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Understanding Corporate 1000 Proximity Cards, Part 1

If your organization is searching for an effective access control solution, Corporate 1000 proximity cards from HID Global might be the route to go. This three-part blog series on Corporate 1000 cards will review what this card format programming is all about. Corporate 1000 prox cards are a good fit for large companies employing a sizable number of people in locations across the country or around the world. They’re commonly used as access control cards and are also used in security, identification, ticketing, toll, and other applications that require fast processing speeds. The proprietary HID Corporate 1000 Program was developed by HID and offers a standard single card access control solution. This format can be programmed into any HID card, key fob, or key tag. The three primary benefits of adopting the Corporate 1000 prox card format include:
  1. Heightened Security - Corporate 1000 programming offers a higher level of security than the standard 26-bit cards in two ways. First, HID reserves an exclusive 35-bit format for each end user. This makes the proximity cards unique and proprietary to each company. Second, HID controls the availability of the cards by using a written authorization form. ID Wholesaler can source the cards on your behalf after we have your approval in writing.
  2. Duplicate Card Prevention – No matter where you purchase these cards, HID records and manages the number sequences in circulation. This prevents duplicate cards from being sold to your company. In addition, once HID provides the proprietary Corporate 1000 format code, you get the flexibility of choosing any access control hardware/software platform or system integrator.
  3. Expanded Range of Credential Numbers – The maximum card number for a Corporate 1000 card is 1,000,000. In comparison, standard 26-bit prox cards are limited to a maximum number of 65,535. This gives Corporate 1000 cards an additional 934,465 card numbers available before a duplicate number would be created. Due to the higher numbering available, large organizations are assured that cards will be available for a long period of time.
For more information or to find out which Corporate 1000 proximity cards are the best option for you, call an ID Professional at (800) 321-4405.  
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