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The use of smart cards is becoming more and more popular in universities and colleges across the world.Offering a way to seamlessly store data and provide security clearance to staff and students alike, smart cards can act as a form of identification, communication and much more.Smart cards will be the future, so in this article, our experts at Uni..

WHAT IS MIFARE DESFIRE?MIFARE DESFire is a family of smart cards consisting of the EV1 and the EV2 chip. The chips of these innovative cards contain a full microprocessor with robust security features and are designed to work with multiple manufacturers and systems. The cards have been created based on global standards and function as a scalable, c..

Did you know, in the year 2020 it is expected that 3.5 billion people worldwide will own a smartphone, according to a study conducted by Statista? That’s almost half of the world’s population! Most modern devices have NFC (or near field communication) capabilities, meaning that Smart Posters can reach this number of people effortlessly.Are you maki..

PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTY USING MIFARE® DESFIRE® EV2 TECHNOLOGY...Are you an access control provider? If so, today’s article is a must-read.First up, let’s define what we mean by intellectual property.The typical definition of IP is an idea that somebody has created, that the law prevents other people from copying. In this cas..

Recently we’ve heard so much surrounding climate change, and how we, as humans, are affecting the environment at an unsustainable level.In such a technical industry it’s virtually impossible to use fully recyclable products and as a company, we acknowledge that, however, we are continuously doing our utmost to find ways to become eco-friendlier. So..

Every year smart technology is continuing to improve, especially MIFARE® DESFire. Schools, colleges, and universities are all primed to reap the benefits of DESFire technology as they continue to become more efficient, secure and affordable. The following three ways will help improve your establishment and help you to succeed in your goals.CASHLESS..

Not sure what two-factor authentication, otherwise known as 2FA, is? Then this article is the perfect read for you! With security becoming more and more crucial in today’s society, this solution will definitely benefit your organization. After all who doesn’t love extra security!Two-factor authentication adds an additional layer of security to the ..

With a wide array of different ID cards on the market, it may be confusing when it comes to picking the right card for your organization. When it comes to picking cards for identification, access and security than two of the popular choices are magnetic stripes, also known as magstripe, and proximity cards, sometimes called prox or contactless card..

HID® Global have now announced support for SEOS®-enabled student IDs to be integrated with Apple Wallet. Students and staff at different universities will be able to add their IDs to their Apple Wallet, which means they can use their phones and wearables to access buildings on campus, purchase meals and everything that their smart ID card can do. C..

Here at Universal Smart Cards, we have been celebrating after being presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade by The Rt Hon the Lord Shuttleworth KG KCVO, Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, accompanied by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs. Christine Kirk DL, and Mrs. Helen Bingley OBE DLThe award ceremony took pla..