A “smart card” is defined as any pocket-sized card with an embedded computer chip. They are generally made of plastic, although since 2009 a Japanese company has manufactured reusable financial smart cards made from paper. Smart cards can serve many purposes, from identification to data storage, and the industry is expected to grow rapidly in the years [...]
ID cards have become an essential part of the workplace environment, especially when it comes to safety and security.By equipping your employees with well-designed ID badges, you’re able to streamline the personnel process and easily determine who does and does not belong in your building.Designing the right ID card is imperative when it comes to achieving [...]
On any given day, you may see hundreds of visitors come and go through the lobby of your facility. They might be guests, employees are their family members, delivery personnel or other workers. As a business owner or manager, you are likely concerned about providing a welcoming environment for your visitors, but it is also important to [...]
ID cards and ID card systems are being used more and more to increase and improve security for a wide range of areas, operations, and/or professions. In this blog post we’ll point out four different security features that can help makeyour ID card system that much more secure and difficult to duplicate. 1. Difficult to [...]
More and more schools across the U.S. are including ID cards systems in their school safety programs as administrators continue to increase campus security with cost effective and minimally intrusive solutions. Many schools in the past have used ID cards simply to determine whether or not a student was a part of that particular institution in order [...]
One of the most important aspects of an ID card has to be the ID card photo. And so having the right ID card camera is incredibly important. However, when choosing an ID card camera, as opposed to just a digital camera, there are some things you must think about besides usual considerations like cost and [...]
Buying an ID card system is a a big decision, however there are several components of having an effective identification system that are often overlooked. In this blog post we share the seven "extras" that help maintain and streamline any ID ard system.1. Printer Cleaning SuppliesOwning an ID card system not only means that you can produce [...]
Finding the right ID card system for you can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be! In this infographic we point out five important aspects to consider when choosing an ID card system. It's not just about the ID cards and ID card printers, there are many things to consider before making this [...]
So why do we need ID cards? In what situations are ID cards not only helpful but necessary? In this blog post we will explain the 5 most popular types of ID card solutions as well as why so many people (businesses, governments, etc.) have implemented the use of ID cards. The 5 [...]
The answer depends on what you’re going to be using it for, however many businesses are using smart cards as their primary security ID solution.Generally speaking, a smart ID card is a sophisticated ID card that has an embedded microchip inside of it. This chip is used to store everything from personal data to radio signals in [...]