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HID is a major access control manufacturer.

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  • DSX Access 33bit HID Format on Jun 24, 2015
    ... I'm doing a panel change over and would like to use the exist proprietary DSX HID credentials. I found one at RS2 but it does not work.
  • Avigilon Access Control Tested on Jun 22, 2015
    ...  HID VertX EVO: While ACM does not support the more popular single door Edge EVO Controller line, it...
  • Lower Cost Alternative To HID Prox Reader on Jun 15, 2015
    ... Has anyone found a reliable, more cost effective alternative to HID proximity readers? I have no issues with HID and 9 out of 10 work without issue, just looking to...
  • Amazon Aims To Compete With ADI and Anixter on Jun 01, 2015
    ...commercial security brands shows product available from multiple vendors: Axis Dahua Hikvision Pelco Milestone HID Global Paxton However, Amazon's availability of surveillance products are far more limited...
  • HID Troubles Behind CEO Ouster on May 28, 2015
    ... But the biggest manufacturer in the industry shocked many with the out-of-the-blue departure of HID's CEO. IPVM sources tell us that while the timing was sudden, the exit marks an ouster, likely...
  • HID CEO Mysteriously Out on May 23, 2015
    ... But access control giant HID has mysteriously parted with their CEO. Their is no official announcement but the ex-CEO, Denis...
  • From Looking At This HID Reader, Is It Possible To Tell What Type Of... on Apr 15, 2015
    Can you tell if it is 125khz, fire, etc...? 1 2 There is no model numbers on it. Thanks
  • Edcm300 Panel With HID R10 SE on Mar 03, 2015
    what could be the limitation for using the HID R10 SE reader with the eDCM 300 controller? Also, we shall use DESfire or iClass technology?
  • HID Corporate 1000 Competitors? on Feb 23, 2015
    Are there any other competitors to HID's Corporate 1000 program? Just found out they are not issueing Corporate 1000 to any new...
  • Worst Access Products 2015 on Feb 18, 2015
    ...lacks integration with Video Management System" "We had our worst experience with HID edge controllers - what a mess. Poor production quality and bad code." "Chubb AFX system,...
  • Card Access - Card Reader Mounting Ideas on Jan 29, 2015
    ... In this picture, you can see the HID ProxProII. The customer had standardized on this reader, so we could not use a traditional...
  • Are There iCLASS Security Issues? If So, Where And How Bad? on Jan 27, 2015
    ...org/HID_iClass_demystified It seems the problem in this case was the way HID stored master encryption keys on their readers. The information though seems older, so I was...
  • Access Control Lines Gaining and Losing Ground on Dec 04, 2014
    ..." "For us, HID card readers are out." "Cisco Access. We have decided to Not sell this product line anymore...
  • Lenel New Release OnGuard 7.0 Examined on Nov 06, 2014
    ... HID EVO Support: Also with the update, Lenel supports HID's 3rd party ethernet single door...
  • The Coolest New Access Control Product In Years is from Tyco on Oct 22, 2014
    ... The basic unit does not include intercom features and is not licensed to read HID card formats, meaning it reads MiFARE/DESFIRE only. The top end unit comes equipped with VoIP...
  • Big Money Coming Into Access (ACRE) on Oct 21, 2014
    ...is Joe Grillo [link no longer available], a seasoned access control executive, who formerly served as HID Global's CEO during its acquisition by Assa Abloy. Grillo remained in executive leadership at...
  • Axis Admits Access Control Expectations Low on Oct 17, 2014
    ... In addition, HID offers a limited number of IP door controllers (see IPVM test of HID Edge Solo) which are...
  • HID's SE Readers Examined on Oct 13, 2014
    The HID card readers you may have used in the past are changing.  As old stocks of standards like R10...
  • HID 'Twist and Go' Access Control on Sep 30, 2014
    Credential giant HID Global is making it easier to use cell phones as credentials. Instead of pushing buttons to turn...
  • ASIS 2014 - 17 Manufacturer Tech Review on Sep 30, 2014
    ... This adds to our existing ASIS new product posts including: Thermal Radar, HID 'Twist and Go', Axis NVRs, Milestone DVRs, Axis Multi-Imager Panoramic, Genetec's 'Unified'...
  • Axis Releases Card Reader on Sep 25, 2014
    ...copycat? In this note, we examine the A4011-E reader's specs, applications, drawbacks and comparison to HID. Product Details Axis first reader release is a co-produced model with access giant Assa...
  • Lenel OnGuard Tested on Sep 17, 2014
    ... Even 3rd-party hardware options, like those from HID, typically are sold in products especially branded for Lenel (ie: Onity's ILS platform [link no...
  • Did HID Drop The Ball Here? on Aug 15, 2014
    ...research first released in 2010 to show just how trivial it still is to read, modify and clone most HID cards — the rectangular white plastic “smart” cards that organizations worldwide distribute to...
  • Testing Bioscrypt's V-Flex Fingerprint Reader on Jul 25, 2014
    ... Price: The V-Flex 4G units range between $600 - $800 based on features like HID credential readers, ruggedized coatings, and outdoor housings. The model use in our test has a...
  • Favorite Access Control Software 2014 on Jul 16, 2014
    ..." "Genetec because we have total integration with the CCTV System and uses HID hardware perfectly." Undoubtedly, IPVM's strong 'video-centric' readership translates into a...
  • Is Copying Access Cards Ethical? on Jul 14, 2014
    This lively discussion is raging on a LinkedIn group: "Is it ethical to offer HID card copying services?" Card cloning is available from internet vendors willing to do so with no...
  • New Hosted Access Provider: Feenics on Jul 08, 2014
    ... Keep claims to work with  HID: Edge and Vert-X Mercury Security: EP1501 & EP1502 Additionally, Feenics says they are...
  • Samsung Access Reader Experience? on Jul 07, 2014
    They look nice, but do they work well? The new SSA line does not appear to be HID licensed, but they work with Wiegand and ISO 14443 Type A formats. I did some spot check on...
  • HID Card Does NOT Beep When Swiped on Jul 02, 2014
    Quick question here regarding Access Control: Is the "beep" from the HID reader when you swipe a blank card, the only way to know if a card is incompatible ?? As far as...
  • Genetec and Milestone Access Tested 2014 on Apr 23, 2014
    ... In contrast, Genetec works with a range of (controller-only) options from either HID or Mercury, but not the A1001, so for that system we used an HID Edge (non-EVO) controller....
  • 7 Key Surveillance Trends for 2014 on Apr 21, 2014
    ... Finally, unlike HID, which allows manufacturer partners to re-sell / mark-up HID’s products, Axis is selling through...
  • Access Control New Products Spring 2014 on Apr 14, 2014
    ...faces the formidable challenges of high pricing, limited distribution, and not being compatible with HID credential formats. BioCam300: Is it a face recognition reader, a door controller, or...
  • Best in Show 2014: SV3 Examined on Apr 10, 2014
    ...  Building Intelligence SV3 vs HID Easy Lobby Direct comparisons with other platforms are not straightforward, since SV3...
  • Access Control - Credentials Question on Mar 26, 2014
    Are any of you familiar with the Hirsch access line at all? They have a card reader that is a HID reader (reads Indala and iClass as well as Legacy 125 KHz) ...
  • Tyco Kantech New Combo Door Controller Reviewed on Feb 18, 2014
    ...  Even the HID Edge Solo, which must be networked to program, costs ~$450 - $600 for the controller/reader...
  • Startup Raises Millions For A Fingerprint Card on Feb 12, 2014
    ... No HID Support: Currently Zwipe is limited to 'open' Mifare/Desfire formats. When asked about expanding...
  • Testing Axis Access Control A1001 And Entry Manager on Jan 27, 2014
    ... On the IP side, HID's Edge offering is frequently cited. In this report, we share our test findings of the new Axis...
  • Eliminating Control Panels? Viscount Reviewed on Dec 05, 2013
    ... The company claims a wide swath of compatible formats including most Wiegand, HID, NXP, Indala, and Smartcard types, up to those using 1024 bits. Even if a credential read is...
  • Testing HID Edge Solo on Oct 03, 2013
    HID is the biggest name in IP door controllers, especially for single or dual door controllers, with...
  • Tyco Slaps Down HID on Sep 25, 2013
    ...it comes from industry insiders such as Debra Spitler, vice president of mobile access solutions at HID Global, based in Irvine, Calif." 'Industry insiders' ??? HID is a non stop sales campaign for...
  • Axis and Milestone Enter Access Control on Sep 24, 2013
    ... Additionally, Genetec Security Center users can now use Axis controllers as an alternative to HID. That said, given how entrenched electronic access control incumbents are, with proprietary...
  • HID vs NXP Credentials on Sep 12, 2013
    Two companies dominate the global market for access control credentials: HID Global and NXP Semiconductor. Both companies own or influence huge chunks of the credentials...
  • Passive Personal Tracking With Long Range Readers? on Aug 30, 2013
    ... I have a customer that has HID prox corp 1000 cards. They want to know when people are leaving. They know after I explained to...
  • Genetec Partners With Access Giant on Aug 27, 2013
    ... Requires SMC Unlike HID Edge/VertX, Assa offerings historically supported by Genetec, the integrations with these stand...
  • Genetec Security Center Quote/Pricing on Jul 25, 2013
    ... We've successfully setup a 30 camera Milestone and 6 swipe HID system at one of our buildings, but we're looking to switch to Genetec security center for a new...
  • Access Control: Combo Reader / Controllers Tutorial on Jul 22, 2013
    ... One of the better known examples of a combo unit is the HID Edge EVO Combo series, although the same approach is found in many 'biometric readers' that...
  • Prox vs. iClass Explained on Jul 12, 2013
    ... HID offers this explanation in their iClass product catalog: "The communication between an iClass...
  • HID's Gesture Credentials Patents on Jul 10, 2013
    ... HID Global, a major credential provider, has filed patents that keeps prox credentials locked tight...
  • List Of Open Access Control Manufacturers on Jun 14, 2013
    ...manufacturer's that are Open Architecture - from what I understand this generally mean's Mercury or HID controller OEM's. I understand that generally these platforms will lessen vendor lock-in and...
  • Avigilon Acquires RedCloud Access Control on May 30, 2013
    ...particular RedCloud head end version, the system is compatible with the same (ethernet only) makes of HID or Mercury based door controllers. Part of the installation process includes rewriting...
  • Proximity Readers Tutorial on May 20, 2013
    ... What is 'Prox' 'Prox' is both a brand specific offering from credential giant HID Global, as well as a term to describe a range of contactless RFID credentials that are read...
  • Top Trends in Access Control 2013 on Apr 16, 2013
    ...Perhaps the most heavily marketed products are NFC-based (Near Field Communication) being pushed by HID and IR. Despite the enthusiasm and wild 'revolutionary' claims, we are hesitant to claim mobile...
  • NFC: Not Ready for Primetime on Oct 01, 2012
    ... HID, the principal manufacturer of the technology for EAC applications, is eager to evangelize its...
  • Genetec Access Control - What Happened to the SMC? on Sep 30, 2012
    ... Support for HID VertX and Mercury panels standard, with other manufacturer's protocols released via firmware...
  • A Revolutionary Reader? Nedap uPass Access on Sep 18, 2012
    ... Non-proprietary format: The uPass Access is able to read standard RFID credentials: HID, Mifare, EM, and Nedap cards and send output in standard Wiegand, magstrip, and clock data...
  • HID VertX Examined on Jul 17, 2012
    HID's VertX [link no longer available] door access control system is the more powerful but lesser...
  • HID's EVO Series Examined on Jul 08, 2012
    After years of rumors, door access control giant HID has formally announced its next generation of IP door access controller with 'EVO' [link no...
  • BrightBlue: Small Site Access Control on Jun 17, 2012
    ...and disadvantages compared to larger systems, and compare pricing to competitive offerings including HID, Brivo and Honeywell. Overview This Linux-based standalone access control system is...
  • Access: IP Readers vs. Control Panels on Jun 16, 2012
    ... For background, we recommend you review HID makes the case for the edge [link no longer available] to see how manufacturers pitch the idea...
  • Brivo Access Control Examined on May 10, 2012
    ... Hardware Overview ACS5000 EDGE Controller: Brivo ACS works with a customized version of HID's EDGE controller. The Brivo EDGE unit suitable for remote administration and control of 1 door....
  • Disrupting Residential Access Control? Lockitron on May 09, 2012
    ...offering in this overview video: NFC Capabilities Lockitron's use of NFC differs from others, such as HID's heavily publicized implementation. HID is using the phone as a credential, actually writing...
  • Aiphone Overview on Apr 29, 2012
    ...available door stations with built-in card readers, the JF series offers iCLASS options in addition to HID Prox, while the JK series offers only Prox. The JF and JK are most appropriate for facilities...
  • Critiquing HID's 'Access Control Goes Mobile' Presentation on Apr 11, 2012
    Are Mobile Credentials ready for primetime?  ASSA ABLOY [link no longer available] / HID, who have invested heavily in the technology, posted a webcast of their joint 'Access Control...
  • Dell and HID: Convergence? on Mar 18, 2012
    ...detail a rare example of 'true' hardware convergence, examining a partnership between credential provider HID and computer manufacturer Dell. Embedded iClass Reader For several years, Dell and HID...
  • NFC For Access Control 2012 on Mar 06, 2012
    Led by door access gorilla Assa Abloy / HID, NFC is getting a lot of hype as the next big thing in access control. They envision mobile...
  • S2 Enters Surveillance Market on Feb 02, 2012
    ... NLSS also supports hardware from HID, Assa Abloy Wi-Fi locksets, and Mercury, while the Pronto is limited to only S2 hardware for...
  • Examining Next Level Security Systems' Access Control on Nov 10, 2011
    ... Higher door counts can be reached with Mercury devices, as opposed to HID or Assa Abloy. Exact quantities can be found on the Gateway spec sheet [link no longer...
  • Axis to Enter Access Control Market on Nov 08, 2011
    ...Overview Our sources indicate that the Axis IP controllers will most likely resemble products such as HID's Edge and Mercury's EP1501, which are PoE-powered controllers containing all the inputs and...