Identification Systems Group

What Identification Systems Group does

Identification Systems Group (ISG) is a private association founded in 1982 that operates a nationwide dealer network in North America, with 26 regional member companies, more than 90 office locations, over 400 sales and service experts, and over 200 certified installation technicians across the US and Canada. ISG member dealers sell, install, integrate, and support identification and security solutions — including photo ID card systems, card printers, ID software, biometric identification, access control, visitor management, time and attendance, campus one-card platforms, patient identification, metal plate marking, and emergency management — for end customers in Government, Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, Corporate, Financial, Hospitality & Retail, Industrial, Casino, and Membership verticals.

ISG does not develop proprietary core technology. Instead, the organization functions as a multi-vendor channel partner, integrating best-of-breed products from a large set of manufacturer partners — notably Entrust, BadgePass, Hirsch, M2SYS, BioConnect, Kanematsu USA, RightPatient, Anviz, Safetrust, LENSEC, Evolv, and others — under its own branding. ISG has selectively introduced its own sub-brands, including the ISG PEAK retransfer card printer line and the TotalCard campus card for healthcare and senior living, and operates an "ISG Seal of Approval" quality certification program for partner products.

Revenue mechanics are dealer-driven: each of the 26 member companies conducts its own local sales, installation, training, and recurring service work, with pricing delivered through custom quotes routed via ISG's website and dealer-locator tool. Combined annual product, solution, and service sales across the entire ISG dealer network exceed $250 million, though ISG as an association entity does not separately disclose its own revenue. The leadership team is led by Executive Director Brian Swistak, succeeding former Executive Director Tom Stiles.

Name

Identification Systems Group

Legal name

Identification Systems Group

Website

https://identificationsystemsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Identification Systems Group (ISG) is a North American dealer network association, founded in 1982, comprising 26 regional member companies that sell, install, and support identification, biometric, access control, visitor management, and credentialing solutions from multi-vendor partners across government, healthcare, education, and corporate markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Identification and Security Solutions

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Internet & Value-Added ISP Services (Managed Router/Wi-Fi, Security, Filtering) (HDAIADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Endpoint & Mobile Asset Management (UEM/MDM Asset Controls) (BPAEAOAI)

Keywords

• Identification security solutions
• Access control systems
• Biometric identification
• Visitor management
• Card issuance systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Shawnee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. ID and Security Product Sales: ISG member dealers sell photo ID card systems, card printers, software, biometric solutions, access control hardware, visitor management systems, wristbands, labels, printer supplies, and accessories. Products come from manufacturer partners including Entrust Datacard, BadgePass, Kanematsu, BioConnect, M2SYS, and others. Combined annual product, solution and service sales exceed $250 million across the network.
2. Professional Services: Member dealers provide consultation, on-site installation, integration, training, and ongoing maintenance services. ISG certified technicians have completed 160 hours of classroom training plus 40 hours per year of continuing education. Services support both local single-site and large-scale nationwide implementations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Identification Systems Group (ISG) is a North American dealer network association that delivers integrated identification and security solutions, including photo ID card systems, card printers, biometric identification, access control, visitor management, time and attendance, campus one-card, patient identification, and tracking software. ISG member dealers provide local on-site assessments, installation, integration, training, and ongoing maintenance support, sourcing hardware and software from manufacturer partners such as Entrust, BadgePass, Hirsch, M2SYS, BioConnect, and Kanematsu.

Product overview

Identification Systems Group (ISG) operates as a nationwide dealer network offering comprehensive identification and security solutions since 1982. The core product offering centers on Photo ID Card Systems, which integrate with ID Card Printers (Entrust Datacard, BadgePass, Kanematsu, ISG PEAK), ID Card Software (BadgeHub, Entrust Instant ID, Safetrust Digital ID), and Photo ID Peripherals (cameras, capture devices). The portfolio expands through specialized modules including Biometric Identification (M2SYS, BioConnect, Anviz), Access Control (physical, logical, mobile credentials), Visitor Management (BadgePass, VisitorTrack), Time & Attendance, and Campus One Card—a unified platform connecting identification, access, dining, bookstore, vending, laundry, and attendance tracking. Healthcare-specific solutions include Positive Patient ID with RightPatient biometric patient management. Additional offerings cover Metal Plate Embossing for industrial applications, ID Tracking Software for asset/personnel management, Emergency Management solutions, Card Issuance for high-volume production, and comprehensive supplies including cards, ribbons, and badging accessories. The modular architecture allows customers to start with basic photo ID and expand to integrated identity management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISG PEAK: ISG's premium line of retransfer card printers for durable, long-lasting photo ID and membership cards.
• TotalCard

Products and services

• Photo ID Card Systems Complete photo ID card issuance solutions for employee, student, patient, visitor, and inmate identification with integrated access control, time tracking, and card printing capabilities. Sold to organizations across government, healthcare, education, corporate, and other verticals through ISG member dealers.
• ID Card Printers

Quantifiable outcome

• Healthcare organizations can lose up to $5 million per year per hospital from denied claims, duplicate records, and medical fraud due to patient misidentification

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

41 partnerships are on record, tiered premier partner, core and product.

• BadgePasspremier partnerTechnology or IntegrationBadgePass is a premier partner providing credential management software, visitor management, access control, time and attendance, and ID card printer solutions. BadgePass solutions are fully integrated with ISG's identification and security offerings.
• Entrustpremier partnerTechnology or IntegrationEntrust (formerly Entrust Datacard) is a premier partner offering card printers, central card issuance systems, EMV solutions, and identity and access management software. Major product lines include Sigma card printers, MX series central issuance systems, and identity solutions.
• Hirschpremier partnerTechnology or IntegrationHirsch is a premier partner providing access control solutions, credential management, and security hardware for physical access control systems.
• M2SYScoreTechnology or IntegrationM2SYS provides biometric identification solutions including fingerprint, iris, and face recognition for patient identification, time and attendance, law enforcement, and various tracking applications. Solutions are used in over 120 countries.
• BioConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationBioConnect provides biometric access control solutions including fingerprint, facial recognition, and mobile authentication devices. Products include BioStation 2, FaceStation F2, and BioConnect Mobile Authenticator.
• Kanematsu USAcoreTechnology or IntegrationKanematsu USA provides retransfer card printers (RTP series) and Swiftpro card printers for high-quality photo ID card issuance. Includes genuine supplies for printer reliability and longevity.
• RightPatientcoreTechnology or IntegrationRightPatient (a KernelIO company) provides biometric patient identification solutions with cloud AI, smart mobile apps, and M2SYS scanners for accurate patient matching in healthcare settings.
• Anviz GlobalproductTechnology or IntegrationAnviz Global provides biometric access control devices including fingerprint and facial recognition readers (C2 Series, FaceDeep 3, FaceDeep 5, VF30 Pro) for identification and access control applications.
• SafetrustproductTechnology or IntegrationSafetrust provides digital ID card and mobile credential solutions including Mobile ID Wallets and SABRE DECALs & Covers for secure mobile access control.
• LENSECproductTechnology or IntegrationLENSEC provides Perspective VMS video management software solutions supporting over 2,500 security camera models for integrated video surveillance systems.
• SentryproductTechnology or IntegrationSentry provides biometric ID and access cards (SentryCard) combining biometric technology with traditional card credentials for enhanced security.
• EvolvproductTechnology or IntegrationEvolv provides touchless security screening solutions including Evolv Express and Evolv eXpedite for weapon detection and visitor screening.
• FEIG ElectronicsproductTechnology or IntegrationFEIG Electronics provides UHF RFID readers for access control and identification applications.
• ProxessproductTechnology or IntegrationProxess provides wireless electronic access control locksets for physical security applications.
• TenveoproductTechnology or IntegrationTenveo provides photo ID cameras including the VLoop TEVO-VL12U for high-quality portrait capture.
• Mobile SolutionsproductTechnology or IntegrationMobile Solutions provides mobile ID and tracking solutions including mobile credential management and portable ID systems.
• Source TechnologiesproductTechnology or IntegrationSource Technologies provides thermal printers for labels, wristbands, and receipts with network connectivity and custom programming options.
• GrantWave ConsultingproductImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGrantWave Consulting provides grant writing services to help organizations secure government grant funding for security solutions, including assessment, application assistance, and project management.
• Midwest Security ProductsproductTechnology or IntegrationMidwest Security Products provides security asset management solutions including MicroKeyVault and Security Asset Manager (SAM) for key and asset tracking.
• XSponseproductTechnology or IntegrationXSponse provides emergency management solutions including X-Shield, X-Detect, X-Wearable, and X-Alert for incident response and personnel tracking.
• SECLOCKproductTechnology or IntegrationSECLOCK provides electronic access control products for physical security applications.
• ELATEC RFID SystemsproductTechnology or IntegrationELATEC RFID Systems provides RFID readers and writers for identification and access control applications.
• PDC IdentiCardproductTechnology or IntegrationPDC IdentiCard provides patient identification wristbands, labels, and healthcare identification solutions.
• ECI SoftwareproductTechnology or IntegrationECI Software provides business management and automation solutions.
• CloudCardproductTechnology or IntegrationCloudCard provides cloud-based photo ID and credential management solutions.
• BradyproductTechnology or IntegrationBrady provides identification solutions and people ID systems for various industries.
• ArchwayproductTechnology or IntegrationArchway provides campus card and identification solutions for educational institutions.
• AtriumproductTechnology or IntegrationAtrium provides campus card and identification solutions for educational institutions.
• Click2EnterproductTechnology or IntegrationClick2Enter provides visitor management and access control solutions.
• Damon CoproductTechnology or IntegrationDamon Co provides identification and security solutions.
• Dowling DouglasproductTechnology or IntegrationDowling Douglas provides identification and security solutions.
• Metal MarkerproductTechnology or IntegrationMetal Marker provides metal plate marking and embossing solutions for industrial identification.
• Howard Technology SolutionsproductTechnology or IntegrationHoward Technology Solutions provides technology solutions for identification and security.
• ZonarproductTechnology or IntegrationZonar provides tracking and verification solutions for fleet and asset management.
• Custom Plastic Card CompanyproductTechnology or IntegrationCustom Plastic Card Company provides custom plastic card manufacturing and printing services.
• ID ConnectionproductTechnology or IntegrationID Connection provides identification and security solutions.
• OD SphinxproductTechnology or IntegrationOD Sphinx provides identification and security solutions including Sphinx Logon Manager for logical access control.
• PEAC SolutionsproductTechnology or IntegrationPEAC Solutions provides identification and security solutions.
• PLIproductTechnology or IntegrationPLI provides plastic card manufacturing and ID solutions.
• PLSproductTechnology or IntegrationPLS provides labeling and identification solutions.
• Bristol ID TechnologiesproductTechnology or IntegrationBristol ID Technologies provides identification and security credential solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• HID Global: Leading manufacturer of physical access control credentials, card printers, RFID readers, and identity solutions. Adjacent to ISG as a primary upstream supplier whose products are resold and integrated by ISG member dealers.
• IDEMIA: Global manufacturer of biometric, identity, and credentialing solutions for government, financial, and enterprise markets. Adjacent to ISG as a manufacturer whose identification products overlap with ISG's biometric and credential portfolio.

Direct peers

• Convergint Technologies: Largest independent security systems integrator in North America, providing design, installation, and service of access control, video surveillance, and ID solutions across enterprise and government customers. Directly comparable to ISG as a multi-vendor security integrator with a national field service footprint.
• Vector Security: Regional security systems integrator providing intrusion, access control, video surveillance, and identification solutions to commercial and enterprise customers across the US. Comparable to ISG's member dealers in service scope and customer profile.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Multi-regional commercial security and life-safety services provider with acquisition-led growth across the US. Comparable to ISG as a roll-up of regional security service providers serving commercial and institutional customers.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Regional fire, life safety, and security integrator with installation, monitoring, and service across the Midwest and Southeast US. Comparable to several ISG member dealers in delivering integrated security and identification solutions to mid-market customers.
• Stanley Security (Securitas Technology): Commercial security integrator and services provider offering access control, intrusion, video, and identification solutions to enterprise customers. Closely comparable to ISG in the access control and credentialed-identity solution space, with similar enterprise field service model.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas (North America Commercial): Global security services and solutions provider with extensive North American commercial security offerings, now including the former Stanley Security business. Overlaps with ISG in enterprise access control and identification solutions as a broad incumbent.
• ADT (Commercial): Incumbent national security provider with broad commercial offerings including intrusion, access control, video, and identification solutions. Comparable to ISG in overlapping enterprise security scope, though ADT's portfolio is much wider and brand-led rather than channel-led.

Emerging players

• Brivo: Cloud-native access control and physical security platform targeting mid-market and enterprise customers with a SaaS delivery model. Comparable to ISG in serving access control demand but represents a competing go-to-market motion (direct cloud) versus ISG's local-dealer model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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