The first-ever plastic card program is being employed at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida. The plastic card will be used to access library services, print and make copies and access off-campus services as well.
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Plastic Card ID System Implemented at Hillsborough
Friday, February 5th, 2010Plastic ID Cards Serve Up Variety at Indiana State
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Plastic identification cards at Indiana State University will give students another dining option, as the school launches a new program. The plastic card system will see students loading their ID cards with “Blue Bucks” currency, which can be used to eat at off-campus locations.
Student ID Cards Used to Help Haiti
Monday, January 25th, 2010Magnetic plastic swipe cards that serve as student IDs on the campus of George Washington University were used to help Haiti with earthquake relief. On Jan. 22, students, faculty and staff were able to swipe their cards and choose an amount to donate.
Smartcards Prevent Fraud
Thursday, October 15th, 2009Contactless cards will make fraud less common among bus riders at Washington University. The students’ new custom-printed ID cards will be embedded with smart-chip technology that will be used to keep track of bus rides, among other things.
Students at Kansas State will swipe ID cards to make purchases
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009Kansas State University is implementing changes to its student ID system that will see students using magnetic stripes on the back of their customized student IDs to make purchases.
Law forces change to student IDs
Thursday, October 8th, 2009One U.S. school is having to change its student ID card and ID system to accommodate a law that prevents identity theft. The school is not only changing its plastic ID cards, but also its access control system.
Biometric ID Cards to be used in India
Thursday, September 17th, 2009A biometric identity card is being piloted in India to better provide public services to 1.2 billion people. The biometric ID card will be part of a larger ID system and will contain the personal details of each registered person.
Recycled ID Cards Face Challenges
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009ID cards that are printed on recycled plastic are off-white in color, making them a hard sell for an industry dominated by perfect, white PVC cards. Can Recycled ID cards manufacturers catch on though?
Native Americans Welcome Deal on ID Cards
Friday, September 11th, 2009An ID card system is being implemented so that Native Americans living in northern New York may continue to express their “free passage” rights between the U.S. and Canada. The ID cards will actually be enhanced tribal card, ensuring security.
Plastic ID Card System Replaces Washington Medicaid Paper System
Friday, September 4th, 2009Plastic ID cards are being implemented by Washington state’s Medicaid system to ensure convenience for doctors and clients. The ID card system will replace paper coupons that are currently used to determine monthly eligibility for the service. The new ID service card will be mailed once and kept my clients.
