HID Global announced that it has acquired Access-IS, a leading technology provider of miniaturized reader devices that combine a number of key technologies ideal for mission-critical environments.  

Access-IS?s proven technology and solutions broaden HID Global?s technology portfolio, accelerate its vertical market expansion, and add new product offerings that help meet customers? evolving needs for integrated, digitized solutions.

Access-IS?s technology, products, and solutions have been developed with a focus on innovative design and quality for over three decades.

From barcode reading and image processing for document scanning to NFC and EMV for mobile ticketing, Access-IS has brought to market a range of devices that have been deployed worldwide in major cities and countries across a number of key verticals including finance, transportation and government.

?Access-IS solutions are a good fit for HID. Strategically aligned with both our existing Extended Access Technologies business and HID?s transport and ticketing solutions in our Identification Technologies business, Access-IS will enhance HID?s industry leadership while positioning us for growth in a variety of attractive markets,? said Bj Source: hidglobal.com