CR80News | Payne Security delivers ID card solution to London university

Monday, February 16, 2009

UK-based Payne Security has installed a card management service at the University of Greenwich in London that allows the school to provide students with new personalized ID cards. Before, the university had produced laminated cards using in-house equipment, but many students complained the results were unprofessional.

Payne Security’s service removes the high cost both of equipment and staff time as well as optimizes the appearance and security of cards thanks to its digital printing facility. The result has been a secure and attractive card that affords a strong university identity and removes the risk of the card being copied. The card also identifies the type of student–research, partner or associate–by means of a distinctive stripe.

An UConn computer with the names and Social Security Numbers of more than 10,000 university applicants was stolen, according to a local news report.

The computer, stolen from an IT storage cabinet at university’s West Hartford campus, had applicant files ranging from 2004 through July 30. UConn officials are still investigating the theft, which was discovered on Aug. 3.

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.

Mandatory meal plan spurs student lawsuit

Three Auburn University students aren’t thrilled with the school’s mandatory meal plan. They’re so “not thrilled” that they’ve filed suit against the university, claiming the plan violates restraint of trade and Alabama law.

Oyster users charged double for topping up

Some of London’s public transit passengers are being charged double when topping up their contactless Oyster Cards.

According to BBC News, Transport for London (TfL) has received 2,421 complaints this year about double charges, resulting in refunds of nearly £40,000.

Passing the contactless reader?

Instead of ‘passing the hat’ UK street performer takes plastic

Street performers typically keep their guitar case open or have a hat available for passersby to leave donations. The UK term for this is busking and Peter Buffery is taking it to a new level.

University Business, Higher One honors Models of Efficiency

University Business Magazine and Higher One are honoring seven colleges and universities in their summer 2010 Models of Efficiency program, to honor institutions of higher learning that meet the education business and technology challenges of today’s campuses.

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Payne Security delivers ID card solution to London university