HID Signs Agreement to Acquire IDmelon, Expand Passwordless Authentication Capabilities
HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon, a Vancouver-based secure sign-in solution provider that streamlines the adoption of passwordless authentication through its proprietary software platform.
IDmelon’s offering allows users to turn existing identifiers, such as a physical credential, smartphone, or biometric, into enterprise-grade FIDO security keys.
“Users have become acutely aware of the problems with passwords,” said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID. “By adding IDmelon to the HID family, we now provide an easier path to passwordless.” The FIDO standard, or passkey, has emerged as a secure and convenient approach to eliminating passwords and replacing them with phishing-resistant MFA.
Acquisition grows HID’s FIDO authentication offering by enabling existing physical access cards and mobile devices to easily become FIDO2 security keys for digital access.
The IDmelon FIDO Management Platform makes it easier for organizations to move to passwordless authentication. It simplifies the user experience and connects physical and digital access into one seamless solution.
Martin Ladstaetter, SVP and Head of Identity and Access Management Solutions, HID, said, “We are committed to providing seamless, best-in-class passwordless authentication solutions. Now, with IDmelon in our portfolio, we are better equipped to help customers maximize their existing hardware investments by converting existing access cards into converged credentials – secure, multi-use keys that unify physical and logical access across the enterprise.”
Founded in 2019 and a member of the FIDO Alliance, IDmelon is now part of HID’s Identity and Access Management Solutions (IAMS) Business Area. “At IDmelon, our vision is to empower people and organizations to stay focused on their businesses and thrive knowing that their identities are protected,” said Bahram Piri, CEO and Founder of IDmelon. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
