Intersec Special: A Strong Focus on Security, Innovation, and Environmental Responsibility
HID presented a range of security and access control solutions at Intersec 2025, emphasizing its advancements in mobile access, facial recognition, and cybersecurity. The company’s booth in Dubai attracted significant attention as it demonstrated how these technologies enhance both security and sustainability.
HID continues to expand its mobile access solutions, integrating seamlessly with Google Wallet and Apple Wallet. Gustavo Gassmann, Vice President & Head of Emerging Markets at HID, highlights the importance of this development, saying, “So now we have a better engagement with Google Wallet and Apple Wallet, so we have a much bigger range of options for mobile access, so we are extremely proud of that effort as well.”
This expanded compatibility provides users with more flexibility in accessing secured locations using their smartphones. Additionally, HID maintains support for custom mobile applications, allowing businesses to integrate HID’s mobile access into their proprietary platforms.
Facial Recognition Gets a Growing Portfolio
Facial recognition was another major highlight at HID’s booth. The company introduced a new facial recognition device and revealed that this is just the beginning of a broader expansion into biometrics. Gassmann states, “We expect to have very soon a second device in facial recognition, coming very early, and in the long of the year, and next year we’ll have a complete portfolio in facial recognition.” This signals HID’s commitment to making biometric authentication a key part of its security solutions.
Cybersecurity and Controller Enhancements
Recognizing the growing importance of cybersecurity, HID also showcased enhancements on the controller side of its access control systems. While details remain limited, the company reinforced its focus on securing physical and digital infrastructures to meet evolving security threats.
Sustainability: Reducing Plastic and Energy Consumption
HID emphasized its commitment to environmental sustainability, particularly through its mobile access technology, which helps eliminate plastic cards. The company also showcased its use of bamboo access cards as an alternative to traditional plastic cards.
Furthermore, HID’s hardware is designed with low energy consumption, contributing to overall sustainability goals. Gassmann underlines the company’s dedication, saying, “We take very, very seriously the sustainability part of the business.”
HID’s Vision for the Future
HID’s participation at Intersec 2025 reaffirmed its position as a leading provider of secure and environmentally conscious access control solutions. With ongoing advancements in mobile access, biometrics, and cybersecurity, HID is shaping the future of security while addressing sustainability concerns. Attendees at Intersec had the opportunity to experience these innovations firsthand, seeing how HID’s technologies are evolving to meet the demands of modern security challenges.
