Aaron Ritter

Choosing the Right Access Card Format

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Aaron Ritter March 7th, 2025 4 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards | Mobile Access Control

Choosing the Right Access Card Format: A Comprehensive GuideSelecting the right access card format is crucial for security, compatibility, and future scalability. With multiple card formats available—each offering different levels of security,... more »

Compatible Cards for your Access Card Reader

Compatible Cards for your Access Card Reader

Aaron Ritter March 7th, 2025 4 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards | Mobile Access Control

Access Card Readers and Compatible Cards: Choosing the Right Access System for Your Business, School, or Manufacturing PlantSecurity is a top priority for any organization, whether it’s a business, school, or manufacturing plant. One of the most... more »

First-Time Access Card Buyer’s Guide

First-Time Access Card Buyer’s Guide

Aaron Ritter March 5th, 2025 3 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards

A First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Ordering Access CardsIf you’re ordering Proximty or Access credentials for the first time, the process can seem overwhelming. However, getting it right is crucial to ensuring your cards work seamlessly with... more »

Choosing the Best Photo ID Card Printer

Choosing the Best Photo ID Card Printer

Aaron Ritter March 3rd, 2025 5 minute read Photo ID Printers | Photo ID Card Printer Support Blogs

Choosing the Best Photo ID Card Printer for Your Business, Healthcare Facility, College, or UniversitySelecting the right photo ID card printer for your organization is crucial to ensuring seamless identification processes, security, and efficiency. Whether... more »

Access Card Evolution and Its Security Significance

Access Card Evolution and Its Security Significance

Aaron Ritter February 26th, 2025 4 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards | Mobile Access Control

The Evolution of the Access Card and Its Significance to Safety and Security!The Access Card have been a pinnacle of physical security for decades, providing a reliable method for controlling entry to buildings, facilities, and restricted areas. As... more »

New HID Fargo HDP5000e: Superior Card Printing

New HID Fargo HDP5000e: Superior Card Printing

Aaron Ritter January 27th, 2025 3 minute read Photo ID Printers

New HID Fargo HDP5000e ID Card Printer: Cutting-Edge Technology for Superior Card PrintingThe HID Fargo HDP5000e ID Card Printer is the latest in retransfer printing technology, setting a new standard for high-quality ID card printing. This... more »

Is the Fargo HDP5000 Printer and its Supplies Discontinued?

HID Fargo HDP5000 Discontinued ID Card Printer

Aaron Ritter October 22nd, 2024 2 minute read Photo ID Printers | Photo ID Card Printer Support Blogs

Is the Fargo HDP5000 Printer and its Supplies Discontinued?Announcement from HID Global!As part of our commitment to streamline our product offerings and enhance our portfolio, HID Global has begun the process of discontinuing the HID Fargo HDP5000... more »

HID Signo Readers: Transitioning from Proximity to SEOS

HID Signo Readers: Transitioning from Proximity to SEOS

Aaron Ritter October 10th, 2024 4 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards | Mobile Access Control

HID Signo Readers: The Seamless Transition from Proximity to SEOS TechnologyHID Signo readers are the next generation of access control readers, offering advanced technology and improved security. For organizations looking to upgrade their systems,... more »

Keeping Your ID Card Printer Clean & Best Practices

Keeping Your ID Card Printer Clean & Best Practices

Aaron Ritter October 1st, 2024 4 minute read Photo ID Cards | Photo ID Printer Ribbons & Supplies | Photo ID Printers

Having an ID card printer is a valuable tool for businesses, schools, hospitals and organizations. These printers help create professional ID cards for employees, students, contractors or visitors. However, like any other machine, your ID card printer... more »

Embrace the Future of Access Control with HID Signo Readers

Embrace the Future of Access Control with HID Signo Readers

Aaron Ritter August 22nd, 2024 3 minute read Mobile Access Control

Embrace the Future of Access Control with HID Signo ReadersAs the landscape of security evolves, the need for more sophisticated systems becomes increasingly apparent. In the world of access control, HID Global has been a pioneering force, particularly with... more »

Eco-Friendly Lanyards and Badge Holders

Eco-Friendly Lanyards and Badge Holders

Aaron Ritter August 6th, 2024 2 minute read Photo Badge Accessories

Sustainability has become a concern for individuals and businesses alike. From reducing carbon footprints to minimizing waste, eco-friendliness is evident across various industries. Security and access control products are no exception, eco-friendly lanyards and... more »

Contractor Management with OnLocation

Contractor Management with OnLocation

Aaron Ritter January 2nd, 2024 4 minute read Visitor Management

Efficient Contractor Management with OnLocationMRI OnLocation software is a game-changer for Contractor Management, and in this blog, we'll dive into the reasons why. As someone working in the field of security and access control products in Canada, you... more »

Mobile Access Control: Enhancing Security and Efficiency

Mobile Access Control: Enhancing Security and Efficiency

Aaron Ritter August 21st, 2023 3 minute read Mobile Access Control

In today's fast-paced, digitalized world, traditional key cards and physical access control systems are becoming relics. Mobile access control has revolutionized how businesses manage their security and efficiency in the workplace. By leveraging... more »

HID iClass Card Price Increase and Lead Time Increase

HID iClass Card Price Increase and Lead Time Increase

Aaron Ritter October 20th, 2021 1 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards

HID Card Price Increase & Lead Time Notice We wanted to make you aware of a price increase of 1.5% that HID has issued to us that will take effect November 1st 2021. As well as new Lead Times for specific HID branded cards. These... more »

Are You Sick and Tired of High Priced Access Cards?

Are You Sick and Tired of High Priced Access Cards?

Aaron Ritter April 29th, 2020 3 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards

Are You Sick and Tired of High Priced Access Cards?   If you are involved with your Access Card program then it is no surprise that costs are increasing every year. With that in mind we have provided a list of 3 tips that you can implement today to... more »

Outsourcing Your Photo ID Program!

Outsourcing Your Photo ID Program!

Aaron Ritter September 27th, 2018 1 minute read Photo ID Cards

Outsource your Photo ID Program with a Free Trial! If your industry is requiring you to provide Secure Photo ID Badges for your staff then you might want to consider shopping it out.  Especially if your company has the following concerns:   ... more »

Still using Visitor Log Books? Cloud Based Visitor Management is Here!

Still using Visitor Log Books? Cloud Based Visitor Management is Here!

Aaron Ritter September 27th, 2018 2 minute read Visitor Management

Still using Paper Visitor Log Books? If you are still using a paper-based Visitor Log book to register your Visitors and Contractors, then you may want to consider WhosOnLocation Cloud Based Visitor Management.  Here are a few reasons companies are... more »

Need your Access Cards to last Longer?

Need your Access Cards to last Longer?

Aaron Ritter September 26th, 2018 2 minute read Photo Badge Accessories

Having to re-issue a photo ID badge to your staff because it stopped working or wore out can be expensive.  Creating your Employee Photo ID Card has costs that can be substantial, especially if you are using Proximity or Smart Cards.  Below are... more »

HID vs HID Compatible Access Cards

HID vs HID Compatible Access Cards

Aaron Ritter September 26th, 2018 1 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards

What's the Difference Between HID and Groove Prox Compatible Access Cards? If you are using Proximity technology for your Access Cards then there is good news for you!  For years HID was the go to brand for proximity cards but not anymore!... more »

Is Your Card Printer Ribbon Snapping?

Is Your Card Printer Ribbon Snapping?

Aaron Ritter September 25th, 2018 2 minute read Photo ID Printer Ribbons & Supplies

If your Printer Ribbon Snaps Don't Throw it Away!  You can simply use a small piece of tape to repair the ribbon and manually wind it up on the spool!  Now that the ribbon is repaired, why did it break?  Below are some tips for how you... more »