CR80News | Redesigned Chicago Card allows for easier identification, building access

Friday, May 16, 2008

The University of Chicago has launched an “improved version” of its Chicago Card for faculty, staff and students. The new design features a vertical orientation, allowing it to be attached to a lanyard. Also, most of the information previously included on the front of the card, such as the library bar code and the ID number, will now be on the card’s back.

“The new Chicago ID card is the result of an extensive, collaborative effort across campus to create a card that enables improved identification and university affiliation for card-holders,” a college IT official told the University of Chicago Chronicle. Read more here.

Chicago looks to launch bike sharing program

Chicago is set to roll out the first phase of its new bicycle sharing program, according to NBC Chicago.

The new system, Chicago B-cycle, allows residents to rent bikes by the hour at various stations throughout the city using a credit card or contactless membership card. According to NBC, similar systems are already operating in Denver and Minneapolis.

Safe Card ID now offers Evolis Printer and ID card software

Safe Card ID, an online retailer of security card printing systems and identity kits, is expanding its ID card software and printer line. The Evolis Printer joins Zebra printers to help Safe Card’s customers meet their in-house ID printing needs.

ISG launches new Quick Ship Command Case design

Identification Systems Group (ISG), a provider in identification, security, and card personalization, announced in conjunction with Elliott Data Systems the release of a new design for its Command Case Solution.

RF IDeas launches reader for physical access control

RF IDeas has announced the release of its new pcProx Enroll reader for physical access control.

According to RF IDeas, the reader is compatible with more than 300 million physical access proximity cards, allowing employees to use their building access card for other forms of identification and security throughout the workplace.

Loyola expands campus card program

Loyola University, Chicago, is offering more buying power for its students through the campus card program, allowing them for the first time to take the card off-campus at local dining establishments. The program will start small, focusing on a handful of restaurants.

GPS tracks Chicago area school bus riders

The Palos Heights School District 128 in Chicago is using GPS technology to track its students allowing the district to keep up with the student–when he or she first entered the school bus and when the student exited the district’s care.

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Redesigned Chicago Card allows for easier identification, building access