How old is your access control technology? The technology behind the cards that your employees use to gain access to your offices might be older than you think... Guess my age Do the cards you are using have a magstripe that you swipe in a reader? Did you know that mag stripes were invented in the 1960’s? That's nearly 60 years ago. For technology, [...]

The world we live in has changed substantially since the arrival of the Coronavirus.  Everyone is adapting to a “new normal” with a heightened level of insecurity, since anyone we interact with might be a source of possible infection.  Each individual is making his or her own decision about safety each time they choose to interact with those outside their “bubble” of trusted persons. [...]

With the rise of the internet there was, of course, a rise in independent journalism and reporting. There are now a bunch of independent journalists and bloggers who are respected and treat reporting with the same respect as any other media or journalistic institution. So, as a major producer of ID cards and press passes in the US, we get quite a few inquiries [...]

You are probably not aware that the common “prox” or key cards used to open 100’s of thousands of doors across America can be copied by anyone in a matter of minutes.  Even though these passive prox cards are used by some of America’s largest and most tech-savvy companies, most people will be shocked to learn that these key cards can be easily [...]

Everyone is familiar with the photo ID cards used by students on a college campus.  They provide access to dorm rooms, allow payment for meals, and are often used for public transportation, among many other things.  In addition, in this day and age, many campuses are requiring teachers and staff to also have photo ID cards as one more way to ensure that only [...]