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Access Control Upgrades That Help Employees Feel Safe

July 27, 2022 • , , , ,

Big City Enterprise Security Solutions and Risks As companies reopen their doors for employees in big cities like Los Angeles,…

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5 Key Benefits of HID Contactless Smart Cards

April 22, 2020 • , , ,

Here are five ways contactless smart cards can help your organization run more intelligently, with greater efficiency and security.  With…

Educational Non Profit chooses to Upgrade Security In New Headquarters

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Educational Non-Profit chooses to Upgrade Security In New Headquarters

April 27, 2022 • , , ,

Overview:  A religious non-profit in Los Angeles first engaged ADVANTIDGE over 5 years ago when looking for an ID solution…

HID visitor management for hospitals

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How to Build a High Volume Enterprise ID Badge System

April 21, 2022 • , , ,

Enterprise Level ID Systems Does your organization have multiple sites, departments, role functions, and thousands of employees to identify? Are…

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5 Ways to Create a More Durable ID Card

January 5, 2020 • , , , ,

Creating a more durable ID card can save organizations time, money, and effort. Learn a few simple ways to maximize…

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All you need to know about ID Card Security Systems

October 11, 2023 •

In both the corporate and institutional landscape, ID card security systems are a critical necessity for an in-person workforce. With…

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Case Study: National Healthcare Organization Achieves Secure ID Badge Issuance After Multiple Acquisitions

National Healthcare Organization Achieves Secure ID Badge Issuance After Acquisitions

August 9, 2022 , , , , ,

Overview:  A large health care system with over 100,000 employees was searching for a better way to coordinate the launch of their new brand to staff after multiple acquisitions. For doctors, nurses, and other healthcare personnel, employee ID badges are required to have standardized color coding so ID cards are displayed visibly to patients. Despite… View Article


Access Control Upgrades That Help Employees Feel Safe

July 27, 2022 , , , ,

Big City Enterprise Security Solutions and Risks As companies reopen their doors for employees in big cities like Los Angeles, organizations that have ground floors accessible are challenged with an increase in unwanted guests who may have been using private property such as lobbies and garages to partake in illicit, illegal, or inappropriate activities. This… View Article


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Are QR Codes the Best 2D Barcode For Enterprise ID Cards

July 26, 2022 , , ,

Let’s Talk about the 2D Barcode A 2D barcode is a graphical image, and matrix data, that stores information horizontally like 1D barcodes, as well as vertically, increasing their storage capacity. Quick response (QR) codes enable fast data access and are a type of 2D barcode. There are multiple different types of 2D barcodes and… View Article


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Evolis Primacy 2 Printer Offers Features For Most Efficient Card Printing

July 25, 2022 , , ,

Evolis Primacy 2 Card Printer The Evolis Primacy 2 offers new color profiles, optimized printhead protection, rewrite capability, optional integrated scanner, digital erasing, double overlay ribbon, UV effect, and more. Perfect for applications with high-volume card issuance needed for membership, healthcare benefit cards, employee ID and more.    Summary of Primacy 2 features: *Printing: Single… View Article


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What is the Baseline Physical Access Control for Schools and Educational Institutions?

July 20, 2022 , , , ,

Straightforward Thinking Around School Safety As the landscape rapidly changes within our education system, ADVANTIDGE has been working closely alongside schools and school districts to streamline solutions as education costs skyrocket, and departments on all levels look for ways to do more with less. Add the looming threats to campus security, and educators must make… View Article


Why the FARGO HDP6600 is the Top High Volume ID Card Printer

July 19, 2022 , , , ,

The Enterprise Experience Enterprise-level security management requires efficient tools on demand, especially for high volume ID card printing. Physical and digital security risks have become intertwined with security convergence, requiring organizations to stay on top of updated technology for managing employee access and credentials, time-clocking purposes, employee security, and hybrid workforce capabilities.   Does your… View Article


Concerns in Transitioning from Remote to Hybrid to Full In Person Workplaces

July 14, 2022 , ,

Reintroducing Ourselves And Employees To Face-To-Face Work Post pandemic, many organizations that are required to have on-site personnel are adopting a hybrid workforce while reintroducing staff to office buildings, facilities, and campuses nationwide to full in-person work again. However, with such a large number of employees returning at once, this exposes vulnerabilities and employee security… View Article


HID Discontinues FARGO HDP8500 Printer

July 6, 2022

Notice of Product Discontinuation: HID FARGO HDP8500 Printer HID Global has discontinued the HID FARGO HDP8500 Industrial Series Card Printer, effective March 1, 2022. For two decades, our team at ADVANTIDGE recognizes that no two clients have exactly the same security needs, and we offer access priority support from our expert technicians to get the… View Article


HID Discontinues Inline OMNIKEY 5121 and 5125 Encoders

July 5, 2022 ,

HID Discontinues Inline OMNIKEY 5121 and 5125 Encoders HID Global will be discontinuing several commercial configurations of the HID FARGO DTCe and HDP card printers, effective September 30, 2022. Specifically, the HID OMNIKEY 5121/5125 combo encoder and field upgrade kits are used for inline encoding of smart cards in the HID FARGO® DTCe and HDP… View Article


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Cost-Effective and Secure Visitor Management for Hospitals

June 30, 2022 , ,

When it comes to healthcare, any time saved is critical; especially in the wake of a global pandemic. Now it’s more important than ever that IT and security teams converge to regulate and manage who gets access inside hospitals and healthcare facilities and focus on employee security. Without the right technology coupled with sustainable processes… View Article