?Access control refers to the process of granting access to certain entities or persons and refusing access to others. Access used to be primarily physical and was controlled via gates, locks, and ...

When creating an access control system, it is important to remember that there is no single, correct solution — there are combinations of solutions. However, when it comes to security, there is no ...

Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. She enjoys coffee, cats and science fiction TV. Just as chip-and-pin has become the latest in credit card technology, smart cards — plastic cards with ...

Herlev, Denmark and Gothenburg, Sweden – February 26, 2025 – CardLab Aps, a leading innovator in smart card technology, is excited to announce the launch of its latest biometric smart card product, ...

If prices come down–and they are expected to–smart cards could see a gain in the access control market, maybe as much as 100% in the next five years, according to a new study from Frost & Sullivan.

Someday, a single card, yours exclusively, will allow you to enter your government office building with a single flash or swipe. At your office, you will use your card to log on to your personal ...

Northwestern University will replace dorm keys with smart cards for four residential buildings this fall, with the eventual goal of using smart cards for all buildings. While Northwestern is moving ...

Millions of U.S. government employees and contractors have been issued a secure smart ID card that enables physical access to buildings and controlled spaces, and provides access to government ...

The $400 million global access control credential market is set to be rejuvenated by smart cards and near field communication, according to a new study published by IMS Research. Smart card ...

Under a new homeland security directive, all government workers must authenticate their identities with "smart cards" before performing simple tasks like faxing or scanning documents over e-mail. The ...

November 6, 2003 WASHINGTON - Faced with the daunting task of issuing common access cards for its more than four million employees, the U.S. Department of Defense has extended its deadline for ...

There are a number of reasons why healthcare and educational institutions wish to keep their campuses secure, including student, patient and employee safety and document security. No organization ...