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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 But are you aware this technology is now outdated and our experts no longer consider it secure?As chip card specialist, the main priority we have for our customers is security – we want to help ensure you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 It guarantees to save you time and money, replacing your outdated processes with a trusted and secure cloud-based solution, which can’t be cloned or forged.MyTAG’s unique Patent Pending techno..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. ..

If you are looking at ways you can improve the overall experience in your leisure and gym facilities, then RFID wristbands should unquestionably be a consideration. Gyms and leisure facilities are already seeing massive benefits when it comes to the utilization of RFID, but why choose RFID wristbands for your customers and guests? In this blog, we’..

NFC has been used in the hotel and leisure industry for a number of years. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the many reasons NFC is transforming the customer experience in the hotel industry.EASE OF USEHotels have been in existence for hundreds of years, with the first one opening in AD 705 in Japan. Over the years technology in hotels ha..

With the rise of near-field communication and the technology improving in quality, security, and affordability every day, the rise of cashless vending machines in educational institutions is ever growing. Those educational institutions must expect and experience notable benefits, otherwise they wouldn't adopt the technology, right?That's exactly ri..