HID has received two national security industry awards recognising its work on access control modernisation, including a deployment of mobile credentials at Melbourne’s 101 Collins Street and a sustainability-focused award tied to reductions in physical credential use.
HID Mobile Wallet Credentials was named Product of the Year – Access Control Systems at ASIAL’s 2026 Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence. The company also received the Outstanding Security Sustainability Award at the 2026 Australia Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). Both awards were presented in Melbourne on 28 October.
Steve Katanas, Head of HID Physical Access Control Solutions, ANZ, said the two awards reflect what he described as changing priorities in access control upgrades.
“We’re proud to be recognised by both ASIAL and the OSPAs. Today’s organisations are looking beyond technology upgrades alone. They want solutions that strengthen security and user experience while providing the flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs and sustainability priorities over time.”
“The results achieved at 101 Collins Street demonstrate what’s possible when technology partners work closely together to solve real customer challenges. Our collaboration with Kodaa enabled mobile access to be adopted at scale within a complex commercial environment while building on existing infrastructure and creating a foundation for future innovation. That flexibility is becoming increasingly important as organisations modernise their access control environments and plan for future growth.”
The ASIAL award related to deployment of HID Mobile Wallet Credentials at 101 Collins Street, delivered in partnership with Kodaa, described as HID’s digital product development and technology partner. According to the release, the system supports thousands of users across more than 35 commercial tenancies and reached 70% mobile adoption within three months.
The deployment allows tenants and visitors to use mobile wallets rather than physical cards to access building entries, lifts, lockers and end-of-trip facilities. HID said the implementation integrated mobile access with the building’s existing security infrastructure, allowing digital and physical credentials to coexist while simplifying access management.
The OSPA award cited HID’s approach to “sustainable access control modernisation”, including reduced reliance on plastic credentials, extending the life of existing infrastructure, and providing information on the environmental impact of security technologies.
The release also referenced an independent Life Cycle Assessment conducted in accordance with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, which it said found HID Mobile Access delivered a 75% reduction in carbon emissions and an 83% reduction in fossil fuel resource consumption compared with PVC access cards.
