Publications

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January 07 2024
The Last Word With...
The Last Word With...

Andrew Schonzeit, President of Idesco Corporation speaks exclusively to SJA about what's on the cards for the ID badging industry
As we transition to a new year, what trends will continue to follow us into 2024 and what changes can we expect?
Idesco introduced degradable ID badges in 2023 that are growing in popularity. We feel the market is moving toward eco-friendly cards and we will see more of them in 2024.

January 05 2023
Pent-up demand from pandemic invigorates ID cards, including larger formats
Pent-up demand from pandemic invigorates ID cards, including larger formats

Large-scale events, including both corporate and sporting events, are coming back strongly in the aftermath of the pandemic. With the increase in activity comes more demand for oversized credentials preferred by many event planners and end users.

January 08 2019
In the Boardroom With... Andrew Schonzeit, President Idesco Corp.
In the Boardroom With... Andrew Schonzeit, President Idesco Corp.

SecuritySolutionsWatch.com:  Thank you for joining us today, Andy, and congratulations on recently celebrating Idesco’s 75th Anniversary !  That’s indeed quite a milestone and it speaks volumes about your market positioning. Before drilling down into Idesco’s solutions, please tell us about your background.

November 07 2017
Proper ID Badging Provides Extra Value for Event Managers
Proper ID Badging Provides Extra Value for Event Managers

By: Security Sales & Integration

“Event Security” has become a common term over the past decade. Most people can’t walk into a concert or sporting event, for instance, without having their bags searched or body frisked to check for unauthorized items. The main focus has been on “the search,” but what about identifying if the person really belongs there in the first place?


May 05 2017
Idesco Helps Building Owners in NYC Construct a Solid Foundation For Security
Idesco Helps Building Owners in NYC Construct a Solid Foundation For Security

By: Mann Report

When it comes to providing building owners with best practices in security, there is no better advisor than Idesco Corp, a New York-based security systems integrator that has been helping New York building owners and managers for over seven decades. 

April 17 2017
All in the Family
All in the Family

By: Monique Merhige, Infusion Direct

Located in the heart of New York City, Idesco Corp. and IDSecurityOnline.com LLC, offer a physical presence in Manhattan that stock inventory, maintain a staff of trained technicians and have a showroom open to the public to educate and inform customers as well as perform free on site security consultations. Both companies represent the family tradition of innovating, while maintaining the trusted brand we all know today.


November 10 2016
Clean Bill of Health
Clean Bill of Health

By: Monique Merhige, Infusion Direct

 
One of the highlights of the 70th year anniversary of Adelphi’s School of nursing was the fall 2013 groundbreaking for a new building to house the newly renamed “Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health.” With doors opened during the summer of 2016, the new innovative nexus building and welcome center also known as the center for health innovation is a state-of-the-art addition to the Adelphi university campus in garden city, NY. 
September 19 2016
Adelphi’s New School of Nursing Gets Clean Security Bill of Health
Adelphi’s New School of Nursing Gets Clean Security Bill of Health

By: Monique Merhige, Infusion Direct

Adelphi University implements video surveillance and identification card solutions to protect its massive new complex. The LEED-certified Nexus building — also known as the Center for Health Innovation — also houses Adelphi’s offices of admissions, alumni relations, advancement and student affairs; the learning center; writing center; and office of academic services and retention.


July 14 2016
Idesco’s High-Rise Act
Idesco’s High-Rise Act

By: Scott Goldfine, Security Sales and Integration

New York integrator Idesco has taken its craft to new heights — outfitting the world’s tallest residence hall for Pace University with a comprehensive security and communications solution. And now the company is sky-high after winning an SSI Integrated Installation of the Year award.


July 12 2016
Six Important Factors To Look For In A Professional Systems Integrator
Six Important Factors To Look For In A Professional Systems Integrator

By: Deborah O'Mara, SourceSecurity.com US Edition

Andrew Schonzeit, President of IDESCO Corp., New York, knows what it takes to have an award winning, top-in-its class systems integration company. For more than seven decades, the company has grown, morphed and continued to move into the world of value-add integrated solutions contracting.


May 25 2016
Idesco expands product line with Uband Wearable Access Control Solution
Idesco expands product line with Uband Wearable Access Control Solution

By: NYREJ - May 2016

Idesco Corp., a leading New York-based security systems integrator, is proud to reveal that it now resells the Uband, a wearable access control solution that combines all the benefits of a MIFARE or proximity card with the convenience and flexibility of a silicone wristband.

May 18 2016
NYC College Security Upgrade Aces Tough Test
NYC College Security Upgrade Aces Tough Test

By: Monique Merhige, Infusion Direct

For the School of Visual Arts’ access control and surveillance project, the relationship between integrator, software developer and administrative stakeholders played a key part. Get educated in what it takes to achieve similar success on campus.