To ring in the New Year we’re offering three ways to save throughout the month of January. AlphaCard’s featured promotions grant discounts on shipping, accessories, and photo ID systems.

In effort to prevent terrorists from obtaining lab supplies and biological matter, India’s University of Madras will control access to its scientific laboratories. The University plans to install RFID card readers at lab entrances. Only researchers and students with clearance will be assigned RFID cards, helping to reduce the chance of terrorist access.

With an ever increasing emphasis on security, schools of all shapes and sizes are turning to ID card programs to provide students, faculty, and administrators with a solution for increased security and efficiency. Once mostly found on college campuses, school ID programs are now commonly in use at high schools, middle schools, and other K-12 institutions as well.

Producing quality ID photos is a team effort; it takes cooperation from the person taking the photos and those being photographed. Here are some pointers for both parties.

TWAIN drivers streamline the ID creation process. TWAIN drivers create and facilitate an easy working relationship between your ID card software and imaging devices such as photo ID cameras and scanners. The driver allows your computer software to recognize the connected device and know how to transfer the information from the device, like a photo from a camera, to the computer screen.

Adding an entry-level ID card printer to your business or organization is an easy way to transition into the world of ID card printing. With user-friendly features, these affordable printers offer high-quality printing at an incredible value for small-scale operations.

In emergencies, the last thing you want is time to be wasted while someone questions your identity or credentials. With Fire ID Systems, it’s easy to produce durable ID cards that increase public trust, community safety and department security so that you focus on what really matters.

In the heart of the Mississippi Delta is the town of Greenville. Home to about 35,000 people, Greenville is a smaller town that values school security. Recently, schools superintendent Harvey Franklin Jr. announced that district middle school students will now be assigned ID badges.

AlphaCard offers ID systems ideal for printing highly secure government-issued cards, such as military and employee ID badges, as well as drivers' licenses and other citizen identification.

The quickest way to spruce up your ID program and provide great exposure for your brand is to accessorize your ID badges with custom lanyards. Custom lanyards project a more professional appearance than generic lanyards and will prominently identify your business or organization. These custom-tailored ID accessories are ideal for applications where ID badges have to be on display at all times including employee ID programs, schools, and large events such as trade shows and conventions.

At the beginning of the year we brought you three new ways to save throughout the month of January. With the month only half over you still have time to take advantage of these great deals and discounts on shipping, accessories, and photo ID systems.

ID card printer technology is foreign to most people, so we devised tools and tips to help you select the ID card printer that best fits your needs.

Florida State University is upgrading its student ID card to an online cashless payment system entitled FSUCash.

With a variety of ID accessories available, there is no one right way to display an ID badge. Each option has its benefits, so we’ve put together some advice on determining which accessory best fits your needs.

Zebra recently introduced a new firmware release, version 2.00 for their line of Value class card printers including the P100i, P110m, P110i, and P120i. This release replaces the current firmware version 1.18.25 and is compatible with the current version 8.00 Value class driver.

Fargo has long provided trusted ID card printing solutions for customers across a wide variety of industries. With efficient and secure operation, Fargo printers offer versatile ID card machines ranging from those built for entry-level applications right on up to high-security, high-volume models.

Cambodia’s largest airport is increasing its security with an employee smart card program. Located near the nation’s capital, Phnom Penh International Airport (PPHA) is the main avenue for entering and exiting the country. With airport security being a priority around the world, PPHA is increasing safety by instigating a multifunctional employee card program.

January is almost over, which means our January Promotions are too. Don’t miss out on these limited time offers for deals and discounts on shipping, accessories, and photo ID systems.

ID cards that stand out can build company branding and increase security, as well as help loyalty program members remember to use cards. There are several techniques to increase card visibility, including design considerations as well as how cards are worn or displayed.

AlphaCard is pleased to present Magicard’s newest ID card printers, the Rio Pro and its dual-sided counterpart, the Rio Pro Duo. Highly capable and versatile, the Rio Pro delivers professional print quality and a variety of encoding options for mid to high-volume card programs.