HID has announced that Chester Race Company, owner of the world’s oldest racecourse still in operation, has adopted Near Field Communication (NFC)-based ticketing technology. The news marks the first major sports venue in the UK to adopt an end-to-end solution provided by HID. Leveraging HID’s Event Management Platform (EMP) and Janam’s rugged XT3 handheld scanners,
In this blog for HID, Vito Fabbrizio, explores the benefits of biometrics in banking. Find an extract below, and a link to the full blog at the bottom of this page. Imagine walking into your bank and accessing your account with just a glance or a touch. No more fumbling for cards or remembering complex
This new blog by HID’s Stephen Allen explores FIDO, a set of authentication standards based on public key cryptography that replaces passwords with fast, secure logins powered by cryptographic credentials that never leave the user’s device. Elevating Trust by Providing Proof of Presence How can we be sure that people are who they say they
HID has announced it has acquired Calmell Group, a Spanish manufacturer of smart cards, smart paper tickets and magnetic tickets, primarily for the public transportation vertical. The addition of Calmell Group expands HID’s smart ticketing portfolio to include smart paper and magnetic tickets, as well as provides HID a stronger geographic foothold in the public
According to a new blog by HID, the skies are set to get a whole lot busier. By 2040, air travel is projected to reach a staggering eight billion passengers annually. To manage this influx efficiently, airports, airlines and government authorities are turning to cutting-edge biometric technologies to better navigate congested terminals. Since airports run
For decades, passwords have acted as the primary barrier to unauthorised access, says HID in a recent blog on its website. However, a more secure and efficient approach has emerged: passwordless authentication. Compared to traditional passwords, passwordless authentication offers a safer, more user-friendly way to access systems and applications. This is especially useful as data
In a groundbreaking leap toward the future of air travel, the recent collaboration between HID and ASSA ABLOY — the BG100 Speedgate, a cutting-edge solution that integrates the HID® Facepod™ and document reader with ASSA ABLOY’s Speedgate — is transforming the way passengers move through airports. At the core of the BG100 Speedgate is the
Wavestore, a leading provider of flexible and scalable video management solutions, announces Blind Spot 2025, a new one-day event taking place on June 26, 2025, at the company’s North American headquarters in Ottawa. Designed for consultants, integrators, and end-users, Blind Spot aims to spotlight the unseen forces shaping the future of security – from AI
HID, the worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has announced that the University of Dundee is updating its city campus estate implementing HID® Mobile Access® and signature HID Signo™ readers throughout its buildings to guarantee it has a modern, secure and reliable access control system to allow staff and students to enter using both RFID
The World Police Summit 2025 opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre with the participation of delegations from more than 100 countries. The event brought together top law enforcement leaders from around the globe, including representatives from INTERPOL, the United Nations, and key international police agencies. Running until 15 May, the summit is held under