Perhaps the great Irish writer Oscar Wilde said it best: “It is always with the best intentions that the worst work is done.” And it seems that civic leaders in Oakland, California, are facing the same dilemma. Two years ago, … Continue reading →

If you’re above the age of four, and are an American citizen, it’s pretty certain that you can quickly state the official motto of the United States. “In God We Trust” was adopted as the country’s official motto in 1956. … Continue reading →

In today’s hazardous environment, it is vital to implement security measures that are both highly effective and that do not slow the process or impose on the people you’re paid to keep safe Security managers across the industry have stated … Continue reading →

Security experts have been espousing the benefits of the Self Expiring Badge for secure areas that receive a high volume of visitors. One of the largest challenges for security managers is keeping track of visitors who are only authorized for … Continue reading →

Let’s face it, people love their technology. Today’s gadgets allow us to do a things that save time and stress. Remember when it used to take a whole day to do your banking and run errands. New tools have given … Continue reading →

Second Straight Year of Record Growth at Silicon Valley-based Access-Control Company. San Jose, CA (December 20, 2004) Indala Corporation, an industry leading manufacturer of contact and contact-less cards, tags, readers, and core electronics modules for physical and logical access control … Continue reading →

Ultimate Migration Tool now includes keypad reader and solutions for simplified upgrade from mullion mounted MiniProx® to 13.56 MHz contactless smart cards IRVINE, Calif., September 10, 2007 – HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of … Continue reading →

The Annual American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) Convention starts next week in Las Vegas Nevada. Be on the look out for “Inspector Badge-It”. “Inspector Badge It” will be walking the convention floor. When you see “Inspector Badge-It”, introduce yourself, … Continue reading →

Security managers have never had more options for access control cards and other badging and credential applications. Magnetic stripe, Wiegand and proximity technology all remain popular and effective. Badge Express, in conjunction with HID, is proud to introduce a new … Continue reading →

IRVINE, Calif., December 22, 2005 – HID Corporation, the premier manufacturer of contact-less access control cards and readers for the security industry, today announced the expansion of its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) product family with the iCLASS OEM150 module. The … Continue reading →

HID Showcases iCLASS Application Solutions for ID Badge Issuance, Biometric, Logical Access, Mobile ID Verification, Parking Control, Industrial Applications, Time & Attendance, and Cashless Payment HAVERHILL, UK, April 21, 2005 – HID Corporation, the premier manufacturer of contact-less access control … Continue reading →

United Technologies Corp. (UTC), Hartford, Conn., has announced plans to acquire Lenel Systems International Inc., Rochester, N.Y., a high-end security systems and software developer, for approximately $400 million. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory clearance, is expected to close … Continue reading →