HID Global has identified the top trends in the identity technology industry for 2018. The company points towards increased cloud and mobile access adoption, more focus on securing the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics as some of the top trends that will take center stage in developing more intelligent, connected experiences this year.
“Trusted identities will emerge this year as the fundamental building blocks for organizations to create environments that connect people, places and things,” said Samuel Asarnoj, Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy & Business Development with HID Global. “The user experience will be redefined by mobile, IoT and cloud technologies and deliver new capabilities for the future.”
HID Global sees five significant trends in 2018 that will influence how organizations leverage the power of trusted identities.
Organizations embracing the benefits of the cloud
More connected devices and environments drive focus on securing the IoT
Mobile access reaches tipping point for mass market adoption
Convergence of physical and digital security
Data analytics will drive risk-based intelligence for predictive models and new capabilities