active credential: Long-Range Readers: Generally, the less costly but reduced...
-
... Mercury Security, owned by HID, is alerting partners of the problem that will have a severe impact caused by not being able to...
-
What Intercom Shootout Criteria To Test? on Jan 06, 2020...shootout will be similar to other access shootouts like Mobile Access Control Shootout - Farpointe, HID, Openpath, Nortek, Proxy Which specific criteria would you like us/ is most useful for you to...
-
Access Startup Multi-Mount Aims To Streamline Reader Installs on Dec 03, 2019...' The company states its bracket 'fits most major brands, including HID, Lenel, Keyscan, Isonas, Schlage, Kantech, and many more!' In this profile based on...
-
Directory of Access Reader Manufacturers on Nov 27, 2019...Civintec Conlan Dahua Deister Essex Electronics Farpointe Data (division of DormaKaba) Gallagher HID Global (division of Assa Abloy) Hikvision Hundure Technology Company Ltd Idemia (IPVM Note:...
-
Hidden Camera Detectors Tested on Nov 18, 2019... Finally, we hid cameras in normal, everyday household items, such as a fake plant and tissue box. Below is an...
-
How Do I Make Reader Lights Easier To See From Far Away? on Nov 12, 2019I have a situation where the HID LED is hard to see in the bright sunlight. HID over the years hasn't changed the LED cover...
-
Access Control Door Controllers Guide on Oct 22, 2019...controllers support is often limited, there are a few 3rd-party controller suppliers including Axis, HID, Isonas, and Mercury exist, as we cover in our Open Access Controller Guide. In many cases, an...
-
HID Fingerprint Reader Tested on Oct 09, 2019HID has released their first access reader to use Lumidigm optical sensors, that touts it 'works...
-
Issues With OSDP V.2, HID SEOS Readers And Mercury Hardware on Oct 03, 2019...2 HID SEOS readers with the new Mercury hardware. Series 3 boards and X series controllers. This is a...
-
Open Access Controller Guide (Axis, HID, Isonas, Mercury) on Sep 19, 2019... Recently, Axis released a 3rd party-only controller and Isonas joined 'Openness' ranks, while HID purchased Mercury Security. In this note, we contrast common access hardware providers and...
-
ASIS GSX 2019 Final Show Report on Sep 12, 2019...back Vintra AI analytics Startup sector overview Verint's bad slogan New VP for Morse Watchmans HID advocates for secure wireless access Securitas donates Free robot socks Firearm simulators...
-
Commend ID5 Intercom Tested on Sep 12, 2019Commend touts the new ID5 intercom as 'timelessly elegant' and the slim body, glass front...
-
Fingerprints for Access Control Guide on Sep 09, 2019... Take for example the (~$700) HID iClass RB25F compared to a (~$150) HID iClass SE R40, a difference of about 4.5X. In other...
-
Assa Acquires LifeSafety Power on Sep 04, 2019...supply enclosures with cutouts and wiring offsets for Access Control Door Controllers from AMAG, Brivo, HID, Mercury, Paxton, and Software House: What This Means For Partners We expect immediate...
-
Mobile Access Control Guide on Aug 28, 2019... For example, with HID Mobile, using BLE is less reliable for connecting to the reader than NFC, and because different...
-
Door Station Recommendation on Aug 26, 2019...56MHz HID Seos credentials that simply won't read at all. Then they were going to try to use the keypad to...
-
ZK Teco Atlas Access Control Tested on Aug 20, 2019... OSDP or Wiegand Support: We tested Atlas with both ZKTeco's own and HID readers, and the panel supported both Wiegand and OSDP Secure Channel with no problems. WiFi...
-
ProdataKey (PDK) Access Company Profile on Aug 09, 2019...vendors in access, the company does not use OEM'd hardware nor is compatible with 3rd Party offerings from HID/Mercury, Axis, or ISONAS. Proprietary controllers limits dealer risk of competitors taking over...
-
Axis Door Station A8207-VE Tested on Aug 07, 2019... Limited HID iClass Support: The integrated reader does not fully support HID iClass 13.56 MHz Smartcard...
-
...as credentials but which offering is best? IPVM has tested five of the leading platforms here: HID Mobile Tested Farpointe Data Conekt Mobile Tested Openpath Access Control Tested Proxy Access...
-
Am I missing something simple? They don't seem to fit well on anything. It's a close fit on a...
-
Looking For Feedback On HID Corporate 1000 SEOS Smart Card Use on Jul 22, 2019...system do you use with it? Does your badge ID system work well or do you purchase per-encoded badges from HID? In the event you encode your own I would like to know how that works for you and what it took...
-
Mobile Access Usage Statistics 2019 on Jul 18, 2019... This was done with the HID bluetooth readers. We just do not see a huge adoption of this technology right now." "It was...
-
What Mobile Access Shootout Criteria To Test? on Jul 15, 2019...56 MHz, etc): Are HID, MIFARE, DESFire, AWID, EM general formats read by the reader? Reader Form Factor: Which...
-
Nortek Blue Pass Mobile Access Reader Tested on Jul 11, 2019...shootout of mobile credential platforms including BluePass and a number of other tested products: HID Mobile Tested Farpointe Data Conekt Mobile Tested Openpath Access Control Tested Proxy Access...
-
Poor OSDP Usage Statistics 2019 on Jul 09, 2019..." "Slowly coming in and being used on CCure/HID solutions. Usually consultant specified as end users are not interested." "0%. although the...
-
HID Mobile Tested on Jun 21, 2019HID Global is one of the largest access brands, but their mobile access has had challenges. Indeed,...
-
Farpointe Data Conekt Mobile Access Reader Tested on Jun 13, 2019...(MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2) The Platform's Strengths & Weaknesses Compared To Others Conekt vs HID Global Key Findings In our test, Farpointe Data's CSR-35L showed well, with no noted...
-
OSDP Access Control Guide on Jun 04, 2019... For example, this HID iClass SE reader only claims' OSDP' support but does not explain which version or profiles are...
-
Access Control Job Walk Guide on May 22, 2019... If controller equipment is sourced from Mercury Security, HID Global Edge/VertX, or Axis, there is a high possibility of connecting the opening in its current...
-
Proxy Access Control Tested on May 09, 2019...functions including: Compatibility With Existing Access Systems Operation With Other Common Credentials (HID 125 kHz, Generic 125 kHz, HID iClass Legacy, HID iClass SEOs, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1...
-
Ranking Manufacturer Favorability 2019 on May 06, 2019... 2019 Favorability North American HID and Ubiquiti tied for the top. Neither company was included in 2017. North American companies...
-
Has anyone done this conversion? We are in the process of converting to HID SEOS and HID SE readers company-wide and I have a question about what the wiring requirements...
-
ACRE Acquires RS2, Explains Acquisition Strategy on Apr 19, 2019ACRE continues to buy, now acquiring RS2, just 5 months after buying Open Options. One is a...
-
Spring 2019 50+ New Products Directory on Apr 08, 2019...Protect VMS Access Control Assa Abloy Adams Rite Interlocking Rim Strike [link no longer available] HID Origo Mobile Credentials LenelS2 BlueDiamond Reader Update adds...
-
...standard BLE already built and being used by a selection of access control readers, including those from HID's SE Readers, Openpath, and Proxy. GateKeeper: 'Physical Access Coming' Halberd is not...
-
Silicon Valley Access Startup Proxy Raises $13.6 Million on Mar 28, 2019... In contrast to HID, a comparable R40 'mobile enabled' BLE/NFC reader sells for ~$150, and the subsequent Origo...
-
HID RK40 Reader - Weak LED In Outdoor Environment on Mar 27, 2019With the HID OSDP readers we experience very weak LED strip. IT is impossible to see in an outdoor...
-
Retired Mercury President Returns As Open Options President on Mar 18, 2019... Now, Open Options has recruited formerly retired industry veteran (Checkpoint Systems, HID, Mercury) to run Open Options. [link no longer available] In this note, based on our talk...
-
Prysm PSIM Profile on Mar 05, 2019A decade ago, PSIM promised significant potential but has always suffered from significant...
-
HID Favorability Results 2019 on Feb 21, 2019HID favorability results were strong, in the 2019 IPVM integrator study of 200+ integrators, with a...
-
BluB0x Company Profile on Feb 20, 2019...partnerships with such security industry companies as Life Safety Power, Avigilon (in development), Axis, HID, Keltron, Mercury Security, Milestone, and Salto among others. The company's Person Reader is...
