Eviden and HID® bring Access Management to next level with new converged solution for physical and logical access control

Paris, France – September 27, 2023 – Eviden, the Atos Group business leading in security, today announces its partnership with HID®, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions. The collaboration will enable companies using HID technologies for physical and logical access control to access their digital assets using Eviden’s Identity and Access Management suite, commercialized under the “Evidian” brand. With this innovative approach, customers will be able to fully control their physical and logical access using a unique method for both authentications.

While passwords for digital resources are the weak point of many security policies, Eviden’s Enterprise Access Management (EAM) strong authentication solution replaces passwords with Multifactor Authentication (MFA) and covers all authentication scenarios [1].

The OMNIKEY desktop readers including the OMNIKEY 5023 and OMNIKEY 5×27 portfolio are now compatible with the Evidian Identity and Access Management suite, allowing companies using HID technologies for physical access to leverage their credentials to securely and simply access applications, computers, networks or the cloud. They can also benefit from ID integration with digital wallets on smartphones and smartwatches to access buildings, buy meals, connect to their laptops and to critical digital assets.

“Combining physical and logical access control has been a challenge for years since it initially required different means of authentication to grant access to users. Eviden and HID have succeeded in natively integrating HID technologies with Eviden’s Enterprise Access Management suite. This collaboration paves the way for the joint success of our two companies in the converged physical and logical access control market.” said David Leporini, Director of IAM CyberProducts, at Eviden, Atos Group.

“We at HID are delighted with the collaboration with Eviden, on a simplified and effective logical access solution that provides a stronger line of defense.” said Thierry Roz, Managing Director of RFID Business Unit, Extended Access Technologies, HID.

Eviden is a global leader in cybersecurity with a team of over 6,000 security specialists, a large range of cybersecurity products, and a worldwide network of 16 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Its “Evidian” product line is dedicated to Identity & Access Management.

[1] Secure access to user workstations and servers in any situation; secure access to shared workstations; replace user passwords with MFA (secure devices or biometrics); strengthen security by strictly enforcing the password policy; login simultaneously to several PCs or share a unique PC.

About Eviden[1]

Eviden is a next-gen technology leader in data-driven, trusted and sustainable digital transformation with a strong portfolio of patented technologies. With worldwide leading positions in advanced computing, security, AI, cloud and digital platforms, it provides deep expertise for all industries in more than 47 countries. Bringing together 55,000 world-class talents, Eviden expands the possibilities of data and technology across the digital continuum, now and for generations to come. Eviden is an Atos Group company with an annual revenue of c. € 5 billion.

About Atos

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with 107,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 11 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 69 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea), and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

About HID Global

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions give people convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and billions of things are connected through HID technology. We work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses and some of the most innovative companies on the planet. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID has over 4,500 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more information, visit www.hidglobal.com.

[1] Eviden business is operated through the following brands: Alia Consulting, AppCentrica, ATHEA, Atos Syntel, Bull, Cloudamize, Cloudreach, Cryptovision, DataSentics, digital.security, Eagle Creek, EcoAct, Edifixio, Energy4U, Engage ESM, Evidian, Forensik, IDEAL GRP, IDnomic, In Fidem, Ipsotek, Maven Wave, Miner & Kasch, Motiv, Nimbix, Processia, Profit4SF, science+computing, SEC Consult, Visual BI, Worldgrid, X-Perion, zData

Eviden is a registered trademark. © Eviden SAS, 2023.