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The Hidden Costs of Not Verifying Visitor Identity

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The Pros and Cons of Cloud-Based Access Control Systems

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The Pros and Cons of Cloud-Based Access Control Systems

The Pros and Cons of Cloud-Based Access Control If you’ve been researching access control systems lately, chances are you’ve come...
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What Is Access Control? A Guide to Securing Your Facility

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What Is Access Control? A Guide to Securing Your Facility

What Is Access Control? Access control is exactly what it sounds like: controlling who can access a place, system, or resource,...
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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Upgrading Access Card Systems

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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Upgrading Access Card Systems

Planning to upgrade your access card system? Avoid these common mistakes to keep the process smooth, secure, and stress-free.
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What Are the Current Technologies that Support Mobile Access?

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Manage HID Mobile Access IDs and Maintain Data Security

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INTEGRATING HID® MOBILE ACCESS

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THE MANY OPTIONS FOR PERSONAL MOBILE ACCESS

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THE MANY OPTIONS FOR PERSONAL MOBILE ACCESS

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Components of HID Mobile Access: Identity Management for Access Control

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Components of HID Mobile Access: Identity Management for Access Control

Mobile-Enabled Readers iCLASS SE® and multiCLASS SE® mobile-enabled readers are part of the HID Mobile Access® solution that...
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Is Mobile Access Secure? Exploring HID's Seos Technology

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Is Mobile Access Secure? Exploring HID's Seos Technology

What is Seos®? Seos is an HID Global technology with modern and well-established security features that have been widely adopted...
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HID® Mobile Access: The Future of Access Control

HID® Mobile Access: The Future of Access Control

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HID® Mobile Access: The Future of Access Control

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HID® Mobile Access Solutions

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HID® Mobile Access Solutions

Mobile Solutions for a Mobile World HID® Mobile Access is connecting the environment like never before. One device lets you...
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Maximizing Your Access Control System: Tips for a Thorough Site Survey

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Maximizing Your Access Control System: Tips for a Thorough Site Survey

CONSIDERING UPGRADING TO MOBILE ACCESS? Download the following site survey document before reading:
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Beginners Guide to Access Card Formatting

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Beginners Guide to Access Card Formatting

What is Format? Proximity cards contain chips that store data. The way that data is structured is called the "format" of the...
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Components of HID Mobile Access

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Components of HID Mobile Access

In an ever more mobile world, individual mobile devices are becoming the Swiss Army Knife of productivity – placing myriad...
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How Access Control Systems Work: The Four Basic Elements

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How Access Control Systems Work: The Four Basic Elements

Organizations are increasingly adopting credential technology that can be used for multiple purposes to accommodate the needs of...
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Optimize Your Workplace with Real-Time Location Services and Analytics

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Optimize Your Workplace with Real-Time Location Services and Analytics

If you’re like most businesses, you need to maximize productivity without compromising accuracy, safety, and security. So, how do...
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Top 10 Security Features You Should Consider to Protect Your ID Cards

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Top 10 Security Features You Should Consider to Protect Your ID Cards

The effectiveness of your ID cards and badges is only as good as the security features you include on them. When you protect the...
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Companies are Moving from Proximity to Smart Cards and You Should Too

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Companies are Moving from Proximity to Smart Cards and You Should Too

Proximity cards and smart cards offer distinctive benefits, but they aren’t interchangeable. To make sure you choose the right...
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Upgrade Your Security with HID Global's iCLASS Seos Smart Cards

Upgrade Your Security with HID Global's iCLASS Seos Smart Cards

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Upgrade Your Security with HID Global's iCLASS Seos Smart Cards

To increase the security of your ID badges, step up the quality of the credentials themselves. HID Global’s iCLASS® Seos™ smart...
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The Risks of Proximity Cards for Access Control

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The Risks of Proximity Cards for 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...
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Technologies for Mobile Credentials in Access Control: NFC & Bluetooth

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Technologies for Mobile Credentials in Access Control: NFC & Bluetooth

Mobile Access is gaining popularity for employee credentials. As work environments become mobile-friendly, transitioning to...
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The Evolution of Access Control Technology

The Evolution of Access Control Technology

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The Evolution of Access Control Technology

Access card technology has evolved from Swipe to B.Y.O.D. The following timeline illustrates how access control technology has...
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8 Reasons to Upgrade Your Access Control System: Time for a Change?

8 Reasons to Upgrade Your Access Control System: Time for a Change?

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8 Reasons to Upgrade Your Access Control System: Time for a Change?

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