HID has emerged as a standout performer in one of the security industry’s most prestigious recognition programme, earning finalist status as Innovator company of the Year categories of the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2025.
As a leader in trusted identity solutions, HID has also been nominated across two other categories, Cloud and SaaS and Analytics and Software, reflecting the breadth and depth of its solutions across an increasingly connected security landscape. Whether it takes the prize in any of these categories will be up to your vote.
Innovator Company of the Year
This recognition underscores HID’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions across the entire security technology spectrum, from cloud-based platforms to advanced analytics software.
With over three decades of leadership in trusted identity, HID continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in security and access management. Its innovations extend beyond traditional access control, leading the market with its mobile and wallet offering that allows users to access buildings, lifts, lockers and systems with a simple tap of a phone or wearable to deliver a seamless user experience while maintaining robust security standards.
HID’s solutions have earned trust from some of the world’s most demanding environments, including Europe’s most valuable skyscraper, 22 Bishopsgate in London, and the EU’s tallest building, The Varso Tower in Warsaw. Its solutions span verticals from councils and higher education to financial services and corporate real estate, proving their versatility and reliability while delivering premium security.
Open Architecture Sets HID Apart
HID’s commitment to open architecture ensures its solutions deliver flexibility and seamlessly integrate across diverse infrastructures. With support for protocols like Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) and open controller platforms from Mercury Security (a subsidiary of HID), HID enables organisations to switch providers or expand functionality without replacing core hardware. This open design philosophy proves crucial for extending system lifespan and maximising return on investment—particularly important given that most access control systems last up to 15 years.
Engineering a More Secure World
From advanced facial biometric systems that combine RFID, fingerprint and facial recognition technologies to their range of environmentally friendly credential line, HID demonstrates that it’s not merely creating products—it’s engineering a more secure, connected world. The company’s active participation in international standardization bodies such as the Security Industry Association reinforces that its leadership extends far beyond manufacturing to helping define the next generation of security technologies.
The Benchmark Innovation Awards celebrate the technologies shaping the future of security. If you’ve been inspired by the innovations featured this year, make sure to cast your vote and help recognise the solutions making a real impact across the industry.
HID is also a finalist in
- Cloud and SaaS Innovation Award for HID OrigoTM
HID Origo is a cloud-native platform that provides seamless and consistent service improving how access control solutions are delivered
- Analytics and Software Innovation Award for HID Linq™
This centralised reader management solution is designed to simplify the configuration, deployment and maintenance of physical access systems.
The Benchmark Innovation Awards celebrate the technologies shaping the future of security. If you’ve been inspired by the innovations featured this year, make sure to cast your vote and help recognise the solutions making a real impact across the industry.