October 2025 — Austin, TX. HID, a global leader in trusted identity and access solutions, has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon Technology, a Canadian innovator known for its mobile-based passwordless authentication solutions. The acquisition strengthens HID’s position as a front-runner in passwordless access and FIDO2-based identity security.
Expanding HID’s Passwordless Ecosystem
IDmelon’s technology enables smartphones, smart cards, or wearables to function as FIDO2 security keys, providing users with a secure and convenient way to log in without passwords or additional hardware tokens. The solution is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise environments, allowing organizations to adopt modern authentication methods without major infrastructure changes.
By incorporating IDmelon’s technology, HID aims to broaden its digital identity portfolio and offer enterprises greater flexibility in deploying phishing-resistant authentication methods that meet both usability and compliance demands.
Meeting Growing Demand for Phishing-Resistant Authentication
The move reflects a wider market trend: as phishing attacks continue to evolve, organizations are accelerating the transition from traditional multifactor authentication (MFA) to passwordless and FIDO2-based authentication. HID’s acquisition of IDmelon positions it to address this demand with a wider range of device and platform options — from hardware security keys to mobile credentials.
Strategic Fit for HID
HID’s acquisition strategy has focused on expanding its capabilities across the identity lifecycle — from physical access control to digital authentication. IDmelon complements this strategy by adding expertise in mobile-centric passwordless solutions and user-friendly onboarding tools for enterprise environments.
Björn Lidefelt, Executive Vice President and Head of HID, commented in the company’s announcement that this acquisition reinforces HID’s commitment to delivering secure, user-centric, and scalable authentication technologies that help organizations move toward a truly passwordless future.
About HID
HID powers the trusted identities of people, places, and things worldwide. Its products and services include physical access control, identity issuance, and digital authentication technologies used by millions of customers across more than 100 countries.
About IDmelon
Founded in Vancouver, Canada, IDmelon Technology specializes in mobile authentication solutions that transform smartphones and wearables into secure FIDO2 credentials. Its solutions are designed to simplify enterprise deployment of passwordless authentication without requiring users to carry additional hardware tokens.