This has been quite the year for near field communication. The hype around the technology has skyrocketed and enabled handsets are actually being sold in the U.S. In a handful of locations, these handsets can be used for purchases and...
Coke vs. Pepsi. Windows vs. Mac. Visa vs. MasterCard. These well-known rivalries are good for consumers because they create healthy competition. For many years, this seemed to be the case for smart card operating systems. The debate and battle was...
Manufacturers try to rein in the supply chain, but is it in vain? By Autumn Cafiero Giusti, Contributing Editor, AVISIAN Publications When it comes to securing the ID card printer supply chain, the process can be a lot like selling...
For years, travelers have been warned that their mobile phones can demagnetize the mag stripe in a hotel key card. Card industry experts help us find out the truth.
When used properly, biometric templates provide a secure method for identification that is privacy enabling. "It's not the technology, it's how you use the technology that really matters at the end of the day," says Phil Scarfo, senior vice president...
Some scoff at the idea of emerging biometrics, saying that the identification technology as a whole is still emerging. In reality, however, fingerprints have been used to identify criminals for nearly a century and around the world biometrics are used...
To ensure high quality printing for your IDs and to protect your card printer investment and extend its lifespan, remember three simple words: keep it clean. Basic cleaning of desktop printers is a simple, straightforward process that anyone can do...
As campuses switch to contactless smart cards for student IDs and move more applications to the chip are the mag stripe's days numbered? Greater security, increased convenience and reduced wear and tear on cards and readers are just a few...
New technology continues to push the boundaries of holography as an effective ID anti-counterfeiting device. One of the most significant advances has been polycarbonate (PC) security laminates.
Recycling can provide a selling point for cards, but reclaimed plastic often comes in less-than-pure shades of white that can drive away card-industry decision makers. “The biggest concern among card manufacturers is being able to offer a consistent color,” says...
The only publication dedicated to the use of campus cards, mobile credentials, identity and security technology in the education market. CampusIDNews – formerly CR80News – has served more than 6,500 subscribers for more than two decades.
Attn: friends in the biometrics space. Nominations close Friday for the annual Women in Biometrics Awards. Take five minutes to recognize a colleague or even yourself. http://WomenInBiometrics.com
Feb. 1 webinar explores how mobile ordering enhanced campus life, increased sales at UVA and Central Washington @Grubhub @CBORD
