A security threat has breached the exterior doors of a campus building – what now? In a modern security environment, electronic access control (EAC) can quickly, remotely close and lock doors to secure specific areas. This only works, however, at...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) released its Corporate Credential Design Guide, a new resource produced by their Credential Design Working Group. It specifies recommended practices for the design and implementation of credentials and badges by card issuers and security teams....
For years, campus technology leaders have discussed the coming shift to cloud-based systems, flexible credential options, and non-proprietary hardware and solutions. According to Danny Smith, owner of ColorID, that transformation is no longer theoretical – it’s happening now, and it...
A new standard is here for smart locks and digital keys, but there are major questions about the impacts of Aliro in higher education. Launched in spring 2026, Aliro 1.0 was created by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) to move...
ColorID announced that it has achieved HID Elite Technology Partner status within the HID partner ecosystem. This designation recognizes them as one of a select group of partners demonstrating advanced technical expertise, strategic integration capabilities, and excellence in delivering solutions...
In this episode of CampusIDNews Chats, leaders from Transact + CBORD (rebranding to Illumia in March 2026), Genea, and Mercer University discuss a new partnership delivering cloud-native access control to higher education. The collaboration brings together Genea’s modern physical security...
In this episode of CampusIDNews Chats, Brian Ashley, VP of Enterprise Sales at AccessNsite, details the company’s access control solutions, agnostic approach, and key higher ed clients. AccessNsite focuses on unifying access control across campus, integrating seamlessly with existing enterprise...
At Ohio State University, a multi-year project to modernize physical security is underway. It will replace security system software, thousands of door access readers of different makes and models, and credentials as well. Ohio State is a perfect example that...
Many colleges and universities seeking a transition to mobile access want a better experience for students, as well as their staff. However, they often get a lot more. They’re finding that when they upgrade their technology, they also improve the...
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Great inverview on the Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) standard with ELATEC's Jason Ouellette, Chairman of the Board for the @PSIAlliance.
Attn: friends in the biometrics space. Nominations close Friday for the annual Women in Biometrics Awards. Take five minutes to recognize a colleague or even yourself. http://WomenInBiometrics.com
