While many advanced ID programs have moved to smart cards and contactless chips, older identification technologies like the barcode still have a role to play. In many corporate and campus card systems, the barcode is a rapid and cost effective way to drive an ID number into a system for item checkout, tracking and similar low-security functions. This article provides an understanding of the basics of barcode technology for ID professionals and card issuers.

It is that time of year, time for the annual conference of the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU). This year’s conference is on February 23-27 at the John Ascuaga Nugget Resort in Reno, Nevada. If you are implementing a new campus card program or looking to expand an existing program, NACCU 2002 is […]

The following is a collection of thoughts and analysis from several vendor representatives. While the sources shall remain anonymous, we felt that their collective views were a fair representation and offer valuable insight into one side of the RFP process. The RFP is one of the most important, yet unwieldy processes in higher education. For […]

Canadian Resellers to Benefit From Increased Accessibility to Expanding ID Card/Badge Market CAMARILLO, Calif., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Zebra Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ZBRA), the worldwide leader in bar code labeling solutions and plastic card printers, today announced that it entered into a distribution agreement with EMJ Data Systems, Ltd. (Toronto: EMJ), a leading Canadian distributor […]

New York, January 28, 2002 – The Smart Card Alliance, a non-profit association working to accelerate the widespread adoption of multiple applications for smart card technology, today released the white paper entitled, “Secure Personal Identification Systems: Policy, Process and Technology Choices for a Privacy-Sensitive Solution.” Due to an increased awareness in physical security and demands […]

January 23, 2002 – Identity theft was the most common type of U.S. consumer fraud complaint in 2001, federal statistics released on Wednesday showed. Link to the Reuters article

PRNewswire NEW YORK, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/– American Express and CanadianImperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) today announced a milestone agreement for CIBC to issue American Express-branded credit cards in Canada. The news means that American Express has established its first card-issuing partnership in Canada. In addition, CIBC has become the first Canadian bank to offer both […]