HID Global receives 2020 new product of the year award

HID Global receives 2020 new product of the year award

HID Global has announced that its signature line of readers, HID® Signo™, has been named a New Product of the Year for 2020 by Security Today magazine. Recognized in the Access Control Devices/Peripherals category, the new reader line has established a new industry benchmark for the most adaptable, interoperable and secure approach to access control.

“We are pleased to receive this recognition of the HID Signo reader line, which is built on an open platform to provide unprecedented flexibility and a robust set of forward-looking features that optimize workplace experiences,” said Harm Radstaak, Vice President and Managing Director of Physical Access Control Solutions, HID Global. “The accolade validates our innovative approach to readers that deliver smarter and more connected access control, while  supporting the widest range of credential technologies and mobile.”

HID’s new readers are loaded with smart features, including automatic surface detection that recalibrates and optimizes read performance based on the mounting location.  The readers are also IP65-rated with no additional gasket needed and feature a capacitive touch keypad resistant for superior outdoor performance and harsh weather conditions.  The HID Signo reader line also includes Apple’s Enhanced Contactless Polling (ECP) application to support credentials in Apple Wallet.