Proximity and Smart Cards

Proximity Card Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right One

Proximity Card Buying Guide

Carmen Ritter April 24th, 2025 6 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards | Photo ID Cards

Your Guide to Choosing the Right Proximity CardProximity cards- In today’s fast-paced, security-conscious world, controlling who enters your workplace is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you run a healthcare facility,... more »

Boost Security with Employee ID Cards

Carmen Ritter April 23rd, 2025 6 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards | Photo ID Cards

Introduction to Employee ID cardsIn today's fast-paced business environment, ensuring the security and efficiency of your workplace is paramount. One effective tool that organizations often overlook is employee ID cards. Beyond serving as a simple... more »

Access Control Cards Canada -Groove Identification Solutions

Access control cards Canada

Carmen Ritter April 22nd, 2025 6 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards | Photo ID Cards

Access Control Cards Canada: Your Trusted Source for Reliable Access SolutionsAccess control cards Canada.  When it comes to protecting your organization, managing secure access is more critical than ever. Whether you're running a hospital,... more »

What is HID Corporate 1000 Program? Everything You Need to Know

What is the HID Corporate 1000 Program

Carmen Ritter April 16th, 2025 6 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards | Photo ID Cards | Mobile Access Control | HID Card Readers

HID Corporate 1000 Program.  When it comes to secure access control, choosing the right card format is just as important as selecting the card technology. For large organizations that need a centralized, scalable, and secure way to manage... more »

HID Cards : The Ultimate Guide and Everything You Need to Know in 2025

HID Cards : The Ultimate Guide and Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Carmen Ritter April 9th, 2025 6 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards | Photo ID Cards | Mobile Access Control | HID Card Readers

HID Cards- The Ultimate Guide for 2025IntroductionHID Access Cards : The Ultimate Guide and Everything You Need to Know in 2025In today’s fast-paced world, controlling who has access to your physical spaces is more important than ever. HID Global... more »

Can HID Cards Be Cloned? HID Card Technologies Explained.

Can HID Cards Be Cloned?  HID Card Technologies Explained.

April 7th, 2025 6 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards | Photo ID Cards | Mobile Access Control | HID Card Readers

HID Card Technologies Explained: Can They Be Cloned?Can HID Cards Be Cloned?  When it comes to securing facilities, assets, and personnel, choosing the right access card technology is critical. HID Global is a market leader in credential... more »

Dye migration ID cards: A Threat to ID Cards & Badge Holders

Dye migration ID cards: A Threat to ID Cards & Badge Holders

Carmen Ritter April 4th, 2025 5 minute read Photo ID Card Printer Support | Proximity and Smart Cards | Photo ID Cards

Introduction to Dye migration ID cardsIn the secure ID card industry, maintaining the longevity and clarity of printed credentials is essential. ID cards serve critical roles in security, compliance, and identity verification across industries. But there’s... more »

How to Order HID Card Readers: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

How to Order HID Card Readers: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Carmen Ritter March 31st, 2025 6 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards | Mobile Access Control | HID Card Readers

How to Order HID Card Readers: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide. Ordering HID card readers is essential for organizations aiming to enhance their security and access control systems.HID Global offers a comprehensive range of card readers designed to meet... more »

HID Card Ordering Guide: Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Access Control

HID Card Ordering Guide: Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Access Control

Carmen Ritter March 31st, 2025 6 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards

HID Card Ordering Guide: A Simple How To!If your school, business, or organization uses HID cards for secure access to buildings or tracking time and attendance, it’s important to know how to order them the right way. HID cards help keep things... more »

Choosing the Right Access Card Format

Alt text: A woman wearing a mustard yellow sweater holds an HID iCLASS access card between her fingers, displaying the front of the card with the HID logo and green stripe.

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Proximity Cards – Taking the Guesswork out of Reordering

Proximity Cards – Taking the Guesswork out of Reordering

Carmen Ritter October 4th, 2021 5 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards

 Proximity Cards Taking the Guesswork out of Reordering Them Proximity cards are strict and secure, but this can make them tricky to reorder. Find out the information you’ll need in front of you  to ensure that your next batch of... more »

Mobile Access Control Lets Staff Use Smartphones for Access

Mobile Access Control Lets Staff Use Smartphones for Access

Carmen Ritter September 30th, 2021 5 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards

Mobile Access Control Lets Staff Use Smartphones for Access Mobile access control is similar to mobile payment applications, enabling staff to tap their smartphone instead of an ID card. Find out how this can make your site more secure and improve staff... more »

What Are Proximity Cards, and How Do They Work?

What Are Proximity Cards, and How Do They Work?

Carmen Ritter March 15th, 2021 7 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards

What Are Proximity Cards, and How Do They Work? Proximity cards can make access control more convenient because staff don’t have to insert them into the card reader. Find out how they work and when to use them at your facility. When customers talk... more »

What’s a Smart Card and How Does It Work?

What’s a Smart Card and How Does It Work?

Carmen Ritter March 10th, 2021 6 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards

What’s a Smart Card and How Does It Work? Smart cards can be a step up from magnetic stripe cards to improve access control at your facility. Find out what they are, how they work and how you could use them to keep your site safer. Sometimes our customers... more »

How Do Proximity Cards Work?

How Do Proximity Cards Work?

Carmen Ritter December 14th, 2020 4 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards

How Do Proximity Cards Work?Most people have used a key card at one time or another. It may have been in the workplace, while staying at a hotel or in some other access-controlled environment. Proximity cards are those key cards that don’t have to... more »

Will These Proximity Cards Work with My Reader?

Will These Proximity Cards Work with My Reader?

Carmen Ritter December 8th, 2020 4 minute read Proximity and Smart Cards

Will These Cards Work with My Reader?   Proximity Card Identification Solutions have become increasingly sophisticated and versatile. New technology has provided security professionals with features and functionality that would astonish their... 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 »

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 »