In this episode of CampusIDNews Chats, ColorID’s Danny Smith discusses the evolving landscape of identity management systems in higher education. He describes his concept of "critical identity infrastructure," which encompasses credentials, reader infrastructure, and the software used to manage identities....
Allegion and Atrium announced a strategic alliance, whereby the “two companies are establishing a formal partnership to revolutionize access control, credentialing, and campus one card solutions,” says the Allegion press release. The release is short on details, but it likely...
Brigham Young University’s robust security program includes 25 officers, 15 supervisors, and 400 academy-trained student employees. To better coordinate these departments, BYU wanted a solution that would unify operations and improve efficiency. They selected Genetec's Operations Center, a solution for...
The current state of campus access control was the focus of a joint panel discussion with members of the Northeast Colleges and Universities Security Association (NECUSA) and NACCU. Topics surrounded reporting structures, obstacles, investments, lockdowns, and plans for access control...
With an enrollment of more than 3,200 students, Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) faced significant challenges with its outdated card and physical security systems. The door access solution had reached end-of-life, and their manual card production process was time-consuming...
As higher ed and other markets confront an increasingly sophisticated threat environment, security leaders are prioritizing integrated platforms and advanced credentials. These are among the key findings of the annual 2025 State of Security and Identity Report just released by...
Florida International University (FIU) released a major upgrade to its mobile app, enhancing student access to critical academic info, campus resources, and mobile access control. More a re-envisioning than just a refresh, the university’s IT team has been working on...
Ever since student IDs were stored in Apple Wallet, perhaps the most frequent question was “what happens when the battery dies?” Administrators were rightfully concerned about how their students were going to buy a meal or access their dorm rooms....
We are on the verge of a digital ID revolution that will bring enhanced convenience and security across industries. Government-issued digital credentials will enable online service delivery with massively enhanced security levels that can help eliminate fraud and make it...
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Feb. 1 webinar explores how mobile ordering enhanced campus life, increased sales at UVA and Central Washington @Grubhub @CBORD
