Isaac Young, VP and Head of FARGO at HID, highlights the company’s presence at GITEX, one of its premier trade shows. With 29 years at HID, Young expresses excitement about the event’s scale and diversity. This year, HID showcases the HDP 5000e, an enhanced version of its industry-standard ID Card Printer & Encoder originally released in 2007.
The HDP 5000e boasts a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions during production, reflecting HID’s commitment to sustainability. It features improved speed, an updated industrial design, and a user-friendly power switch that enhances operational confidence.
Security is a top priority; all data is encrypted, ensuring user privacy while adopting a zero-trust framework. AI plays a crucial role in optimizing badge photos, while HID utilizes a secure GPT for data management. Young notes the overwhelmingly positive market response to the HDP 5000E, affirming its potential in the Middle East and Africa, where demand for government identities and physical cards is rising.
HID anticipates a 5-7% growth in the region over the next five years, emphasizing their commitment to innovation and partnership expansion. Young promises more new products at next year’s event.