Practice Safe Handling With HID and Access Cards

HID Access Cards

HID and access cards are typically shipped to you shrink wrapped and since they can cost significantly more than traditional PVC it is important to follow these tips;

Take care not to scratch the cards when opening the wrapping, especially when using a sharp implement.

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Proper Access/HID Card Slotting

Access or proximity cards will have slot punch indicators, small dots visible on the card back which show the only allowable slot locations for the card. While it is perfectly acceptable to slot punch your access cards, we strongly suggest using badge grippers or clamps instead. These attachment devices work the same as slot . . . → Read More: Proper Access/HID Card Slotting

HID Global Acquires EasyLobby For Secure Visitor Management Solutions

IRVINE, Calif., – January 3, 2012 – HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced the company has acquired EasyLobby, the industry leader in secure visitor management solutions. The acquisition delivers a number of potential synergies with HID Global’s portfolio across its identity and access management business.

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Types of cards suitable for printed ID badges

There are several types of cards on the market which are suitable for printed ID badges. Most common are standard PVC plastic cards, which are suitable for thermal dye printers. Another type of ID card is the composite, or PVC-PET composite card. Both types of cards are durable and affordable. Composite cards may be . . . → Read More: Types of cards suitable for printed ID badges

Using ID Cards for More than Just ID

Most photo identification cards that are printed with our photo id card printer systems are used for the purpose of identification. Printed plastic cards commonly have a company logo, card holder photo and specific custom information about the person carrying the ID card. The cards may be full color on one or both sides. . . . → Read More: Using ID Cards for More than Just ID

HID Access Cards – How They Work

An HID proximity card is a card with embedded information encoded inside. The information transmitted can allow door activation or login to a networked computer system. With access card systems, reports can be generated to provide specific details as to which card holders have attempted access and which cards have activated entry.

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HID Prox Cards Beef Up Company Security

Many people know that HID access cards are able to allow a cardholder to gain entry into a restricted area. They believe that the card is powerful, but actually, the card itself is not. To be able to allow access, it utillizes access system components such as the access control panel, the computer system, . . . → Read More: HID Prox Cards Beef Up Company Security