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HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it will preview its new centralized reader management solution, HID Linq™, at GSX 2023.

HID Linq is designed to make the configuration and updates of physical access systems simpler, faster, and more efficient.

HID Signo™ readers compatibility

Managing readers has become more time-consuming than ever, and we are excited to be showcasing our solution at GSX,” said Sanjay Roy, Senior Director for Device Management with HID. “Our initial HID Linq offering is compatible with our entire line of HID Signo™ readers and its capabilities will be extended over time across a wide landscape of devices, connectivity, and management software."

"Our vision is to streamline the secure process of remotely managing access control devices and major credential technologies across the full spectrum of on-prem, cloud, and mobile deployments.” 

Open Supervised Device Protocol

Users can simultaneously update multiple HID Signo™ readers connected to a Mercury redboard controller

HID will demonstrate how users can simultaneously update multiple HID Signo™ readers connected to a Mercury red board controller via Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) or by using a serial adapter over a USB connection.

Even the largest reader fleets can be updated quickly and easily.

Solutions at display

The company will also be demonstrating a variety of solutions that power the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things across multiple vertical market segments at the conference: 

  • Mobile Access for new workplace experiences: Attendees will see HID Origo cloud-based access control enabling Employee Badge in Apple Wallet interactions with standard and BLE/NFC readers and phones. Also featured: are multi-technology, mobile-enabled HID Signo readers tailored for kiosks.
  • Government Solutions: HID will demonstrate its pivCLASS and Signo PIV reader products.
  • Visitor Management Solutions for safer and more secure workplaces: HID will showcase the latest capabilities, including multi-language support and on-screen visitor check-in alerts and front-desk instructions. Attendees can use the solution at the booth to experience its benefits first-hand.
  • Innovations in card personalization: Includes live demonstrations of HID’s secure and scalable, cloud-based HID® FARGO® Connect™ platform that cuts card waste and costs. Also, on display are HID®ELEMENT UV inkjet with exclusive printing technology, and best-in-class HDP6600 re-transfer card printing solution.
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