The newest printer from Evolis, the Securion, offers a series of new features to aid in secure ID issuance. Password protection to avoid unauthorized printing, physical locking of the feeder to deter theft of cards and ribbons, as well as full-card lamination for durability and holograph application. Evolis Introduces Securion its new printer for highly […]

Instant issuance solutions like CardWizard let campuses produce branded plastic By Chris Corum, Executive Editor If you have a bank-issued debit card in your wallet, chances are that it has a MasterCard or Visa logo on it. But if you have a campus card with a bank account attached, odds are it does not. More […]

You want to deploy RFID. But it costs too darn much. We in the biz hear those kinda complaints constantly. So it’s no surprise Printronix is trying to change that, by higlighting a $3,695 pricetag as a big selling point for its new SL4M UHF RFID Printer and Encoder. The price, says Printronix, is ideal […]

A collaboration between Higher One and HID Global has led to development of a campus card that includes both proximity access control and a debit MasterCard. Unveiled at NACCU, the new card can monitor access to dorm rooms and campus buildings while also being used to buy books, meals, clothing and more both on- and […]

Want to learn more about smart cards…way more? The Smart Card Alliance has unveiled a six-hour, nine module $99 course that covers security, contactless cards, biometrics, card issuance, access control, financial applications, and more. PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ – Smart cards are becoming commonplace around the world, used in financial, healthcare, identity, security, transportation and telecommunications […]

“The AD-222 offers significant improvements which deliver solid benefits to our growing base of customers,” George Reynolds, VP of global sales and marketing, said in a press release. “And the AD-222 is “plug-and-play” (with the AD-220 or similar size tag) moving seamlessly into the same position in an existing application. What else makes it a […]

GSA seeks new vendor for managed services By Chris Corum, Executive Editor The Government Services Administration (GSA) was instrumental in the federal agencies’ successful compliance with last year’s October 27 deadline for PIV card issuance. That is because the GSA’s HSPD-12 Managed Services Office (MSO) actually issued the cards for 39 contracted agencies. It is […]

Support for the iCLASS® contactless technology from HID is expected to be available (Q2 2007) in the SmartCity® smart card offering from SmartCentric Technologies. According to SmartCentric, this will include cashless purchases at POS, vending machines, laundry, printers, and dining as well as both logical access and physical access. The SmartCity platform is used by […]

VeriSign’s Card Management System has received General Services Administration approval for FIPS 201-compliant Shared Service Provider PKI certificates, enabling government agencies to quickly comply with FIPS 201 processes, including enrollment, document capture, biometric capture, card production, credentialing and printing. MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – VeriSign, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure for the networked world, […]

HID Global has promoted William Burns to managing director of the company’s Asia Pacific operation, signaling what HID calls a strategic alignment to meet a growing demand in the area. Mr. Burns’ responsibility will include establishing the company’s business objectives, strategy, and tactical action plans for the region. Irvine, CA. – HID Global, a leading […]