Top Innovations from Five LEAF Community Partners

May 20, 2025

At the heart of the LEAF Community is a powerful alliance of forward-thinking manufacturers who are shaping the future of physical access control. Our community partners are not only pioneers in the security technology industry, but also champions of credential interoperability, and future-ready access control solutions.

Curious to learn how these leaders are changing the game? Here's a closer look at the standout innovations introduced by five of our LEAF Founding Partners and how they’re collectively transforming the way enterprises manage identity and secure spaces:

1. Wavelynx: Secure Access Without Limits

Wavelynx is a foundational voice in the access control movement. Their portfolio of LEAF-compliant readers empowers enterprises to break free from proprietary systems and regain full ownership of their access control credentials.

Innovation highlight: Universal readers that support LEAF credentials, and backward compatibility, offering complete control and interoperability.

2. ASSA ABLOY: Advancing Sustainable and Scalable Access

ASSA ABLOY is pushing the boundaries of sustainable, modular access control. Their LEAF-enabled hardware supports scalable deployment across diverse facilities, from commercial buildings to healthcare environments. With a strong focus on cybersecurity, they ensure organizations can maintain control over both physical and digital identity infrastructure.

Innovation highlight: LEAF-ready devices that reduce installation time while offering high-assurance encryption and real-time audit capabilities.

3. RF IDeas: Bridging Identity and Authentication

RF IDeas brings deep expertise in identity authentication and reader integration. Their LEAF-supported readers are designed to work seamlessly with secure credentials across multiple platforms, including time and attendance, single sign-on, and secure print applications.

Innovation highlight: Cross-platform, LEAF-compatible readers that extend credential utility beyond doors—into every touchpoint of enterprise security.

4. IDEMIA: Enhancing Biometric Security and Smart Credentialing

IDEMIA is a global leader in biometric authentication and identity management. They are on the mission to build mission-critical solutions powered by biometrics and cryptography. As a LEAF Community partner, IDEMIA is bridging the gap between advanced biometric security and credential standards, making high-assurance identity verification both secure and interoperable. Their focus on seamless, privacy-first solutions ensures access control systems are not only smart, but also trustworthy.

Innovation highlight: Biometric readers that integrate with LEAF credentials, combining facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, and secure card access into a unified, flexible access solution.

5. PDQ: American-Made Access Solutions with Secure Architecture

PDQ is known for delivering dependable, American-made door hardware and electronic access control solutions. As a LEAF Founding Partner, PDQ is committed to providing non-proprietary, interoperable access control systems that support long-term flexibility and ownership. Their LEAF-enabled products are built for reliability in high-security commercial, healthcare, and educational environments, without locking customers into closed ecosystems.

Innovation highlight: LEAF-compliant electronic locks and readers that integrate seamlessly with third-party platforms, empowering end users with full credential freedom and lifecycle ownership of their access control system.

Moving the Industry Forward, Together

The LEAF Founding Partners aren’t just building products—they’re laying the groundwork for a more connected, and secure physical security ecosystem. By adhering to the LEAF credential standard, these partners ensure that innovation remains accessible, interoperable, and aligned with the future needs of organizations everywhere.

As a result, customers are no longer locked into single-vendor solutions, they're empowered with freedom, flexibility, and trust.

The LEAF Community is growing. Meet the rest of our LEAF Community Members and stay tuned for more upcoming partner spotlights. Join us as we continue to collaborate with manufacturers and security leaders committed to shaping a smarter, future for access control. Contact us to learn more!

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