LAS VEGAS — Above the din of announcements and product releases at ISC West, HID Global drew attention with news that it has launched HID Identity, a new organization that will offer contact and contactless smart card-based identity credentials. HID Identity has been created through a combination of AccessID, a custom security card solutions provider, and Synercard, developer of photo ID card and application control software.
Based in North Haven, Conn., HID Identity will offer its suite of solutions through integrator, dealer, distribution and OEM channels. Products and services will be available to international customers through HID Global’s regional sales and service organizations based in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.