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The Pros and Cons of Cloud-Based Access Control If you’ve been researching access control systems lately, chances are you’ve come...

ID Scanners for Scrap Yards and Recycling Centers: What You Need to Know If you run a scrap yard or recycling center, you already...

ID Badge Printers 101: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Thinking about printing your own ID badges in-house? Smart move....

Explore our full line of Thales scanners and take the first step toward smarter, more secure identity verification. Can a Scanner...

What Is Access Control? Access control is exactly what it sounds like: controlling who can access a place, system, or resource,...

Why J. O’Brien’s Visitor Management Systems Are Trusted by Industry Leaders Visitor management isn’t just about logging names...

Introducing the HID FARGO HDP5000e: Next-Gen Retransfer Card Printing The HID FARGO HDP5000 has long been a trusted name in...

Planning to upgrade your access card system? Avoid these common mistakes to keep the process smooth, secure, and stress-free.

Say goodbye to twisted badge reels and faded logos. The patented B•REEL™ is designed for visibility, durability, and...

Controlling who parks in your lot is a key first step in facility security. But your access control strategy is only as strong as...

Rolling out a visitor management system takes planning, time, and money. To make sure your investment pays off, it’s critical to...

Gloss or matte ink? What's the best option? Figuring out whether to use glossy or matte ink for your Epson ColorWorks printer can...

Mobile-Enabled Readers iCLASS SE® and multiCLASS SE® mobile-enabled readers are part of the HID Mobile Access® solution that...

Why Choose an HID® FARGO® ID Card Printer? There are many factors to consider when choosing the right ID card printer. HID...

The transition to a more secure, functional process As a provider of modern security solutions, it is J. O’Brien’s goal to...

What is Seos®? Seos is an HID Global technology with modern and well-established security features that have been widely adopted...

You can’t afford to overlook any opportunity to promote your brand. You put it on your ID badges and cards, so why not extend...

Mobile Solutions for a Mobile World HID® Mobile Access is connecting the environment like never before. One device lets you...

So, you want to save money and print your own ID cards?

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Every organization may have different policies and procedures when it comes to how they manage visitors to their facility, but...

In an ever more mobile world, individual mobile devices are becoming the Swiss Army Knife of productivity – placing myriad...

Pre-punched cards (or slot-punched cards) are plastic cards that have slot holes on either the top or the side where a badge...

The colors are vibrant. Images are crisp. Quality is second to none. ID cards printed on FARGO HDP5000 Card Printers/Encoders do...

Organizations are increasingly adopting credential technology that can be used for multiple purposes to accommodate the needs of...

If you’re like most businesses, you need to maximize productivity without compromising accuracy, safety, and security. So, how do...

The importance of ID card printer maintenance

The effectiveness of your ID cards and badges is only as good as the security features you include on them. When you protect the...

You rely on your card printer to produce durable, quality ID cards and badges. When it fails, what do you do? The following...

Earth-friendly options in ID card printing

Streamline hospital visitor registration by utilizing EasyLobby's HL7 interface. EasyLobby's system will provide a real-time...

Card security is accomplished in layers. Each layer provides a different security element, like a holographic overlaminate and a...

More than ever, you need tighter control over the people who come and go in your facility. Paper logbooks are outdated and easily...

Proximity cards and smart cards offer distinctive benefits, but they aren’t interchangeable. To make sure you choose the right...

Do you know who is coming and going to your facility? Do you have tight controls to protect the people who belong there as well...

To increase the security of your ID badges, step up the quality of the credentials themselves. HID Global’s iCLASS® Seos™ smart...

Today’s card printers most often use one of two printing technologies: direct-to-card or retransfer printing. If you’re unsure...

Hackers use readers to steal data from unprotected cards. RFID is built into today’s more secure ID badges and access control...

Proximity cards have served their purpose. Wave the contactless card and gain access. It’s an easy way to provide a layer of...

The SwiftColor SCC4000D oversized credential printer: Big on speed, quality, and simplicity.

Black and white photos are great for art, but when it comes to identification, the lack of color in your visitor badges could be...

Reliable, high-resolution card printing solution The quality of your ID cards contributes to their effectiveness. Crisp, clear...

Introduction: Direct-to-Card (DTC) printers have transformed over the past decade. Along with the advances in manufacturing...

If you work in security for a Fortune 500 company, a hospital, a school, or another organization, monitoring visitors is a top...

The FARGO HDP5600, the DTC5500LMX, and the DTC1500 printer/encoders are the first to comprise HID Global’s new Professional...

Simple, reliable, and affordable photo ID card personalization. Need to print a low volume of identification cards at a great...

Mobile Access is gaining popularity for employee credentials. As work environments become mobile-friendly, transitioning to...

Have a Fargo Printer that is still under warranty and needs repair? J. O'Brien is an HID Fargo Authorized Repair Provider(ARP)...

Printer Repair, Software Installation, Training, and Maintenance - All In One Place. Guaranteed Service and Support. J. O'Brien's...

Inventory is Stocked In-House to Provide Reliable and Fast Shipping. J. O’Brien provides high-level inventory management to all...

In-House Production Plant For All Your Needs. J. O’Brien is one of the only security solution companies to offer an in-house...

We Go above and beyond so you stay secure J. O'Brien achieves results by using our “collaborate and educate” ideology. In...

Access card technology has evolved from Swipe to B.Y.O.D. The following timeline illustrates how access control technology has...

Purchasing a color ribbon for your ID card printer can be a bit confusing, whether it’s your first time purchasing them or not....

ID card printers play a role in many organizations. There are various uses for the printer, such as employee credentials, student...

Increase ID card printing productivity and scale your card printing with these three tips.

Using a parking system is the best way to keep your parking lots secure. J. O'Brien can create any kind of custom parking pass...

Your company’s security needs are constantly evolving, which can result in an upgrade to your physical access control system. The...

ID cards are great for displaying credentials and controlling access to your facility. After deciding on the security features...

Making the decision to implement a digital visitor management system is more than replacing old logbooks. As you move your...

There's a large variety of ID card printers on the market. Choosing the right ID card printer can be a daunting task when you...

Visitor management systems offer numerous branding opportunities. As you move forward with deploying your visitor management...

Strap clips are ideal for displaying ID badges clearly. With numerous options available, how do you choose the best one for your...

Welcome to the J. O’Brien Blog: Your Hub for Security Solutions and Industry Insights After three decades in the security...