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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..

RFID technology offers many businesses a way of enhancing security, creating efficiencies and improving user satisfaction, but do you know the benefits of RFID in the retail sector? In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at some of the key applications of RFID technology, from loyalty to cashless payment RFID offers it all. So, if you’re a ..

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your event, and there’s no better way to make it more engaging for your guests than using NFC technology! This technology brings endless possibilities and experiences to your festive event. In this article, we take a look at just a few of the many ways you could use NFC…INCREASE SOC..

NFC tags are revolutionizing the way users interact on a day to day basis, offering users the ability to access a wealth of digital information and services. Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Infineon® SECORA™ Pay W NFC Type 4 Reference Tags.A partnership between Universal Smart Cards and Infineon Technologies AG has enabled the p..

Smart technology is becoming more and more popular in a variety of industries, one being education. Smart cards are already being used for easier and more convenient ways to improve user experience and safety in educational establishments worldwide, but did you know you can use wristbands in exactly the same way for even more convenience? Let’s che..

For those unsure what a smart campus is, its’ one that is digitally connected, using apps, smart cards (also known as ‘key cards’) and other such ‘smart’ features to enhance the experience of students, faculty and even employees while in the area. Here are just five benefits why every campus should aim to be smart campus as soon as possible:EDUCATI..