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Advanced ID Cards

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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High & Low Coercivity ID Cards

How to Choose the Best Magnetic Stripe Card for Your Business

By understanding what differentiates a HiCo card from a LoCo card, you can easily choose the type of card is optimal for your business requirements.

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Difference Between Barcodes & Magnetic Stripes

What's the Difference Between Barcodes & Magnetic Stripes?

Not sure whether to implement barcode or magstripe encoding into your credential program? An ID Professional can help.

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Proximity Cards

What Does LGGMN Mean?

Find out what the acronym “LGGMN” stands for when looking for proximity cards.

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