Swift ID Is No Longer Supported - But There’s An Easy Upgrade
An entry level badging application called Swift-ID is no longer supported by its manufacturer. Find out how to upgrade to a supported software tool that provides improved functionality.
HID Global issued a worldwide announcement on January 12, 2020, that it would no longer be supporting the Swift ID badging software. The discontinuance was due to the phasing out of the Adobe Flash Player utility. Swift ID relies on Adobe Flash Player.
Adobe has announced that as of December 31, 2020, it no longer supports Flash Player. They’ve now blocked Flash content from running in Flash Player. Adobe Support is advising any remaining Flash Player users to uninstall it.
Here is the error image you’ll see when Swift ID has issues with Adobe Flash Player.
If your facility still relies on Swift ID, it’s time to migrate to another software tool. Swift ID was an elementary badge management application that came free with the Fargo Workbench Card Printer Utility.
Fortunately, Swift ID users have a straightforward migration path to follow. HID Global recommends that any remaining Swift ID users upgrade to their direct replacement product called Asure ID card personalization software.
Not only can Asure ID solve your software support issues, but it also provides more advanced functionality and improved features. For example, with Asure ID, you’ll be able to manage more than one card template and keep multiple card records in your system.
You won’t have to reinvent the wheel to make this move either because Asure ID can import your existing Swift ID templates for data migration. HID Global is doing everything it can to make this an easy upgrade for any remaining Swift ID customers.
An Easy Upgrade for Any Remaining Swift ID Customers
There are four versions of Asure ID from which to choose. If you’ve been satisfied with Swift ID up to now, then chances are the Asure ID Solo edition will be a simple replacement that will meet your current needs.
Maybe you’ve been thinking you need a more ambitious upgrade. In that case, this might be the right opportunity to consider one of the three other editions. Asure ID Express is a more robust standalone application with enhanced functionality.
Asure ID Enterprise allows you to manage multiple card management workstations using one central database. HID designed Asure ID Exchange for more elaborate security environments with advanced smart cards or similar sophisticated systems.
Click here to purchase the Asure ID that's best for you!
Although most Swift ID users are upgrading to the Solo edition, migrating into the Asure ID family of products will ensure that you have a scalable solution. You’ll be able to adapt your card management solution as your business grows or your needs change with no hassle. You won’t find yourself in a bind like this again.
As HID Global resellers, our support team at Groove would be pleased to guide you through this upgrade. We can work with you to plan your migration and confirm that Asure ID Solo is the right edition to meet your long-term needs. We’re happy to review your options and explain the steps required to migrate to the improved functionality that Asure ID offers.
Maybe you’ve already completed this upgrade. If so, we’d love to hear about your experience. How did you approach the migration? What have been the benefits of Asure ID Solo? We’d also be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
