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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

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.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

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.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

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.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

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.

Monday, November 10, 2014

HID Cards - Which One Is Right for You

HID iCLASS Clamshell Card 2080
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.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Ordering Level II Vendor Access Badges - What You Need


2015 Medstar Health Vendor Registration - Level IIIMedStar 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. 

Monday, October 27, 2014

Self-Expiring Badges Simplify Admission


TEMPbadge Management SystemSecurity risks stem from a variety of reasons. The temporary professionals your company hires shouldn't be one of them. Moreover, spending invaluable time handling this security concern shouldn't hinder your bottom line. For thousands of healthcare, government, and private companies, the TEMPbadge Visitor Management System has been the solution. It can be yours, as well.

The TEMPbadge system helps you simplify your company's admission process. That's because it puts designing, calibrating, and printing admission badges in three, easy steps. From the program, all your worker has to do is select a pass type, select a destination, then preview and print. Of course, this program is entirely customizable, featuring an on-screen display for as many as 15 departments.

Once printed and distributed to temporary visitors, you and your personnel can rest easy. The badges are self-voiding after a set period of time. This means no time spent collecting visitor badges and no concern about missing badges. For added security, bold red text displaying VOID appears on these self-expiring badges.

Little to no training is required to operate The TEMPbadge System. It is intuitive and extremely user-friendly, consolidating all essential functions into 4 clicks. It also provides your company with invaluable reports about user, worker, and visitor activity. How will you use yours?

Thursday, October 2, 2014

The Benefits of TEMPbadge Visitor Management System

TEMPbadge Visitor Management System is an advancement in software used for security. TEMPbadge is truly just that, a temporary badge system that self-expires. With an easy-to-use software and fast thermal badge printer, you won’t find a better system. TEMPbadge is an exceptional way to meet visitor requirement needs that will surely make a great addition to the overall security of your facility or business. What are some other benefits and advantages of TEMPbadge VMS?

· TEMPbadge VMS comes with 1,000 printable badges.
· Customizable to meet your specific needs and requirements.
· Minimal training required to use.
· Takes very little time to print! Your staff can register a visitor’s pass in merely seconds.
· Built-in reports.
· Specific versions for education, healthcare, and corporate facilities are available.
· Easy to configure for your specific needs.
· More affordable than other similar products.
· Ensures a quick and painless sign-in process for visitors.
· Can be used to keep track of and investigate incidents that may occur within the facility.
· In the event of an emergency, TEMPbadge keeps a record of how many people are in your facility at any given time.

If you’re looking for a fully customizable visitor management system, consider TEMPbadge. At CardQuest.com, we carry this incredible visitor management system as well as other access control products to keep your business or facility running safely and smoothly.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

MedStar Health Vendor Access Program: Safety At Its Finest

Imagine a vendor representative is sent to a medical facility to make a delivery, but instead is flagged a potential patient safety risk as they are missing proper security credentials! This situation could easily be avoided by implementing a vendor badging program, which requires vendor representatives to provide background checks, drug testing, health information, and proof of education.

At CardQuest.com, we proudly offer MedStar Health Vendor Access so you can perform your job without any problem. It’s crucial for medical facilities to follow the strictest security guidelines, and vendors must obey these guidelines. A Vendor Access card will allow vendors to present the proper credentials to enter a facility and make a delivery.

If getting your MedStar Health Vendor Access card is something that must happen immediately, it’s important to read our FAQs and ensure you have the proper documentation to submit so your card can get printed and sent to you in a timely manner.


The MedStar Health Vendor Access Program ensures that those entering your facility have had proper background checks, and are competent in their field. With MedStar, you no longer have to deal with a lack of information and competency validation of those who are entering your health facility for any business-vendor related purposes. 

Thursday, September 11, 2014

HID iClass Cards Integral to Security


HID iClass cards are an industry leader in smart card technology. They offer an enhancement of security, convenience and aesthetics. They have become an industry favorite for a wide array of uses:

·         controlling access to facilities
·         aiding mobile devices in accepting payment
·         providing security to computer network data
·         managing and securing medical information
·         tracking employee attendance

HID iClass cards are guaranteed to be compatible with HID card readers and will accommodate any secure technology needs. They can be formatted to work with a magnetic stripe, proximity, contact smart chip module, PVC or composite card body. They can be printable or non-printable, depending on your preference.  All of the cards come standard with 13.56 mHz read and write credentials. To ensure durability and to combat every day wear and tear, a clamshell card is available.

No matter what services you are looking to use your HID cards and card reader for, you can be sure to find the best of the best through CardQuest.com. Why not take the precautionary measures to securing your facility, data or other sensitive information, and even taking the next step to track your employees’ attendance or setting up mobile payment for your business with HID iClass cards and smart card technology!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Securing the Workplace

Securing the workplace should always be one of your biggest priorities. Access control is one aspect of a secure and functional work environment. Access control offers safety, privacy, accountability, and convenience.

Safety
Access control is a great way to protect clients and some employees from dangerous substances and machinery. If an employee does not work in a potentially dangerous area, there is no good reason for that employee to enter that dangerous area. With access control, only authorized employees will be able to enter certain areas of your business.

Privacy
Privacy protection is a major concern in many industries, including healthcare. Storing information requires a secure area, and access control can restrict access to sensitive storage areas. Clients and employees will appreciate your commitment to privacy.

Accountability
Many access control systems will allow you to monitor employee movements by tracking access points. Additionally, you can use access records to verify timekeeping.

Convenience
A badge lanyard is more convenient than a traditional key. The badge functions as an identification card and a key. With an access control badge, there is no need to worry about assigning, managing, and losing keys.

Access Control
Access control can effectively secure many aspects of your business. Employees and clients alike can benefit from the implementation of an access control system.


Monday, August 11, 2014

The Benefits of Utilizing Access Security in the Workplace

In today's business world, maintaining tight security in the workplace is essential. Technological advances have allowed companies to keep workplaces more secure for the safety of the employees and the protection of the company.

Benefits of Work Security
There are many benefits to using access control systems in the workplace.
• Access control keeps employees safe from people who may want to cause harm.
• Ensuring that an area is secure allows a company to store sensitive information within the workplace without having to worry about a breach.
• Restricting access to certain parts of the building allows only certain employees to enter particular areas.

Types of Access Controls
Access controls can be as simple as a locking device, but there are expanded options that are available to the modern business. A biometric identification system is intended to ensure that only people who have the authority to enter a building are able to do so. Examples of biometric identification systems include:
• Retina scanning - this type of access control requires a person to undergo a retina scan in order to enter a room, building or restricted area.

• Fingerprint scanning - people who would like to enter a restricted area that utilizes fingerprint scanning will need to place their hand on a platform before gaining access.


These unique access control options make it impossible for anyone who is not authorized to enter a restricted area. To find out more options for access control in the workplace, visit www.CardQuest.com.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Workplace Security: How Employers Benefit From Access Control Systems

It's vital for every organization to prioritize workplace security. Intruders can cause tremendous harm to a business by stealing equipment, supplies and confidential records. Data breaches may result in identity theft or reveal proprietary information to competitors. Employers need to establish multiple layers of security.

Many businesses take steps to secure the equipment in their offices. They lock filing cabinets and use password protection. However, these measures often fail to thwart determined criminals. Verizon reports that 66 percent of hackers obtain business data by guessing or stealing computer passwords.

Some firms use access control systems that bolster security by limiting entry to their workplaces. This stops former staff members and outsiders from infiltrating offices. Managers may configure the equipment to only accept maintenance and security personnel at night. Dishonest employees often commit crimes after co-workers leave the building.

Access control systems save time and money by eliminating the need to manually check each person's identification. Supervisors may instantly deny or authorize entry to specific individuals at any time. To establish this type of security system, your business needs ID card printers, readers, controllers and locks.


Card Quest offers a great selection of high-quality access control equipment. We can tailor an affordable system to suit your firm's exact needs. Our company's ID card printers range from basic models to high-end units that laminate cards and print on both sides. Please browse our online catalog to learn more.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Badge Buddies: Badges Specifically Designed for the Medical Field


Badge Buddies

The simple truth is, most of us have either spent time in the hospital ourselves, or visited someone who has. And to say that most hospital environments are hectic, confusing, and overwhelming is an understatement! While many of us get stressed about deadlines and work piling up at our jobs, for most of us our jobs are luckily not places of ‘life or death’ situations. Personally, I know I couldn’t handle that, and I applaud the countless people in the medical field who can. And speaking of those people – they hold many different roles! That is why Badge Buddies medical badges are so important.

Thinking back on a time when my mother was in the hospital for an extended stay, my mind becomes confused all over again. There were people coming in and out of her room seemingly nonstop, and they were all sharing information with us that was quite valuable and needed to not only be heard, but fully processed. That can be difficult for a patient and their family when they are experiencing physical and emotional discomfort, and keeping track of everyone and what they said is a battle unto itself. That is precisely what made it so much easier when easy-to-read badges were worn. If we wanted more information from the next person to come into the room, we could say ‘the RN told us this’ instead of ‘there was a lady in here with short brown hair, had a bit of a New York accent, ring a bell?’

Badge Buddy medical badges clearly display whether someone is a Physician, RN, LPN, or NA. And as invaluable as this information is to the patient, so they know who told them what, as well as who they should be asking what, it is also quite helpful for the hospital staff as well. Have an emergency and aren’t sure if that person is a doctor or nurse? Identifying them in an instant saves invaluable time. Heard that a new LPN started, but aren’t sure if that’s him? If he’s wearing an LPN badge and you’ve never seen him before, it probably is! And these are just a few examples of how something as seemingly small as a clear, color-coded badge can have an enormous impact for everyone involved.

If your hospital currently uses Badge Buddies and you have more insight into how they’ve helped you, please share in the comments!

Thursday, June 26, 2014

ONEstep Self-Expiring TIMEbadge Solutions!

ONEstep TIMEbadge
Tired of issuing temporary badges to visitors only to have them go missing? We have a simple, smart solution that just might be what you’ve been looking for – self-expiring temporary badges. Don’t worry – when the time is up, these unique badges won’t self-destruct! There will be no smoky poof into thin air; there will be no alarm sounding in the distance. What there will be, however, is an easily-identifiable expired badge. And that is the answer your company needs.

While we offer a wide array of permanent badges that are the ideal answer for your everyday employees, there are countless others who require access to your facility on any given day. These can be prospective employees, vendors, maintenance workers, contractors, visiting clients or customers, and more. In order to make their movement throughout your building or site as seamless as possible, chances are good that you currently issue them badges that offer access to every area they might need to be. And if your company is like many, these badges are nearly identical in appearance and function to those that your regular employees use every day. For the most part, that would be fine if those badges were recovered once the visitor departed. Unfortunately, they often aren’t, which can pose a security risk.

A package of ONEstep self-expiring TIMEbadges is an economical solution that can save you time, money, and peace of mind. Often, people simply forget to return their temporary badge at the end of the day, or the person who they would return it to is busy when they are leaving. You’ll never have to worry about missing temporary badges again with ONEstep TIMEbadges. These badges are fashioned from a unique paper that starts off white, but fully displays red ‘void’ stripes one day after being issued. These stripes are easy-to-see even at a glance, so if someone tries to access your facility the next day with yesterday’s badge, it will be immediately apparent they should not be on the premises. Pretty smart, right? We think so, too!

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Benefits of Biometric Security Systems

Biometric Security System
Biometrics is concerned with identifying a person based on his or her unique characteristics, often through fingerprint, hand, face, eye, or speech recognition. Biometric security systems are an exceptional way to secure your facility because they only allow people who have clearances in, and it’s often impossible to flub the system like many other forms of security. How exactly are biometrics more secure than other security options? Let’s take a look…

  • Biometrics are unique. Everyone has different biometrics and the chance of two people having the same biometric data is impossible.
  • Unlike ID Cards, a person’s biometric property cannot be lost or misplaced.
  • Biometric property cannot be shared with anyone. Unless it becomes possible to copy your face or hand, nobody could steal your biometric property and unlawfully enter a protected security!
  • Biometrics provides a convenient and low-cost solution for advanced security.
  • Biometric security helps reduce fraud, such as “buddy punching.”
  • Eliminates the problems caused by lost IDs or forgotten passwords.

Biometric security systems are perfect for any facility or business that requires the strictest security sanctions. Biometric systems are highly accurate, incredibly reliable, and make huge improvements to the visible and overall security of any place they are implemented. If you’re interested in purchasing and installing a biometric system, contact CardQuest.com today!

Thursday, May 29, 2014

An ID Card Printer: The Right Choice for Your Fast-Paced Company

Datacard SD260 (535500-002) ID Card Printer
Whether you’re looking for ID card printers for a private business or government organization, a hospital, school, bank, university, or virtually any other facility, you can take solace in knowing you’ll find the best selection of ID card printers and then some at CardQuest.com. ID cards make it easier to keep track of the people in your organization, which can also enhance the safety of each and every individual in your building.

You might be asking yourself, “Why should I invest in a card printer on-site if I can have someone else do it for me?” It’s true that you can outsource your ID card printing and save money on buying a ID printer, but with your own on-site ID card printer, you can quickly print new ID cards any time, which is especially important for growing businesses and facilities where ID cards are necessary.

ID cards are extremely important to help in the security protocol of the organization so that no authorized person has access to any particular building or office. ID cards also help you keep track of your employees and may even lead to less absenteeism, as you will have a record of every day they miss. However, without your own ID card printer, your organization will have to outsource printing, which can become expensive over time. An ID card printer in your office will not only change the speed of printing an ID, but will also help your company in growing faster.

If you’re looking for the best selection of ID card printers, look no further than CardQuest.com!

Friday, May 16, 2014

Breakaway Lanyards Offer Security and Safety

Breakaway Lanyards
Many businesses, universities, medical facilities, camps and more rely on employees wearing badges to be easily identifiable and/or access specific areas of the building or site. In customer-facing positions, lanyards with badges make it easy for shoppers to be able to identify an employee of the store and put a name to their face. They can also serve as a place to clip your keys, which many employees will need at their fingertips to access change drawers, supply closets and more. Doctors, nurses and aides need their badge handy but not necessarily in-hand, and keeping them in their pockets isn’t always practical, either. In short, lanyards are simple but absolutely essential in helping many businesses run smoothly, safely and effectively. But if they aren’t breakaway lanyards, there is an increased possibility of injury.

The difference between a regular lanyard and a breakaway lanyard is simple – a breakaway lanyard features two snapped together pieces that release when pressure is applied. Under normal circumstances, your lanyard stays clipped together and you can either unclip it to remove it, or simply slide it up and over your head like you would a traditional lanyard. However, if your lanyard or the attached badge becomes snagged on something or stuck in something, the pressure releases the clasp freeing you from a potential injury. Pretty smart, right?

As someone who worked in a bookstore for ten years, I can tell you firsthand that those badge snags happen in even the most calm work environments. Thankfully, we used breakaway lanyards at work, and they saved me more times than one from a nasty brush burn, bruise or worse! Rushing about the store in the busy holiday season, I once took a corner too quickly and my lanyard managed to wrap itself around a hook on an end display. Had it not released I could have easily been pulled back toward the display and really gotten hurt. The truth is, some locations are more dangerous than others. If I ran into a few instances working somewhere as safe as a bookstore, you can imagine the potential hazards of badges getting caught in machinery, a locking door, and more. With breakaway lanyards being so affordable, we think it makes good sense to spend a little bit more for peace of mind and increased comfort. Don’t you?

Friday, May 9, 2014

Simplifying Badge Printing With An ID Card Printer

Making your own ID cards in-house is a process that should not eat up precious time, resources, or funding. A professional ID card printer provides businesses with a method of creating their own ID cards with minimal training and excellent quality. We carry a variety of ID card printer models, including printers from Magicard, Nisca, Datacard, Evolis, Zebra, Fargo, and more. These card printers offer high print speeds and high capacity media options, along with other advanced features that make printing your own identification cards simple.

When browsing our selection of ID card printers, you can find exactly the features you need for your specific application. Choose from single or dual-sided printing and printers who laminate their cards. You can also save money by purchasing a printer bundle, which includes a media starter kit and other essentials for ID printing.

Our ID card printers are also able to apply electronic locks, protecting cards and ribbons. With high quality images that can be printed on PVC, ABS, PET, PET-G, and polycarbonate ID cards, our selection of card printers allows you to produce the highest quality identification at prices your business can afford.


Contact our expert staff today to discuss the ID cards you need printed and we can help you select the perfect ID card printer for your business.

Get HID Cards And Other Access Control Supplies at CardQuest.com!


Welcome to the official blog of CardQuest.com! We’ll use this space to further discuss our products and provide tips and advice about setting up your access control systems. You’ll also get the latest information from the access and surveillance industry so you can upgrade your ID system.

HID Global produces the industry’s largest range of ID cards, tags, and keyfobs. Our selection of HID  cards includes a variety of styles suitable for any business setting. You can also purchase keyfobs for employees on the go.

HID cards like the Smart ISOProx II combine proximity and smart cards into one card, which can also incorporate a magnetic stripe. For harsher environments the iClass Clamshell Card provides encryption security with manual authentication for excellent security, even in difficult working conditions where other cards might fail.


You can use our HID cards for almost anything: access control, park and ride, airline tickets, customer loyalty, public transportation cards, road tolls, and simply as identification badges. HID cards, tags, and keyfobs are popular because they’re reliable and affordable. If you’re thinking of purchasing HID cards for your business, contact us today at CardQuest.com and we can help you choose the right access control supplies for you.