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ID Management – What you should know about it.

IDfunction PIAM manages every physical and logical identity in your organization — from creation to access control — integrated into your existing systems. One central platform, full visibility, no silos.

Posted by
Thomas Ehm
Posted date
May 26, 2026

What is Identity Management — and what can IDfunction PIAM do?

Identity management generally refers to the organization and administration of individual identities within a network, a company, or a country. That sounds like a huge mountain full of obstacles — we'll tell you how to reach the summit.

An efficient ID management system can make the journey less daunting and time-consuming than it might seem. The main function of an ID management system is to manage the identity of each user within a company and control user access to critical information. With IDfunction PIAM you not only keep track of the logical but also the physical access of every individual in your company.

The three levels of Identity Management

Identity Management (IM)

The main goal of an identity management system is to assign a single identity to each member of an organization. Identities can not only be created but also maintained, updated, and monitored.


Identity and Access Management (IAM)

An IAM system provides system managers with the necessary tools to perform various functions — such as changing a user role, tracking user activities, or enforcing ongoing policies.Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM)

PIAM connects the logical and physical worlds of permissions and assignments. A central solution for issuing and managing genuine, trusted identities within a company.IDfunction PIAM by evolutionID

IDfunction PIAM

is evolutionID's PIAM solution — a central platform for managing physical identities and access, which integrates into your existing system landscape via individual interfaces.

Identity management refers to the administration of identities within companies and organizations. That sounds like a huge mountain — we'll show you how to efficiently reach the summit.

About us
For more than two decades, evolutionID has helped organizations bring clarity and control to identity and access. We focus on what matters most: secure, reliable processes that are simple to operate and built to last.

We bring together Physical Identity & Access Management (PIAM), card and employee management, and RFID‑supported workflows into one coherent approach. Our modular building blocks allow identity and access systems to adapt over time—without disrupting what already works. The result is less complexity, more transparency, and greater confidence in everyday operations.

As a long‑term partner, we guide our customers step by step—from analysis and architecture to implementation, migration, and ongoing support. With teams in Munich, Bonn, and Frankfurt, we work closely with organizations across the DACH region to create access infrastructures that stay secure, stable, and ready for what comes next.