In this section, we have collected the most frequently asked questions about corporate ID badges and their benefits.
CORPORATE ID BADGES
Corporate ID badges stand out as a leading solution for access control and attendance tracking. Corporate badges offer numerous advantages in terms of flexibility, security, and customisation:
- Unique identification and recognition: At the entrance and within the company, ID badges allow for precise and unique identification of employees, visitors, consultants, external workers, and temporary staff. These tools, thanks to their unique codes, allow for accurate control of those accessing the facility, enhancing security and operational efficiency.
- Differentiated access: Corporate cards are programmed to define the areas accessible to each group, ensuring that only authorised individuals can enter specific zones, such as offices, meeting rooms, production areas, and sensitive areas like laboratories, server rooms, or parking spaces.
- Corporate ID badge security: By using secure corporate badges, continuous monitoring of movements within the premises is possible. This system, integrated with RFID readers and management software, provides a real-time overview of people flows, improving security and preventing unwanted access.
Electronic purse uses in ID cards: corporate ID badges can also be equipped with an electronic wallet; electronic purse corporate cards contain credit that can be used for payments in the cafeteria and vending machines, and they can support digital signatures for secure and fast transactions.
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How corporate ID badges work
At Partitalia, we manufacture magnetic stripe badges, contact chip badges, and RFID badges, which operate at either LF (125 kHz) or HF (13.56 MHz) frequencies. Additionally, we supply NFC badges for corporations that function in RFID contactless mode, operating at 13.56 MHz.
- Magnetic badges are characterised by a ferromagnetic stripe, either black or coloured, located on the back of the card. These need to be ‘swiped’ through a reader to enable access.
- Contact badges feature an integrated contact chip, offering greater security. In this case, the card must be inserted into a reader for use.
- RFID corporate badges contain a contactless chip: to use the badge, simply hold it up to the reader located at the company entrance or at access points to restricted areas. If the card is authorised for access to that area, the door will automatically open, or the access control system will allow entry.
Advantages of RFID corporate badges
RFID badges are the most commonly used cards in businesses, as contactless technology eliminates wear from swiping, ensuring a long lifespan for corporate cards. The integrated RFID chips, equipped with mathematical coprocessors, ensure maximum security and data protection.
RFID vs NFC corporate ID badges
RFID and NFC badges for corporate access control can contain a wide range of information, allowing for the integration of multiple applications. In addition, NFC badges transmit data at a distance of approximately 4 cm, offering enhanced security due to the short distance.
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Corporate ID badges printing solutions
We have various corporate badges printing materials: PVC and PETG, which are durable and ensure long life, recycled PVC and degradable PVC - for eco-friendly corporate badges -, which are more sustainable while maintaining the same technical performance as standard material.
Partitalia offers the best corporate badge printing services: we produce custom printed corporate badges, to provide a professional appearance in line with the corporate image. Options include logo, employee name and department, photos for identification, use of special colours and designs.
How to print custom corporate ID badges? ID badge colour printing is carried out using different techniques, such as offset, digital printing - thermographic printing, indirect digital printing/retransfer printing, inkjet printing - or silkscreen printing, while customisation - the insertion of variable data such as call sign, photo and numbering - is done by thermographic printing, laser printing, inkjet printing or embossing.
Corporate access control badges, therefore, provide an integrated and versatile solution for access control and attendance management, combining advanced technology, security, and customisation in a single card.
FAQs corporate ID badges
How do corporate ID badges work?
Corporate badges are used by businesses for access control, attendance tracking, and for payments within the company (such as for canteen services and vending machines). There are different types of badges: magnetic stripe badges, contact chip badges, and RFID badges, which use radio frequency communication between the badge and the reader.
What security features do corporate badges have?
ID badges enhance security in businesses by allowing continuous monitoring of movements within the premises and preventing unauthorised access. In particular, RFID badges ensure advanced protection of stored data, thanks to the mathematical coprocessors integrated within the chip.
What is an electronic purse, and how is it used in corporate cards?
An electronic purse is a virtual wallet that stores credit, which can be used for various activities. Corporate cards can be programmed with an electronic purse function, containing credit that can be used for payments in the canteen, at the bar, and at vending machines.
What is the difference between RFID and NFC badges?
In companies, RFID and NFC badges are essential tools for access control and attendance management, but they have differences that affect their functionalities and applications. RFID badges operate on two frequencies: LF (125 kHz) and HF (13.56 MHz). NFC badges, instead, operate at only 13.56 MHz (HF) frequency.
What materials are used to print corporate badges?
Corporate ID badges can be made of different materials: PVC and PETG, materials with excellent technical characteristics that ensure durability, degradable PVC and recycled PVC, which maintain the same performance as standard PVC but are more sustainable.
How are corporate ID badges printed?
Corporate badges can be customised to reflect the brand image, with logo, colours, custom design, name and photo. Colour printing is done using different techniques, such as offset, digital printing or silkscreen printing.
