The Viability of Biometrics

Biometric technologies help to increase security, reduce risk, and make your business a much safer environment. Perhaps one of the biggest perks is that biometrics allows you to know who is in your facility at any time. Biometric technologies is one of the most effective, secure, and private forms of identification available today, and is continuously growing in popularity.

Products that recognize faces, hands, fingers, signatures, irises, finger prints, and other unique characteristics all fall into the biometric category, and are exceptionally good at keeping your business secure. Biometric products are a great investment, and work as advertised. Because of the way these products are designed, and the way they recognize distinct features, you don’t have to ever worry about the security of your business again. Biometrics helps ensure that those who are supposed to be there are there, and those who are not, are not. Biometric technology is the best choice for businesses that require the highest security, as they actually recognize the identity of a person, whereas a card does not.

If your business needs a powerful and reliable security system, consider implementing biometric technologies into your security plan today! Choose CardQuest.com for the best in access control, including biometric technologies. Let us help you keep your business secure.

Make Your Own ID Cards with Zebra ZMotif

When your business grows, so does the number of employees you have on the payroll. It’s important to have every inch of your expansion plan covered, including everything down to ID badges. If your business currently has an access control system that requires the use of ID badges, it’s important that you’re able to produce badges in a timely manner and be able to print new badges when the need arises. The ZMotif CardStudio Software is an easy to learn, easy to operate card design and card insurance software suite that can give you the power to create new badges whenever you need to.

Whether creating simple badges or complex designs, Cardstudio makes badge creation a breeze. At CardQuest.com we carry multiple editions of Zebra ZMotif Cardstudio including: Classic, Standard, and Professional. All versions of the suite are compatible with all current legacy Zebra card printers. Design, print, and encode ID security cards simply and stress free with CardStudio.

When it comes to access control for your business, there’s no better choice for the items you need than CardQuest.com. We take pride in offering the best access control systems and accessories to keep your business protected at the maximum. Learn more at CardQuest.com today.

We Care about Our Customers

Did you know that we offer our customers the chance to win a prize every month? You heard that correctly. At CardQuest.com, we appreciate our customer and give everyone the chance to enter for a monthly drawing to win a prize that says “thanks for being our customer.”

We encourage everyone to visit our website each month to register to win one of our great prizes. The rules are simple:

· Our drawings are held at a specified date, and announced on our YouTube channel, which can be viewed here.
· Winners are notified by phone or email if they have won.
· If you’re one of the lucky winners, we will gladly shop your prize to you free of charge.
· All participants must be located in the continental United States and be at least 18 years old.
· No purchase is necessary to enter.
· Participants are allowed one entry per day, and may be able to earn more entries by following Card Quest on social media.
· When filling out the entry form, participants are giving their permission for Card Quest to announce their name on YouTube, Facebook, and any other Card Quest Entity.

When it comes to satisfying your access control needs, there’s no better choice than CardQuest.com. Be sure to keep checking back for new contest announcements.

School Safety with Sielox Class™

Safety at our schools is extremely important by any means necessary. Sielox Class™ Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System provides amazing real-time classroom status updates and notification to school administrators and first responders through the use of email, text message alterts, graphical maps, and other means in the event of an emergency. By providing this information, this program helps first responders and administrators make split-second decisions more wisely and accurately. This incredible program is a scalable, flexible, and important solution for crisis management in any classroom.

Sielox Class™ provides real-time visibility, as every second counts in the event of an emergency in any educational facility. With a dynamic map that provides real-time updates and a color coded system stating the current situation (Green-safe, Yellow-unaccounted, Blue-medical emergency, orange-classroom disturbance, Red-crisis), Sielox Class™ helps you better protect your students and school.

Sielox Class™ works by encouraging educators to send color-coded alerts to administrators and first responders through networked devices like smart phones and computers.  This information is then generated into real-time floor plans, which can help first responders and administrators diffuse a situation from getting way out of hand.

Learn more about Sielox Class™ and try it for yourself at CardQuest.com. When it comes to your safety, you can trust CardQuest.com to have everything you need.

Why Access Control?

It’s no secret that access control enables you to control who has access to your building. Having an access control system in your facility helps protect your valuable assets and employees a lot more than the traditional lock and key we’ve accepted as passable security. Sure, locks and keys work just fine, but when your keys are lost or stolen, the situation becomes a security risk. Regardless of the size of your business, it’s important to protect your facility and assets from crime and theft.

Electronic access control helps provide an efficient and convenient way to protect your building and all assets within. With electronic access control, you don’t need to worry about changing locks or losing keys, but instead can gain peace of mind knowing that your business is protected. Access control works by allowing employees and visitors a token which allows them to get through controlled doors. If someone leaves the company, or you no longer want to provide them access to your facilities, you can easily withdraw their token, making your building inaccessible to them.

When your building is controlled via an electronic access control system, your doors will be locked immediately after they are closed, and can only be opened with an access card. Access control offers a secure, flexible, and incredibly convenient way to control who is in your building at any given time.

Find the perfect access control system and accessories at CardQuest.com today.

HID Cards - Which One Is Right for You

Secure, simple access is vital to a variety of business processes. They help you control building access, manage secure data, track attendance, and aid payments. There are so many models out there though, like HID iClass cards, DuoProxII, and iClass Key 205x. Which one is right for your workers?

To select the right HID card for your workers, start by assessing department needs and work conditions. More demanding the environments and longer-term retention positions benefit from the more durable cards. Likewise, workers who are easier on their badges and positions that gravitate towards frequent replacement help you benefit from lower-cost badges.

The HID DuoProx II is an excellent example of a durability powerhouse. It is made from a composite of 40% polyester/PVC, helping it stand up to harsher conditions and demanding use. As such, it also boasts a relatively lengthy lifespan. It is available in magnetic strip and proximity varieties. 

The HID iClasses are the workhorse of our industry. Adhesive stickers make them highly customizable, and their affordability make them applicable for most business environments. They are also available in 2k bit configurations for secure data transfer, which leads us to one of our biggest badges.

In addition to measuring badge longevity, you also need to assess badge use. Towards the high end, DuoProxII keyfobs operate without contact to provide secure access controls and authentications. Available in 2k, 16k, and 32k bit versions, they also are capable of transferring encrypted data according to your company's needs.

Ordering Level II Vendor Access Badges - What You Need

MedStar Health Vendor Access Cards, especially the level III class badges, are essential to your business and vital to its success. There are a number of necessary documents needed to order these, but that doesn’t mean the process has to be time-consuming. Expedite your order by employing this time-saving technique.

Begin by being ready to order. To do this, collect the following documents about the vendor in PDF, DOC, or DOCX format:

• Access Program Packet
• Substance Abuse Testing Document
• Criminal Background Check Document
• TB Test Results Document
• FLU Shot Document
• Measles/Rubella Immunization Document
• Chicken Pox (Varicella) Immunization Document
• Aseptic Technique Education Document
• Education/Certification on Service or Equipment Being Provided

In addition to these documents, you will need the vendor's badge photo. This can be collected in advance, in most cases. You will also want to collect the vendor's first and last name, company name, and MedStar region. The region will be Maryland, DC, or "all". To prepare, make a document with these items as notes.

Now that you have all of the information at hand, put it at your fingertips by assigning it a file folder on your work computer. Move each document to this folder separately, and make sure they are named accordingly. Remember, these must be in PDF, DOC, or DOCX format, and moving files is an excellent time to double-check this.