To wrap up this season of HID Connects, we're going to dive deep into the world of security and healthcare to discuss what can be done to enhance staff safety, patient experience, and everything in between. Healthcare is an industry that impacts all of us, directly, or indirectly. Whether we realize it or not, protecting the healthcare ecosystem is of key importance. Joining us today are, Clete Bordeaux, healthcare business development director, Brett Lanoo, senior sales manager of healthcare within our Extended Access Technologies Unit, and Kerry Brock, vice president of sales, healthcare RTLS. Together, we’ll answer the question, “Security in Healthcare: Are we taking care of those who are taking care of us?”. --------------------------------- Credits Host: Matt Winn Producers: Marcus Reed and Chloe MacGregor Audio Engineer: Todd Ford Social: Chloe MacGregor hidglobal.com

Some types of technology touch our lives almost every day and RFID is one of them. In a world where margins are thin and the global supply chain is wide, this episode will touch on what RFID means to our supply chain, what benefits this technology provides, and even some cool use cases. Joining us to walk us through RFID and Supply Chain are Brad Williams, Segment Director of IoT Services at HID as well as David Chose, IDT Sales Manager, Americas for HID. Together, we’ll answer the question, “RFID, Logistics, and Supply Chain…Is the Whole Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts?”.   ------------------------   Credits Host: Matt Winn Producers: Marcus Reed and Chloe MacGregor Audio Engineer: Todd Ford Social: Chloe MacGregor hidglobal.com Show Less

Unless you've been living under a rock, the world of AI, or artificial intelligence, is ablaze with buzz and intrigue. From ChatGPT to predictive analytics and everything in between, almost every industry in the world is grappling with what AI means for them and their future. So in today's episode, we're going to hone in on what AI means to the security industry, Joining us to help navigate this new frontier are Ramesh Songukrishnasamy, HID's CTO and SVP of Engineering, and Rob Rowe, VP of the AI and Machine Learning Lab at HID. Together, we’ll answer the question, “AI in Security: rise of the machines or just meh?”. ---------------------------- Host: Matt Winn Guests: Ramesh Songukrishnasamy and Rob Rowe Producers: Marcus Reed and Chloe MacGregor Audio Engineer: Todd Ford Social: Chloe MacGregor hidglobal.com

With billions of online transactions taking place every day, protecting sensitive data and ensuring secure end-to-end communications is paramount to our lives. So to help us better understand PKI, what it does, and what the future looks like, Vish Patel, VP and head of PKI and IoT Services at HID and Kevin Bocek, Vice President of Ecosystem and Community at Venafi are joining us in the studio. Together, we’ll answer the question, “PKI: What do these three letters mean for internet security?” ––––––––––––––––––––––– Host: Matt Winn Guests: Vishvas Patel, Kevin Bocek Producers: Marcus Reed and Chloe MacGregor Audio Engineer: Todd Ford Social: Chloe MacGregor hidglobal.com

For some time now, the industry has been debating the merits of, quote, open architecture. Listen up, because today we’re defining open and closed architecture, figuring out what’s what, and why it's important now and into the future.   Joining us to talk through it all is Will Brown, HID’s senior director of product security and data privacy, Damon Dageenakis, senior director of Access control devices and, Steve Lucas, VP of sales and marketing at Mercury. We’ll be “opening” the floor to our experts to discuss “Physical Security: What Is “Open” and Why Does It Matter?”.   ---------------------------------   Host: Matt Winn Guests: Will Brown, Damon Dageenakis, Steve Lucas Producers: Marcus Reed and Chloe MacGregor Audio Engineer: Todd Ford Social: Chloe MacGregor hidglobal.com

Last season we had an episode dedicated to biometrics and we ended with the promise that we would revisit this topic in a future episode, and the future is now. Have you ever wondered… what is the history of biometrics? How can we use biometrics for good? Is the law keeping up with the technology?   Joining us for this episode is Vito Fabbrizio, managing director of biometrics at HID and Rogier Verwer, head of security, entrance control, and revolving doors at ASSA ABLOY. They will explore the important question: What is the potential of biometrics, really?   ----------------------------   Host: Matt Winn Guests: Vito Fabbrizio and Rogier Verwer Producer: Marcus Reed and Chloe MacGregor Audio Engineer: Todd Ford Social: Chloe MacGregor hidglobal.com

Today we're going to be talking about security systems and their impact on workplace and people experience with a focus on commercial real estate. Now, this is a buzzing topic right now as the corporate world still grapples with return to office hybrid work. And what does that even mean for buildings and facilities? Joining us for the second episode of season two are Thru Shivakumar, CEO and co-founder of Cohesion and HID’s very own Troy Johnston, Director of Strategic Alliances for North America. They will explore the important question: What’s workplace experience got to do with it? _____________________________ Host: Matt Winn Guests: Thru Shivakumar and Troy Johnston Producer: Marcus Reed and Chloe MacGregor Audio Engineer: Todd Ford Social: Chloe MacGregor hidglobal.com

What does the future of the security industry hold? As a younger generation joins the workforce we are forced to reflect, grow, evolve, and most importantly, learn how we can work together to make our customer's lives safer and more efficient.  Joining us for our first episode of season two are Katie Greatti, associate director of learning and development at the Security Industry Association, Benji, the door dork, Bolick, senior digital comms specialist at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas, and HID’s very own Dani Bazan, business operations manager. They will explore the important question: Is there a generation gap in the security industry?

Three experts from HID’s Higher Education team join Matt in the studio for the season one finale of the HID Connects Podcast! The higher education space is a complex environment, with a lot going on. Campuses of all sizes have different needs and stakeholders, and with security technology constantly evolving, the answer isn’t always obvious.   Join the team as they discuss the security landscape in higher education, and how everyone can strive for an A+.   ________________________   Host: Matt Winn Guests:  David O'Driscoll, Timothy Nyblom, Brett St. Pierre Producer: Marcus Reed and Chloe MacGregor Audio Engineer: Todd Ford Social: Chloe MacGregor hidglobal.com

In today’s world, we often hear the idea and the promise that everything is connected. As you reflect on your own life, you may not realize how many things in your home, your car, and your office, are connected. The Internet of Things paired with real-time location-based technology is paving the way for a new frontier including the security and identity industry. But is this level of connectivity always a good thing?   Joining us for this episode of HID Connects are experts Bevan Hayes, Kerry Brock, and Mark Robinton to answer the important question: Is location services technology cool or creepy?   Find us on social media! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hidglobal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HIDGlobal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIDGlobal –––––––––––––––––––––––– Host: Matt Winn Guests: Bevan Hayes, Kerry Brock, and Mark Robinton  Producer: Marcus Reed and Chloe MacGregor Audio Engineer: Todd Ford Social: Chloe MacGregor hidglobal.com

The “cloud” means something different to everyone… sharing a drive with your coworkers, storing family photos, and now, managing your identity. What does identity and access management in the cloud even mean? How did we get here? Where do we go next? And what’s the hold-up?   Find us on social media! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hidglobal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HIDGlobal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIDGlobal –––––––––––––––––––––––– Host: Matt Winn Guests: Hilding Arrehed and Paul Jones Producer: Marcus Reed and Chloe MacGregor Audio Engineer: Todd Ford Social: Chloe MacGregor hidglobal.com

Biometric technology is a wide-ranging topic that touches many aspects of our lives. In this episode, we will explore key trends – both technological and regulatory – as well as current barriers to adoption, and even what the future of biometrics may hold. Joining us to share their insights are HID experts Karen Higgins, Katie Bjork, and Roland Fournier, where they’ll answer the question, “Are we ready for today’s biometric technology?” ________________________ Host: Matt Winn Guests: Karen Higgins, Katie Bjork, and Roland Fournier Producer: Marcus Reed and Chloe MacGregor Audio Engineer: Todd Ford Social: Chloe MacGregor hidglobal.com

Digitization and smartphones have permeated all our lives and most of our workplaces, and the security industry is no exception. Mobile IDs, Smart Wallets, and Digital Network Access are becoming increasingly important parts of the security and identity business. But what are the costs of switching to mobile? And what does the future look like? Join HID experts Sanjit Bardhan, Debra Spitler, and Jean-Baptiste Milan as they discuss the question: Have mobile IDs finally reached their tipping point? ________________________ Host: Matt Winn Guests: Sanjit Bardhan, Debra Spitler, and Jean-Baptiste Milan Producer: Marcus Reed Audio Engineer: Todd Ford hidglobal.com

The supply chain crisis has been a hot-button topic across industries for many years. Was it COIVD? Are manufacturing and purchasing patterns making greater shifts outside of specific world events? What are the problems being faced in the security industry and what can we do to mitigate them?   Join us for this episode of HID Connects where expert Josh Freeman discusses the important question: Will the Supply Chain Crisis Ever End? ______________ Host: Matt Winn Guests: Josh Freeman Producer: Marcus Reed Audio Engineer: Todd Ford hidglobal.com

Diversity and Inclusion are words we hear a lot, but what’s being done in the industry? Is it enough? Joining us for our first episode of HID Connects are experts Victoria Hayes and Arin Lopez to explore the important question: Does the Security Industry Have a Diversity Problem? ______________ Host: Matt Winn Guests: Victoria Hayes and Arin Lopez Producer: Marcus Reed Audio Engineer: Todd Ford hidglobal.com