ID Card Applications: Corporate In this iteration of our “ID Card Applications” series, we look at the corporate space and how ID programs are used to great effect. In this series we dive into the corporate world and how ID cards have affected this industry. From simple identification to – Improving security: ensure the right people can access the right place at all times- Protecting data: keeping customer information and intellectual property secure- Improving efficiency: Issue accurate proof of identity quickly and easily All corporations have a duty towards their staff. It is a fundamental part of any business to ensure that staff are safe, secure and protected – and not just in a physical sense. A persons digital footprint has grown exponentially in recent years and these digital assets need to be protected. Not only do corporates have a responsibility for personal safety, but also to protect intellectual property and customer information. Keeping your staff, assets and data safe is absolutely paramount in the corporate space and a well implemented card system is a key part of this. Modern ID cards minimise the risk of security breaches and ensures your operations run smoothly at all times. Specific card types to address these challenges include: The importance of upholding the security of the premises, its staff, patients and data is fundamentally crucial to any healthcare facility. The ability to quickly issue ID cards is a fast and effective way to make sure all staff, visitors and patients have the proper identification issued quickly and easily. Our solutions keep your facility running smoothly allowing you to focus on what really matters – patient care. Photo ID Visual Identity within a medical facility is crucial. Staff ID cards let patients and staff alike know exactly who they are dealing with. Visitors, security and staff need to easily identified and only appropriate people should be allowed access to wards, records etc. ID cards with a visual security feature can protect against unauthorised reproduction and a desktop card printer at reception can used to instantly issue and replace cards to all staff, visitors and patients. Data Modern smart cards have an embedded chip which can be used to store various information as well as restrict or grant access to a specific areas. Patient information such as blood group, allergies and medications can all be stored on such a chip and can be easily read at bedside by a staff member equipped with a mobile card reader. Physical Access ID cards can utilise a variety of technologies to store information and grant access to certain secure areas such as records or supplies. Access can be controlled easily using a database which grants or restricts access to certain card numbers. Options There are two ways to implement such a system into a hospital. Outsource your card printing operation or purchase a card printer machine and print in-house. Printing the cards yourself has the advantage of being cheaper, faster and gives you greater control. Outsourcing the work takes all the manual […]
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Loyalty Card Systems: Everything you need to know In a fiercely competitive economic climate business owners are always looking for a way to attract and retain customers, and really give themselves an edge on their competitors – enter the loyalty card scheme. A loyalty card scheme is a simple, cost-effective method for attracting, retaining and learning more about your customers In recent years, loyalty cards have exploded in popularity due to the face that they are very easy to implement and produce tangible results in a very short space of time. The basics Chances are at some point you have availed of or shopped at a retailer who uses a card scheme. But how does it work? In it’s simplest form, a loyalty scheme involves giving customers “points” for every purchase that they make from that shop. These points build up over time and can eventually be used to acquire rewards or special offers. What you need to get started A loyalty card system requires specialised software which holds a database of numbers – similar to a bank account number. Each number corresponds to a loyalty card much like your bank account number is linked to your bank card and is debited or credited accordingly when the customer uses it. a bank account. To get started you will need a software provider and a card provider. We provide loyalty cards for all systems. We can issue cards with Barcodes, Magnetic Stripes and Smart chips Shop Loyalty Cards Now Benefits of a loyalty card What are the benefits of a loyalty card? There are many benefits to a loyalty card scheme both for the customer and the business owner. For the customer, its a great way to get the most out of your purchasing power. Loyalty cards can offer cashback or offer reward points which can be redeemed against prodoucts or services in the shop – this is a great way to save money. Loyalty card holders often get additional benefits such as prize draws or early access to sales. Many businesses offer special rewards or cash prices In addition, many loyalty schemes offer the option for you to be entered into bonus prize draws or even give you the chance to win cash prizes and presents at special times of the year – i.e. Christmas – and this can be a great way to get some additional cash at a very important time of the year. Get a loyalty card printed Printed Loyalty Cards Who should use a loyalty card From a business perspective, a loyalty card scheme can be just that little bit extra that your business needs to put you ahead of the pack, and in a competitive marketplace sometimes just the slighest edge is all you need to be dominant in your space. A loyalty card scheme is also a great way to learn about your customer’s shopping habits and collect all of their information together in one place, allowing you to easily run promotions which really […]