Why Different Industries Need Different ID Card Software Solutions

The ID card software you choose needs to meet all of your needs, now and in the future. For example, a basic employee ID template helps you print out a few cards a week, so you may not need something powerful with a full database. You may need strict security with the power to monitor movement through your facilities and assign different security levels to a range of cardholders. In that case, you need a more robust ID card software program.

And your ID requirements change based on your industry, your business needs, and your security levels.

Depending on what you want your employee ID to do (e.g., offer secure access to facilities and provide payment options for the company cafeteria), and how much security you need (e.g., produce a large amount of ID cards with varying levels of access privileges), you'll need guidance on the right software that gives you industry-specific benefits.

Here's a look at various industries and what you might need specific ID card software to help you do.

Government

Government agencies require a high level of security for both facilities and to keep confidential information secure. For example, government agencies need an ID card software that lets them produce professional and highly secure photo ID cards.

Specifically, government operations need to apply different levels of access control based on security levels. In addition, they need to easily monitor an individual's movement through their facilities and be able to produce large numbers of cards with a wide range of security levels.

Events and venues

Trade shows, sporting events, season passes, and other venues require over-sized ID badges you can customize to the event. For example, a trade show might need to issue on-the-spot ID badges for attendees. You could list the sessions they've registered for or provide visual proof of access to breakout rooms and areas. Security at these large events need to identify easily and quickly who belongs and who doesn't.

You'll need an ID card software program with a powerful database that lets you assign badges quickly based on cardholder registration or needs. Plus, you need a program that lets you quickly reissue lost or stolen badges.

Finally, events and venues need ID badges using powerful security features that make them impossible to forge or counterfeit.

Schools and colleges

Education needs vary by institution. Most need a secure way to make sure students are where they're supposed to be and to immediately identify those who don't belong. For example, most need photo ID software that offers additional functionality. You might need to track attendance and create reports showing rosters and attendance records.

Or you might need payment functionality so students can pay for meals and the ability to check out library books with a single card. Colleges and universities might use their student ID cards to issue tickets for sporting events or performances.

Corporations and businesses

You need employee IDs for a variety of reasons. You may need to control access to certain areas in your facilities because of trade secrets or other proprietary information that needs secured. Or you may need to process a large group of employees through access points during the business day.

Different software programs let you assign levels of secure access depending on a variety of needs. You might consider database size, how many cards you issue each year, and storage needs for photos and personal information.

Healthcare

The healthcare industry has a wide range of needs for security, identification, access, and more for employees, patients, visitors, and vendors. For examples, employees might need to clock in and out using ID card software. Patients' health records can be stored in a confidential database that links to their ID badges. Visitor badges keep people from wandering into spaces that need confidentiality and security.

Security and confidentiality are most important in the healthcare industry thanks to the HIPAA rules and regulations. Your ID software can help you keep patient and employee information confidential and secure.

Transportation

Paper passes get crumpled, lost, and unusable after a while, especially for those who use transportation services often. A PVC card or similar pass makes it easy for frequent riders to use their passes daily without problems. And if a cardholder's pass is lost or stolen, ID card software can make it easy to invalidate the old pass and issue a new one.

Pre-made templates make it simple for those in the transportation industry to issue cards to riders. You can create customizable passes good for a single use or ones that riders can renew, depending on their needs. Advanced security features making counterfeiting and fraud impossible are another great feature for the transportation industry.

Final thoughts

An ID card is only as good as what's printed on it. You can easily see how each industry needs different functionality from their ID card software. Idesco's ID Experts understand the needs of your industry and can help guide you to the right program. Let our experts spend time understanding your security and functionality needs. We'll help you choose the right program that meets or exceeds both your business needs and your budget.

Contact one of Idesco's ID Experts at 212-889-2530 today to get started with the right ID card software for your company.