Fargo Electronics has introduced a DESFire encoding option for its card printer/encoders that will produce a secure contactless card capable of a high speed connection between the card and reader. This industry first for a desktop printer is ideal in areas where speed and security are important, such as in access control, government, financial and […]

< ? $key="8765"; ?> Tourists use smart cards to select attractions in major U.S. cities It has been some time since we reported on the use of contact chip cards for a consumer loyalty, frequency, or related application. But the lull has ended. Marketing company, Smart Destinations, is issuing smart cards in a number of […]

Architectures for card issuance systems can be categorized as either centralized or distributed in nature. Each scenario presents a unique set of opportunities, and perhaps more importantly, security risks that must be understood and addressed. There is a macro and a micro distinction that can be made when defining the two types of issuance architectures. […]

< ? $key="7654"; ?> The future of campus card systems continues to change rapidly. It seems that the market and the applications look different with each passing month. In this issue the changing perspective can be seen in the consolidation of two of the major system vendors, a legal challenge that threatens to curtail a […]

Berklee College of Music announced today the successful launch of its new, upgraded campus ID card; “The Berklee Card.” The card is used for identification and swipe access to services and cashless payments all over campus – at the bookstore, libraries, copy center, vending machines, laundry facilities, all on-campus food service locations – and at […]

Muehlbauer, which has coined a market segment it calls “Tecurity,” has launched a combined milling and implanting system, the CMI 3010plus, which it says can handle all common chip types as well as the new flip chip-mounted module tapes. Muehlbauer, a worldwide provider of technologically innovative security solutions in a market segment termed by the […]

PERSONA, a developer of electronic access locking systems for college campus , can now interface with the Blackboard Transaction System, eliminating the need for campuses to keep separate databases and improving data accuracy. With the new interface, PERSONA’s offline access control products–commonly used in residence halls, common areas, and classrooms–can be seamlessly integrated into the […]

by Danny Smith, ColorID (www.colorid.com) One of the biggest differences between printing on blank PVC (Mag Stripe) card stock and proximity cards is the cost difference of the cards. Blank card stock may cost less than a dollar per card while Proximity cards average $3 – $8 (depending on options). Mistakes in the printing of […]

RFID helps prevent wrong-site surgery and other medical mishaps By Marisa Torrieri A patient needs a new knee. A nurse marks a big “X” on his right knee. Think “X” marks the spot? Sometimes surgeons don’t and they operate on the wrong knee. At best, wrong-site surgeries like these turn into a multi million-dollar lawsuit. […]

< ? $key="3456"; ?> Things are happening on campus this month in addition to graduation. New software editions, new uses for proximity cards, and new imaging solutions are among the things our CR80News editorial team uncovered in recent weeks. Blackboard hopes its new Universal Edition™ will have universal appeal to both existing and potential clients […]