HID Product Announcement: ActivID® ActivClient® 4.0.1 for Mac®

HID Global® has announced the availability of ActivID® ActivClient® 4.0.1 for Mac®, enabling smart card users to leverage their PKI smart card on Apple® Mac computers for strong authentication, digital signature and encryption services.
ActivClient 4.0.1 for Mac supports the latest environments, such as Mac OS® 10.10 and 10.11, Safari®, Firefox®, Apple Mail and Microsoft® Outlook® for Mac v15.
ActivClient 4.0.1 for Mac is available as part of the ActivClient Advanced license; this latest version is available at no charge to customers with a valid maintenance contract.
For more information, please Contact Us.

Entrust Datacard Announces New Adaptive Authentication Capabilities that Increases Security while improving the User Experience

Entrust® IdentityGuard 11.0 Helps Organizations Secure their Digital Business While Improving the User Experience across Financial, Government and Enterprise Ecosystems

MINNEAPOLIS—(Nov. 16, 2015)—Entrust Datacard today announces the release of Entrust IdentityGuard 11.0, which brings newly-enhanced capabilities to customers that are facing new challenges as digital, cloud and mobile applications are transforming businesses. The latest update to the Entrust Datacard™ proven platform offers the broadest range of authenticators and intelligent technologies to enable trusted identities and secure transactions™.

Through newly enhanced adaptive authentication, Entrust IdentityGuard 11.0 enables organizations to manage and deploy a comprehensive range of unique capabilities; provide secure access to today’s leading online, cloud and mobile platforms; and provide transparency and a frictionless experience for consumers, citizens and enterprises.

“The transformation to digital business has proven its value in both the workplace and the financial industry – and the opportunities ahead offer great improvements fueled by mobile,” said Russell St. John, senior vice president of global marketing for Entrust Datacard. “But, as more and more services become digital, they become attractive targets to criminals. That’s why Entrust Datacard continually looks to enhance our proven and award-winning authentication platform so that we meet the demands of the market, offer more security to combat growing threats facing identity management, and ensure ease-of-use for our customers.”

Entrust IdentityGuard 11.0 also introduces new options for transaction signing for online banking to combat card-not-present (CNP) fraud. With these new enhancements, organizations can leverage a broad range of approaches including mobile solutions that provide one-click transaction signing, which increases customer satisfaction and builds trust. Users can also take advantage of the fingerprint recognition feature instead of a PIN to unlock applications on the phone and to authenticate security challenges.

“As the technology landscape continues to evolve, authentication platforms need to be designed with the future in mind,” added St. John. “Just as the financial and government enterprise sectors are evolving, we are evolving our solutions to enable security and trust in these ecosystems. We are confident that Entrust IdentityGuard 11.0 is the premier solution to address not only the security needs of today but also the security needs of tomorrow – ultimately creating a frictionless, highly secure solution to enable trusted identities.”

© 2015 Datacard Corporation. All rights reserved.

NEW Datacard XPS Card Printer Driver v6.2.456 for Microsoft® Windows® operation systems

The Datacard XPS Card Printer Driver uses Microsoft XPS print technology to support card production using an SD160, SD260, SD260L, SD360, SD460, CD800, CD820 and CE840 systems.

The following operating Systems (latest service pack recommended) are supported with the XPS Card Printer Driver v6.2.456:

• Windows 10, 32- and 64-bit
• Windows 8.1, 32- and 64-bit
• Windows 7 SP1, 32- and 64-bit
• Windows Server 2008 R2, 64-bit
• Windows 2012 Server R2, 64-bit

Note: Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003 R2 are not supported by the Card Printer Driver, however installation is allowed on these operating systems:

• Windows Vista, 32- and 64-bit
• Windows XP with SP3, 32-bit
• Windows Server 2003 R2, 32-bit

Supported Printers

• Datacard SD Series: SD160, SD260, SD260L, SD360, SD460
• Datacard CD Series: CD800, CD800 with CLM laminator, CD820
• Datacard CE Series: CE840

New Features—Printer Driver

• Added support for Microsoft Windows 10.
• Added support for the simplex ultraviolet color panel ribbon, YMCKFT

Improvements and Resolved Issues
The following issues were resolved in version 6.2:

• A YMCKT‐KT ribbon using the split‐ribbon option YMCKTT‐K did not function for single‐sided cards.
• Printer error messages occasionally did not display at the driver computer.
• A shared printer client did not show the printer status. The status of the shared printer now displays on the client Printer Properties/Printer Status tab.

To download this driver for your Datacard card printer, please go to the Datacard website.

Any questions on installing a new printer with this driver, or to use with an existing Datacard card printer, please Contact Us.

© 2015 Datacard Corporation. All rights reserved.

Advanced Notice - Announcing HID Global's ActivID® Trusted Transactions solution with Mobile Push

October 27, 2015

On November 19th, HID Global announces the availability of its ActivID® Trusted Transactions solution with Mobile Push in the latest version of ActivID Authentication Server software.

Sophisticated cybercrime is necessitating innovative ways to ensure trust with financial transactions. To mitigate account takeovers, banks are strongly recommended to validate their customers’ transactions via a separate channel than that used to initiate those requests. ActivID Authentication Server v7.3 integrates an effective push-based, out-of-band mobile signing service to deliver ActivID® Trusted Transactions. The solution enables strong, out-of-band transaction verification using a digital signature and real-time push notification capability in the end user’s mobile device. Out-of-band authentication further safeguards accounts against security threats due to its two separate and unconnected authentication channels, both of which would have to be compromised for an intruder to gain access. This added authentication at the transaction level reinforces multi-layered security best practices, which HID Global advocates for securing the convenient digital banking experience desired by today’s demanding customers.

ActivID® Trusted Transactions empowers customers' existing smart phones and tablets to deliver immediate, response-based fraud protection for their online banking and payment transactions. The push-based transaction signing feature, enabled in the banks’ integrated back-end applications, can immediately notify customers of pending transactions and accordingly receive the prerequisite approval response in order to proceed with the transaction process.

The ActivID Trusted Transactions solution with Mobile Push secures digital banking channels with a consistent model that provides the following benefits:

• Trusted and secure digital channels that motivate financial institutions to provide more flexible and cost-effective online banking services. 
• Stronger authentication that addresses user demands for convenience and mobility, while reducing the cost of fulfillment and management.
• Streamlined compliance via a centralized audit trail for customer transactions across bank channels and products.
• Added security layer that can be quickly deployed to provide non-repudiation and mitigate against evolving and more sophisticated online threats.

The ActivID Trusted Transactions is an optional capability now available with the ActivID® Authentication Server v7.3.

To learn more, or for pricing information, please Contact Us.

Thank you for your continued business and interest in HID Global products, solutions and services.

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We’re happy to announce that TRUECOLOR customization, our innovative digital printing process, is now available on four styles of badge reels.

Already available on select badge holders, TRUECOLOR printing allows us to print full-color custom logos on our B-Reel®, carabiner reels, MaxLabel reels and economy reels without the need for a label.

How will TRUECOLOR benefit you?

• Color TRUECOLOR uses four color cartridges to create hundreds of different shades, providing near-limitless options.
• Detail Our printers are able to print intricate details, giving your customers a more attention-getting custom product.
• Durability The custom artwork is applied directly to the product’s surface, eliminating concerns about peeling labels.

 

 

TRUECOLOR digital printing is currently available on a select group of our best-selling rigid badge holders and select badge reels. 

 

With the seasons changing all around us, we here at DKC are happy to announce the release of several new products this Fall! These new badge holders and lanyards are sure to both catch the eye and meet the needs of your customers.


Vinyl Holder with Translucent Bar

These vinyl holders feature a translucent color bar at the bottom, making them perfect for role recognition. Perfect for showcasing a badge with a title at the bottom or adding a custom printed tittle right on the holder.

Open-Ended Lanyard with Clip

This lanyard features two clips, making it easy to attach a credential or badge holder. The dual-clip design helps keep a badge facing front.

Adjustable 3/8” Lanyards

Now available in pink and purple, these lanyards adjust to fit and feature a safety breakaway, making them perfect for adults and children alike.

 

Vertical Holders with Cord & Lock

Now in VERTICAL! Convention and large meeting customers will love this new product, which combines a lanyard and a badge holder. The cord lock makes it easy to adjust the neck size.

Large Event Holder

This flexible vinyl holder features enough space to hold a sports ticket, backstage pass, VIP credentials and more. Perfect for large events of all kinds.

 

Premium Display Holder

Made of our best vinyl, this holder features reinforced edges to better prevent damage. Added space at the bottom allows for the use of an insert or custom imprint.

 

For help with these products and more please do not hesitate to Contact Us! 

Be sure to come visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IDCardsCanada 

And say hello on Twitter @DKCIDcards

November 2, 2015

HID Global is committed to providing the highest quality physical access control solutions to our customers. As a solution provider, it is important to efficiently manage the lifecycle of our products. The HID Global process for product lifecycle management simplifies the portfolio and provides a more streamlined menu of products that enable easy and efficient selection of the right solution for each application. This process also provides operational efficiencies for HID Global and our partners, helping us to deliver on our commitment to improve the way we do business together. An overview and list of definitions of this process is documented and available upon request.
As part of this product lifecycle management process, the following HID Global products will move to End of Life in the months ahead:

• Uncommon Prox (125 kHz) Credentials
• Uncommon iCLASS® Credentials
• Uncommon MIFARE® & Legic® Credentials
• Uncommon Magnetic Stripe-Only Credentials
• Uncommon Readers and Reader Accessories
• Autonomous LED/Beeper Function for OSDP™ Readers
• Networked Access Interface Library
• VertX® Mylar-Only Options

Detailed information and timelines for each product are available upon request.  HID Global is committed to making all technology transitions a positive experience. Please Contact Us for any questions regarding this information.

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Halloween was great...and now Santa's coming!!!

Gift Cards are of course very common among gift giving, so why not have customers get yours!?  Gift Cards are an excellent way to get your business and brand more exposure, not to mention increase overall sales.

If you already have a Gift Card system in place, we can create your custom Gift Cards in time for Christmas.  If you do not already have a Gift Card Program, we can have you setup in no time, with our affordable and easy to use Gift Card Program, so you can start issuing your own custom Christmas Gift cards and benefit from increased sales this 2015 Christmas season!

We will create your custom Christmas Gift Cards with full colour printing on one or two sides, customer or card value information encoded into a magnetic stripe on the card's back side, or barcode and even QR codes.

Contact IDCardsCanada.com today for information on our Gift Card program, and to have custom Gift Cards made for you in time for this 2015 Christmas season.

 

 

Security Canada Central took place on October 21-22, 2015, in Toronto, Ontario and spotlighted some of the latest trending technology and market intel. DKC Associates was happy to attend and present advanced technologies for truly 'Secure' Identification credentials, incorporating overt/covert/forensic security features.

We are so honored to have been able to participate at the event and we look forward to working with everyone we got to meet, some we have known for awhile, some we just met this time around. Whichever it is we look forward to developing those relationships into the partnerships people have grown to expect from DKC Associates. We look forward to the coming year, and to next years event!

HID Global’s iCLASS® Seos®/iCLASS®/Prox triple technology smart card is the perfect solution for environments where multiple legacy reader technologies are in place and upgrading to advanced, more secure technology is desired.

This versatile smart card, interoperable with all iCLASS, iCLASS SE® and Prox readers, facilitates the move to more secure access control. Customers can conveniently replace readers gradually as time and budget allow. Once the transition is complete, the benefits of enhanced security, privacy and functionality powered by Seos® can be fully realized. The advanced technology of Seos makes it possible to use mobile devices for secure access control; it also enables customers to add and manage multiple applications on a single device.

In addition to physical access applications, this multi-technology offers convenience beyond the door with a robust access control solution. that supports secure, private network access via one-time-password (OTP).

Key Benefits:

• Supports three technologies including Prox, iCLASS® and advanced credential technology powered by Seos, allowing seamless upgrades to a higher standard of security and functionality. 
• Save time and resources by managing a one card credential solution instead of three separate cards.

For more information and product specifications, please view the NEW HID Global iCLASS® Seos®/iCLASS®/Prox Triple Technology Card Datasheet.