CR80News | Power LogOn brings access control to school facilities

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Access Smart debuted Power LogOn Administrator 4.0 for educational institutions that includes features for identity management, cashless transactions, and building and network access using smart card technology.

Power LogOn Administrator is a security system that’s based around smart cards. The card contains a users’ passwords, credit card account information for transactions and other information that would enable access to data and facilities.

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School in Washington has issued 1500 cards to date. Future plans for expanding the cards’ functionality include cashless payments for purchases on campus, as well as a program for alumni to remotely access pertinent information. The Power LogOn Administrator Starter Kit starts at $129.99 for a card reader, software, smart card, and 30 time-limited licenses.

Illinois high school tests program to track bus riders

Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, Ill., is piloting a program that can track students on school buses. The goal is to increase safety while determining more efficient bus routes. The school rolled out the program in late January that provides each student with a card that the student uses as he enters or exits a school bus.

Payment cards complement student IDs in campus laundry facilities

Florida students have more payment options thanks to wireless WaveRiders

A new laundry payment and management system at the University of Florida accepts the GatorOne campus ID card as well as credit and debit cards.

Yubico shows authentication suite ideal for education sector

With the implementation of its authentication security suite at Goldsworth Primary School, online identity protection provider Yubico has shown that its two-factor authentication and VPN connectivity are a viable solution in the education market.

Bear Pass rolls out at Missouri universitiy

Missouri State University in Springfield is rolling out its new Bear Pass, a student ID card that also provides door access and debit card functionality. The purpose behind the new card is to make the campus safer while keeping a student’s information secure, according to school officials.

Washington, D.C. students now need DC's One Card

Washington D.C. high school and middle school students now need a DC One Card to ride the city’s transit system. The card is a single ID card that gives students access to most D.C. government programs and facilities, including recreation centers, libraries, and the Metro.

School attendance and tracking system issues student IDs, visitor passes

ID Card Group, an online retailer of ID card systems, is offering a school attendance tracking software system designed for the needs of mid- to large-sized educational institutions. The Teacher-In-a-Box Attendance Tracking Kit includes hardware, software and accessories.

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Power LogOn brings access control to school facilities