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Smart Technology in Education
Across the globe, smart card technology is being widely adopted by schools, colleges, and universities to create safer and more efficient campus environments.
These smart credentials are used for a variety of critical applications, from secure physical access control and detailed attendance tracking to seamless IT system access and convenient cashless payments. This integrated approach not only enhances student security but also streamlines essential administrative and campus services, making daily life easier for everyone.
While many institutions still rely on older, legacy systems, we believe it's only a matter of time before smart card technology becomes the global standard for unifying diverse campus applications. Universal Smart Cards has been at the forefront of this technological shift for over two decades, helping educational institutions explore smart card technology and the standards required to achieve the best results. We provide expert guidance on everything from ensuring optimal print quality to securely carrying credentials and simplifying the entire printing and encoding process.
Total Control Over Your Credentials
A key differentiator for us is our ability to help universities take complete control of their security and technology. We can generate university-owned custom keys for LEAF, Allegion, and DESFire credentials, preventing vendor lock-in and giving you full ownership.
Additionally, our multi-technology cards allow campuses to seamlessly integrate multiple systems and transition to new technologies at their own pace, all without costly system overhauls. This enables you to continue using existing systems (like HID iClass or SEOS) for certain functions while implementing new, custom DESFire solutions for others.
Our All-in-One Campus Solution
We recognize that a complete card solution involves many components, including databases, card printers, software, and the smart cards themselves. To simplify this complex process, we developed our Universal Connect Solution. This comprehensive service assesses your current card technology and cardholder data to create the most efficient and streamlined workflow for producing your credentials.
Our team will partner with you to set up and configure your printers, generate custom print templates, and establish seamless database connections. This allows for effortless printing and encoding of your cards. Crucially, the smart card encoding is handled directly within the printer, simplifying deployment and ensuring a smooth, single-pass operation for every card.
Your one-stop shop for campus credentials & accessories
- Smart Cards: We maintain extensive inventories of popular cards like MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE® DESFire® (custom, LEAF, Allegion), Prox, Magstripe, and various HID credentials to meet your specific needs.
- Card Printing Software: As a main distributor for Card Exchange, we supply powerful, flexible card printing software to meet any of your requirements.
- Eco-Friendly & Hygienic Products: We are committed to a safer and more sustainable future, providing a selection of recycled PVC cards, badge holders, and lanyards. For enhanced health and safety, we also offer anti-microbial cards and badge holders.
- Desktop Printers: We provide a range of cost-effective Hiti desktop printers that are easy to integrate and perfect for low-cost, high-volume badge printing.
- Accessories: We supply a full range of card accessories for ease of display, protection, and professional presentation.
Our NACCU Membership
We have joined NACCU to connect with and support campus card professionals, sharing our expertise on secure credentialing. Our goal is to serve as a trusted partner, helping universities plan long-term credentialing strategies, reduce costs, and maintain full control over their technology and security. We are committed to providing fast, responsive service to help you manage peak times like enrollment.
A Partnership for Progress
At Universal Smart Cards, we don’t just provide products; we build partnerships. We are dedicated to helping educational institutions plan long-term credentialing strategies, reduce costs, and maintain complete control over their technology and security. Our mission is to serve as your trusted expert and partner in navigating the ever-evolving world of campus technology.