The HID proximity card is much like your typical plastic ID card but it also looks like a credit card because of the embedded microchip, magnetic stripe or barcode feature in it. This feature has enabled the card to be more than just an identifier as it has provided other functions as well. Management is able to best control or limit access of personnel within the premises and within the computer system with the use of the proximity card. Swiping the card thru the reader, a message is sent to the computer system to check the identity and level of [ Read More ]
It is no surprise that large companies give each employee a HID proximity card in order to maintain a certain level of security. In fact, most of them even have their own ID card printers so that they can replace or create new cards whenever they are needed. However, as a small business is that type of technology necessary or even beneficial? While there are definitely some types of businesses that may not benefit from this type of security, a large majority of small businesses will. Here is a closer look at why small businesses in particular need to seriously [ Read More ]