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ID Cards in the News: Emerson College converts to contactless ID cards

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T18:37:00+00:00November 17th, 2010|

Deciding to re-card an entire college is a daunting prospect, but that’s exactly what Emerson College set out to do this year when they replaced their old ID card system with contactless card technology. Located in Boston’s theater district, the school’s eight buildings on campus see thousands of visitors walk by every day. The new contactless system provides the school with increased security and greater flexibility for access control, information management, and cashless payment.

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Industry Solutions: Healthcare ID Cards

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:25:17+00:00October 25th, 2010|

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities see a wide range of people walk through their doors including doctors, nurses, visitors and patients. Implementing an ID card program can enhance security by properly identifying staff and visitors while increasing the overall efficiency of operations.

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How To: Design a Photo ID Card

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:37:58+00:00October 18th, 2010|

Designing an ID card program is not just an opportunity to streamline company processes by adding functionality and security; it’s also a chance to express the aesthetics of your business or organization. A wide range of design elements to choose from makes it easy to customize an ID card program to the style and needs of any group. Before starting the design process, here are a few key pieces of information to take into consideration:

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Casino ID cards tap into a jackpot of benefits for cardholders

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-18T17:55:28+00:00August 5th, 2010|

Casinos may seem like a surprising place to find ID cards given the natural imagery of coins, bills, and chips that are associated with gambling. Casino cards, however, can help casinos and other gaming establishments drive customer loyalty and simplify the entire gambling process for customers.

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Non-profit ID solutions efficiently coordinate volunteer programs

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-18T17:55:36+00:00August 4th, 2010|

Non-profit organizations often organize large volunteer operations that they need to be able to coordinate efficiently and cost-effectively. From disaster relief, volunteering in hospitals, or donating time and resources to schools, non-profit organizations operate a range of programs across the country and internationally. ID solutions help create a system for organizing everyday volunteer activities.

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ID card systems benefit church daycare and after-school programs

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:01:40+00:00August 2nd, 2010|

Whether both parents or working or just need to run errands for a few hours, churches are often a resource to turn to when it comes to putting children in daycare. Churches not only provide day care during normal church services, but often throughout the week as well. Employing a Church ID System helps ensure parents and daycare administrators that children and employees stay safe and accounted for.

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FedExField uses smart cards and biometrics for employee ID cards

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T18:37:19+00:00July 19th, 2010|

As host to the Washington Redskins during the NFL season and various other sporting events throughout the year, FedExField in Andover, Maryland requires a large team of employees to keep the stadium running. During the off season, when there are no events, the stadium houses about 50 employees during the day. However, when an event rolls around, between seasonal, contract and temporary employees, the stadium workforce can expand to as many as 10,000 employees working for a single event. To secure access points and verify credentials, FedExField stadium operators implemented a new high-tech and biometric employee ID badge system.

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Gym ID programs make it easier to burn and firm

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-18T17:55:57+00:00July 13th, 2010|

Besides burning calories and toning muscles, gyms and health clubs offer a number of different benefits to their patrons when they implement an ID card program to print membership cards. These cards don’t just identify the people in the gym; they perform a range of functions to enhance any cardio experience. Creating a gym ID program has benefits for both gym owners and members because it centralizes and streamlines many of the important processes in a bustling and on-the-move industry.

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Senior ID program offers assistance to the elderly and medical responders

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-23T17:25:26+00:00June 25th, 2010|

New York's Suffolk County Sherriff's Department has launched a new Senior ID program as a way to assist elderly residents and medical responders should an emergency situation arise. Each senior ID card includes a photo of the cardholder, along with his or her name, address, blood type and medical history, plus the name and phone number of their physician and emergency contact. ID programs like this are a great help to emergency responders, especially in situations when the individual requiring assistance is unable to communicate.

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West Virginia lawmakers receive ID cards for jail inspections

By Vicky Radcliff|2015-06-22T22:00:03+00:00June 8th, 2010|

Members of a legislative oversight committee in Charleston, West Virginia have come up with an interesting new use for ID cards. The committee has created an ID card program for lawmakers who require quick access to prisons and jails in order to investigate complaints or follow up on other issues. In the past, some lawmakers have been denied admission or delayed in their attempts to conduct surprise inspections. The new card program eliminates these problems and allows for immediate access to those with a special ID card.

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