2025 Year in Review

As we step into 2026 as one Hirsch — a truly unified global leader — let's celebrate the milestones that defined 2025. This was a year of groundbreaking product advancements, industry accolades, strategic leadership additions, and real-world impact for our customers across government, education, healthcare, aerospace, and critical infrastructure.

From earning federal approvals and prestigious awards to launching innovative platforms and strengthening our team, 2025 reinforced our commitment to delivering clarity, control, and confidence through brilliantly simple, scalable security solutions.

Key Highlights from 2025 

Product Innovation & Compliance Milestones 

• March: Velocity 3.8.6 and ScrambleFactor SF.3 achieved GSA APL FIPS 201-13.02 approval, ensuring FICAM compliance for federal access control. 

• March: Previewed Velocity Central, our unified security monitoring platform integrating access, video, intrusion, and more, now recognized with the 2025 Security Today New Product of the Year Award. 

• June – August: Advanced phishing-resistant authentication with FIPS 140-3 validated uTrust FIDO2 GOV Security Keys, winning the 2025 CyberSecured Award. 

• September: Launched Velocity 3.9, redefining security management with TLS 1.3 compliance, enhanced integrations, and operational efficiencies. 

• Throughout the Year: Delivered on-demand webinars on perimeter protection, cloud transitions, FIDO migrations, and partner programs. 

Industry Recognition 

• Velocity earned the 2025 Secure Campus Award for advancing safety in K-12 and higher education. 

• Velocity Central named 2025 Security Today New Product of the Year. 

• uTrust FIDO2 GOV Security Keys won the 2025 CyberSecured Award for authentication excellence. 

Leadership & Global Growth 

• March: Appointed Scott Elliott as Chief Revenue Officer to drive worldwide expansion. 

• April: Welcomed industry pioneer John Moss to the board for strategic innovation. 

• July: Achieved ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and sustainability. 

• August: Named Richard Huison Managing Director for Hirsch UK and TDSi, accelerating European growth. 

• December: Announced full global unification, with Hirsch Group operating worldwide under the single Hirsch brand effective January 1, 2026. 

Customer Impact Stories in the U.S. 

• Astrotech Space Operations: Secured mission-critical satellite processing

• Jaguar Courtyard Housing: Modernized student housing with cloud-based access control 

• Columbus ISD: Unified video and access for safer Texas schools

• Sun Health: Standardized protection across healthcare communities with cloud-based access control

Global Adventure & Unification

Our sponsored Class40 sailboat, skippered by Mikael Mergui and Kéni Piperol, completed the challenging TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Atlantic crossing, mirroring Hirsch’s own journey of resilience, precision, and global connection.

Happy New Year!

These achievements reflect our focus on unified security and limitless possibilities. Thank you to our customers, partners, and teams for making 2025 extraordinary.

As one Hirsch in 2026, we're ready to deliver even more effortless protection — from perimeter to core, and beyond!