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Advanced ID Cards

Proximity Card

Understanding the 26-Bit Proximity Card Format

Learn more about the 26-bit proximity card format to determine whether or not it’s the right choice for your ID card program.

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Custom Holograms

Custom Holographic Laminates: Are There Options?

The good news is yes! There are options that are not only affordable but easy to implement.

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ID Badge Design Tips

ID Badge Design Tips with Free Download

Need some help designing your ID badges? We can help…find out how!

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Magnetic Stripe & Proximity Cards

What's the Difference Between Magnetic Stripe & Prox Cards?

An ID Professional explains how magnetic stripe and prox cards work and how to determine which card is right for your organization’s needs.

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Proximity & Smart Cards

What's the Difference Between a Prox Card & a Smart Card?

An ID Professional explains the primary differences between the two types of technology cards.

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Making ID Cards More Secure

Adding More Security to Your ID Cards

Learn how implementing visual security to your photo ID cards using UV ribbons makes them more difficult to reproduce.

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Magnetic Stripe ID Cards

What's The Difference Between a HiCo & LoCo Magnetic Stripe Card?

Although high and low coercivity magstripe cards encode the same amount of data, there are a number of differences you should be aware of before you buy.

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Proximity Cards

Can I Print Directly on Older Clamshell Prox Cards?

An ID Professional explains why clamshell ID cards are being replaced with a more convenient and versatile technology card option.

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What are the Benefits of iClass Smart Cards?

If your organization needs a higher level of visual security with the added safety of access control, HID iClass cards are the versatile card choice.

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Access Control

How Do I Program My Door Access Cards?

An ID Professional explains the process of getting your proximity cards programmed.

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