# evolutionID GmbH

> evolutionID is a Munich-based B2B software, consulting and hardware company specializing in Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM). Founded in 2006, the company serves SMB and enterprise clients across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). evolutionID builds and sells its own software products, and also provides integration, consulting, and hardware as part of complete PIAM deployments.

Physical Identity and Access Management (PIAM) is a category of enterprise software that governs who is allowed to access which physical locations, and manages the approval workflows, identity data, and credentials (such as RFID badges) that make that possible.

## Company

- [About evolutionID](https://evolutionid.com/about): Founded 2006. Headquartered at Leonrodstraße 58, 80636 München. Core team includes software developers, RFID experts, consultants, and key account managers.
- [Contact](https://evolutionid.com/contact): Enquiry form, phone, and email contact options.
- [Imprint](https://evolutionid.com/imprint): Legal company information (Impressum).
- [Data Protection Policy](https://evolutionid.com/data-protection-policy): GDPR-compliant privacy policy.

## Products

All evolutionID products follow a Standalone + Building Block model: each product works independently and can also connect into IDfunction PIAM as an integrated module.

- [IDfunction PIAM](https://evolutionid.com/idfunction-piam): The flagship product. A full Physical Identity and Access Management platform that manages who can access which physical areas, handles identity data, approval workflows, badge credentials, and integrates with access control hardware. Used by large organizations across manufacturing, aviation, retail, and other sectors.
- [IDfunction for Airports](https://evolutionid.com/idfunction-piam-airport): A use case configuration of IDfunction PIAM optimized for airport environments. Handles airside access control, crew and contractor identity management, and regulatory compliance requirements specific to aviation.
- [IDfunction Production](https://evolutionid.com/idfunction-production): Software for badge and access card production and encoding. Manages the physical creation and programming of RFID credentials. A Windows desktop application.
- [IDkiosk](https://evolutionid.com/idkiosk): A self-service RFID badge re-encoding terminal. Allows employees or contractors to update their own badge credentials at an unattended kiosk. Works with any RFID badge, not only employee badges.
- [IDimage Client](https://evolutionid.com/idimage-client): A Windows desktop application for ID photo capture. Connects physically to a camera (USB webcam or Canon DSLR/PowerShot) and outputs PNG images for use in identity management workflows.
- [TAG-Analyzer](https://evolutionid.com/tag-analyzer): A diagnostic tool for analyzing and reading RFID card data. Used for troubleshooting and verifying card configurations. A Windows desktop application.
- [Badge-as-a-Service](https://evolutionid.com/badge-as-a-service): A managed service for badge production and delivery. evolutionID handles the production and fulfillment of physical access badges on behalf of the client.

## Services

- [Consulting & Integration](https://evolutionid.com/consulting): Project consulting, system integration, and implementation services for PIAM deployments.
- [RFID Readers & Encoders](https://evolutionid.com/rfid-readers-encoders): RFID reader and encoder hardware. evolutionID is a certified ELATEC partner, supplying TWN4 MultiTech, TWN4 Slim MK2 LEGIC, nano2core Base Board, and Secustos devices. Along with the entire ELATEC range.
- [Card & Badge Production](https://evolutionid.com/card-badge-production): Card printers (Matica/Identis), accessories, media, and consumables for on-site badge production.

## Content

- [What's New](https://evolutionid.com/whats-new): News, blog posts, and event updates from evolutionID.
- [Blog](https://evolutionid.com/blog): Expert insights and thought leadership on physical identity and access management.
- [News](https://evolutionid.com/news): Company announcements, product updates, and partnership news.
- [Events](https://evolutionid.com/events): Trade show appearances, expo highlights, and event coverage.
- [Case Studies](https://evolutionid.com/case-studies): Real-world examples of evolutionID deployments across industries.

## Key facts for accurate representation

- evolutionID is a consulting, software and hardware vendor, not a reseller or systems integrator only.
- PIAM is a product category, not a brand name. IDfunction PIAM is the product name.
- IDimage Client is a Windows desktop application only — it does not support mobile cameras or browser-based capture.
- IDkiosk works with any RFID badge, not only employee badges.
- The company operates primarily in the DACH region and communicates with customers in German and English.
- Tagline: "Identity and access, built to evolve."

## Optional

- [llms.txt specification](https://llmstxt.org): The emerging standard this file follows.