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Java cards are often perceived as confusing, complicated and too difficult to implement. Whilst these devices are complex, I have created this guide to simplify these products.A Java card is a microprocessor based smart card made up of multiple elements: The hardware, a Java card operating system, a security module (Card Manager) and when issued, o..

HID Global have announced that the Omnikey 5021 reader, Omnikey 5125 reader, Omnikey 5325 reader and Omnikey Jumbo Standing Base for the Omnikey 3121 are to be discontinued.The Omnikey 5021 in blue, grey , black and all other colors will be replaced by the Omnikey 5022 reader. The Omnikey 5022 is a contactless high frequency smart card reader for f..

HID Global have announced that the Crescendo C700 smart card will be discontinued. However, an alternative product can be used in its place, the Crescendo C1150 smart card.The Crescendo C1150 smart card offers out of the box, standards compliant support for network and computer access, such as log in to computers and laptops or web-based applicatio..

DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE MULTIPLE WAYS OF PRINTING SMART CARDS?Depending on the finish you want on the cards, Universal Smart Cards can offer a number of ways, giving you the best printed cards for your chosen artwork and budget.HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN IT COMES TO HAVING YOUR CARDS PRINTED…What are your priorities? Cost? Qualit..

Hertfordshire based smart card experts, Universal Smart Cards, have teamed up with Infineon technologies to provide a highly-secure microprocessor smart card for use in government, transport and banking.The Universal JCard is based on Infineon SLE78 hardware and benefits from Oracle’s own Javacard™ software. Taking advantage of the latest silicone ..

On the 14th June 2016, Universal Smart Cards hosted a partner meeting to discuss support for their new product, Universal JCard.Universal JCard is a high-end microprocessor smart card which contains an Infineon SLE78 chip, with Oracle’s own Java Card software. Not only is the Universal JCard extremely secure with its cryptographic functions includi..

As a HID Advanced Platinum Partner, Universal Smart Cards have just returnedfrom the partner conference held in Croatia.The conference gave partners an insight into new products and solutions, including mobile solutions, ActivID Tap, the new Omnikey Bluetooth reader and more!Universal Smart Cards take this partnership very seriously, enabling us to..

April 2016 saw Universal Smart Cards carry out their first exhibition in the USISC West is the largest security show in the US, and provided a fantastic platform for Universal Smart Cards to showcase their latest products and solutions including; Universal JCard,  the Covert Marker, MIFARE DESFire EV2, the new MAGICARD Helix printer and more!Thank ..

Smart card specialist, Universal Smart Cards grow their operations overseas, residing in Houston, Texas.Established over 15 years ago, expert smart card provider USC have seen year on year growth in the UK over the years and felt that replicating their success in the USA would benefit organizations by introducing the latest technologies, as well as..

DESFire EV2 has finally arrived and with it brings a whole host of new features, many of which could finally bring the secure multi-application smart card solution that has been much sought since smart cards first hit the scenes twenty odd years ago. More about that later.For thosewho don’t already know, NXP’s DESFire chip was introduced in 2002 wi..