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On June 25th, 2019 HID Global® announced they have added FIDO2 authentication to their Cresendo® chip cards and keys, with the introduction of the Cresendo® C2300, allowing them to support the FIDO Alliance industry initiative focused on standards-based “password-less” sign-in.“The Crescendo 2300 Series smart cards and Crescendo Key Series are part..

One commonly forgotten aspect of hotel designs and the customer experience is that of key cards. Since your guests will be given one upon arrival, this is an ideal time to showcase the quality of your hotel through the card. First impressions really do count and giving your guests access to their rooms using a high-quality card that provides quick ..

The modern world is placing great emphasis on 'going green', and it can be a move that benefits your business greatly. It means choosing a lifestyle that promotes the preservation and conservation of our planet's natural resources, biodiversity, and habitats. In the world of photo IDs, it has long been the standard to use cards made of PVC plastic,..

There are still huge numbers of hotels using Magstripe technology for guests’ access to rooms, leisure facilities, and even restricted areas. But are you aware this technology is now outdated and our experts no longer consider it secure?As chip card specialist, the main priority we have for our customers is security – we want to help ensure you tha..

Whether your business is big or small, marketing is all about making an impression. Creating promotional materials which are both memorable and engaging is something of an art form – but it doesn’t have to be a headache. In fact, by leveraging Near-Field Communication, or NFC, you can take your marketing materials to the next level and make doubly ..

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a form of wireless technology that allows two devices, within a range of 1.6 inches (4 cm) apart, to communicate with each other. It is the same technology used for contactless credit and debit cards.FESTIVAL USES FOR NFCNFC technology means you can enjoy being at a festival without the worry of losing your cash an..

WHAT IS MYTAG?This new solution can provide trusted proof of presence, security, compliance and tracking solutions to safeguard people, buildings and assets. It guarantees to save you time and money, replacing your outdated processes with a trusted and secure cloud-based solution, which can’t be cloned or forged.MyTAG’s unique Patent Pending techno..

Universal Smart Cards is proud to announce the appointment of Paul May as our new Director of Sales and Marketing, based at our premises in Accrington, Lancashire.Having worked at Universal Smart Cards for over seven years as a Business Manager and more recently Commercial Director, Paul has been involved in the sale and production of millions of s..

In 1994 a company called Mikron, which is known as NXP launched the first MIFARE® card range. The MIFARE® family today is a well-known global brand across contactless card products, which operates at a frequency of 13.56 MHz. MIFARE® is a contactless IC (integrated-circuit), more commonly referred to as a chip, that is embedded in many credentials ..

The trade war between America and China has escalated with both countries announcing various waves of import tariffs. The new tariffs have been implemented at a rate of 10% beginning this past September, and will see a further increase, jumping to 25% as of January 2019. These new import fees are now being applied to thousands of Chinese products. ..