Credit Cards and Magnetic Stripes We receive a steady stream of questions about how powerful neodymium magnets might affect the magnetic strip on a credit card. This includes questions such as: While we have a good idea about how these things should work theoretically, it seemed about time to try erasing cards with some magnets. […]
Understanding smart cards and proximity cards 1 Let’s Start with Basics 2 What is a Proximity Card? 3 What is a Smart Card? 4 The Key Differences 5 Understanding Types 6 Types of Proximity Cards 7 Types of Smart Cards 8 Which Type of Access Card is Better? 9 Where to Buy Proximity or Smart […]
Smart card basics – A short illustrated guide In this dossier, you’ll discover key facts about smart cards: What is a smart card? Smart card markets, size, and value A short history of smart cards What are the features and benefits of smart cards? Smart card use cases The crucial role of standards What is […]
Access Control Card Readers: How to Choose the Right Technology for Your Organization One of the core security needs for any business is to control who can access the business’s buildings and assets. Card readers are one of the most popular choices for conducting access control. Formerly only within the reach of enterprise security budgets, […]