There are two distinct states for the magnetic particles: positive and negative polarity. A situation in which two and only two states are possible is referred to as a binary situation and forms the basis for all digital communications. All...

by Ted Sander, Food Service Director, University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota, a CBORD OmniAccess user, is one of the largest universities in the United States, enrolling more than 35,000 students on two campuses in the metro Minneapolis/St. Paul...

If you’re looking to get a better handle on visitors or other guests to your campus or facility, Avery may have just the solution for you. Not only will its badge and ID creation software track all your visitors with...

So you have decided that you are interested in adding a banking partnership to your card program, but you are not sure how to begin? Ask yourself the following question: ‘How can I best position my card program to attract...

In the following Q&A section, key biometric concepts are presented to accompany the article titled, ”Bolt-on biometrics.” What are biometrics? Under the broadest definition, any measurable characteristic or behavior that can be used to establish identity. What is registration/enrollment? The...

Whether viewed as sci-fi, Orwellian, or other, most observers agree that our day-to-day use of biometrics will increase rapidly over the next few years. On campus, the reality is that biometric implementations are likely even more immediate, meaning you should...