A case for contactless
Northern Arizona upgrades campus card from prox
Locking consumables
Securing cardstock, ribbons, and printers key to preventing theft and ID fraud
06 Nov, 2017Contactless locker ROI: Understanding hidden costs of traditional lockers
Given the up-front investment required to install a modern, contactless locker system, traditional “dumb” lockers with combination locks or keys might appear to be a more cost-effective option. But the hidden costs of managing, maintaining and staffing traditional lockers can quickly surpass the up-front costs of smart lockers, thus making the contactless locker ROI superior. […]
03 Nov, 2017University of Texas access control policy locks doors after hours
The University of Texas is restricting access to on-campus buildings for those without a UT ID card. The new access policies will lock down most campus buildings from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am, permitting access to only those without a valid student ID card.
03 Nov, 2017Ashland University moves from mag stripe to prox
Ashland University is officially swapping out students’ old magnetic stripe cards for proximity cards. Citing rising security concerns, the university decided to replace its old card readers with multi-tech readers that support the new credentials. The university had been planning the upgrade for over a year.
01 Nov, 2017Charting your campus’ Identity Roadmap
How senior campus leadership can navigate identity decision-making
Every campus needs a clear plan when it comes to its identity environment, and the most successful and dynamic institutions don’t just focus on the day-to-day; they also plan for the future. Planning for the future of your identity environment is vital to staying in line with industry trends, and avoiding the pitfalls of leaning on outdated hardware or technology. That’s where ColorID’s Campus Identity Roadmap comes in.
27 Oct, 2017The necessity of provisioned access to residence halls
At Ohio’s Kenyon College, students have long been able to use their campus card to access not only their own residence halls, but every other dorm on campus as well. Starting this semester, though, students will only be able to use their cards to access their own residence hall.
20 Oct, 2017Texas A&M housing project installs access control system from SALTO
New student housing complex includes wireless locks, real-time access control
A new student housing project at Texas A&M has deployed a comprehensive access control system from SALTO that includes wireless locks and the company’s data-on-card technology. The access control system chosen for the student residence complex includes SALTO electronic locks, readers and controllers managed by SALTO ProAccess SPACE software.
26 Sep, 2017HID Global launches HID FARGO Connect for cloud-based card issuance
Under the name HID FARGO Connect, HID Global unveiled what it calls the industry’s first cloud-based card issuance solution for the personalization of both ID cards and mobile credentials. By replacing the old paradigm of standalone printers tied to dedicated PC workstations, this new offering enables secure personalization of ID cards from any location and […]
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