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Are you unsure whether to take the next step and upgrade your ID card printer? Today, ID card solutions are used by a variety of vertical markets and Idesco has been on the forefront of customizing those solutions for a wide range of industries. From stadiums to schools, hospitals, hotels, and office buildings; ID badges are being used to not only improve security; but help streamline operations and improve overall efficiency.

More organizations are looking for ways to achieve greater sustainability than ever before. Finding and using environmental-friendly products in their daily operations is the first step that a business can take to help protect our planet in the long run. With a strong focus on reducing environmental impact in our society, a great place to start is with oversized ID card printing supplies. These oversized cards are typically used at large-scale events to help keep unauthorized individuals out of a sporting event,

Mobile credentials, or the use of smartphones or other mobile devices to access secure areas, are increasingly being considered as an alternative to traditional keycards and ID badges in schools. However, while mobile credentials offer several advantages, such as convenience and cost savings, there are also potential drawbacks to their use. To help aid schools in improving safety measures, we will explore the pros and cons of using mobile credentials for school safety and physical security.

Property managers are always looking for new ways to keep their residential and office buildings secure. With the increase in crime rates, it has become more important than ever to ensure the safety of people. One way in which property managers are enhancing their security measures is by using ID cards. 

ID cards can increase a healthcare facility’s security by properly identifying doctors, nurses, staff, visitors, patients, vendors, contractors, and more. They can also help you streamline operations and improve efficiency by automating processes with the latest technology. 

The ID Card Solutions industry has seen its fair share of changes over the years. Prior to the pandemic, the industry saw a surge of demand in the event industry as event planners were looking for ways to identify visitors, catering & service staff, security personnel, media representatives and VIP’s quickly even across a large venue or room. Being able to identify who works at an event can also help in emergency situations where an attendee may be looking to report an incident. However, during the pandemic we saw a drop due to the cancellation of live events.  

How can Stadiums/Venues benefit from Oversized Badges? With the return of events, we are seeing large crowds of people once again attending stadiums, theaters, and other arenas.  Going back to normalcy does not come without its own set of challenges. The existing security challenges that were present before the pandemic are still out there. 

With the return of school this fall, the time has come for the lazy days of summer to come to an end.  As students prepare to go on to the next grade level, administrators should also be graduating on to the next level when it comes to security. Schools need to use the summer months to prepare for the return of students and staff and implement new security and visitor management measures. 

Most states require that all licensed, certified, and registered healthcare providers wear a photo identification badge stating their name and professional license, certification, or registration. This helps healthcare professionals easily be identified by administrators, visitors, and patients. 

Now more than ever schools nationwide need to rewrite the lesson plan when it comes to securing their facility. Knowing who is entering your facility day or night is crucial to mitigating the risk of an incident taking place on your campus.   With a main goal of reducing risk exposure, schools are quickly learning that the best way to prevent an emergency event from happening is controlling access.  

As you know, the CDC put out an "Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Prevention" as a guide to getting kids back to in-person classes. Some school systems brought kids back for full-time in-class operations during the second half of the school year, some chose a hybrid model of part in-person and part virtual classes, and others continued remotely.

If you don't currently have ID cards, here are a few reasons why cards offer security and functionality for your students and faculty. Not only do cards track metrics important to your operations, but they also provide a measure of security to make sure you know who is on campus at all times. Let's look at why ID cards are important for both students and staff.

Lanyards are some of the hottest ID card accessories available, especially for organizations that need cardholders to display badges easily. Some cardholders need their ID cards readily available for other actions like swiping through card readers, checking out equipment, etc. But most cardholders agree lanyards are not only popular but also effective.

Every time you run to the store and use the self check-out stations, you're using barcodes. Retailers rely on these machine-readable components to track everything from price to inventory and more. Barcodes are an efficient and effective option for small businesses and large corporations alike to contain easily verifiable information on ID cards.