HID Global has announced its acquisition of IXLA, a provider of card and passport personalization technology that integrates biometric data encoding and secure digital identity features into physical credentials. The move comes as governments worldwide face increasing challenges with document fraud and identity theft. According to recent industry data, financial losses from identity fraud reached $56 billion in 2023, driving demand for more sophisticated security solutions. IXLA’s technology specializes in high-precision laser engraving and micro-optic security features for identity documents.