ID solutions provider and card manufacturer Databac supported 48H Open House BCN for the fourth consecutive year with credentials for organisers, volunteers, sponsors and visitors.

Its Spanish headquarters in Barcelona provided branded ID cards, lanyards and wristbands to the non-profit cultural association. The enduring partnership builds on Databac’s commitment to its stakeholders, in line with its ESG policy.

48H Open House BCN unlocks the doors to the city of Barcelona’s rich architectural heritage. Over 200 spaces were opened to the public from 21 to 23 October, attracting over 76,500 visitors.

Volunteers wore printed cards with branded lanyards, while visitors and sponsors were issued with Tyvek, single-use, tamper evident wristbands.

Architect Ana María Álvarez of 48H Open House BCN said: “Barcelona’s architecture is iconic and we exist to ensure that residents and visitors alike have the chance to appreciate it. As an NGO, we rely on our partners to make it possible and the Databac team was wonderful! Once again, they worked closely with us to help with the smooth running of the festival.”

Databac has provided ID solutions including credentials and signage for every festival since 2019.

Databac CEO Charles Balcomb said: “A company’s activity impacts all of its stakeholders, including its surrounding community. Our offices in the UK and Spain have always been involved in community events. Barcelona, the home of Antoni Gaudí and Joan Miró, has an amazing cultural heritage that deserves to be celebrated, so we are happy to continue our support to the organisation that ensures that, one special weekend a year, we have access to the city’s architectural marvels»

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ID solutions provider and card manufacturer Databac embraces digital transformation in identification with the launch of Databac Connect. The cloud-based platform offers a secure solution to issue and manage virtual ID cards for identification, access control, vending and other applications.

Powered by technology partner any2any, Databac Connect combines security with ultra-convenience, for an end user experience that is entirely intuitive. Once enrolled on the system via the LOOP app, users use their mobile phones in the same way as physical ID cards. As a SaaS solution, implementation is instant, offering ease of use, automatic upgrades, support and maintenance, and full scalability. LOOP can be custom-developed for systems integrators and large, multi-site and multi-tenant companies.

Digital credentials use mobile-enabled digital keys, certified identity validation and biometric security (facial or fingerprint) for secure authentication. They can incorporate LEGIC, Mifare and DESFire technologies, and can be paired with physical cards for hybrid, ‘phygital’ identification.

“The potential and sheer convenience of cloud-based identification will drive adoption of mobile credentials, or ‘virtual wallets’. We see this as complementing physical ID cards, which offer visible security, particularly in non-cloud environments, like prisons or hospitals,” said Databac CEO Charles Balcomb. “Databac Connect forms the basis of our digital strategy, on which we will build our growing range of cloud solutions, as we support our clients on their own digital transformation journey.”

Databac offers the full complement of hardware, software, consumables and services to enable hybrid or digital credentials for identification, visitor management, access control and vending. Its range of connected solutions also includes Unif.id movement intelligence (smart buildings), Forge visitor management, CardExchange Cloud Suite and the latest cloud-enabled printers and readers from Matica, Entrust Datacard and Third Millennium, as well as Databac’s own, entry-level DC1 Bluetooth reader, which makes cloud-based access control accessible to all.

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A complete range of anti-microbial identification products has been launched by ID solutions provider and card manufacturer Databac. The range includes ID cards, card wearing accessories and wristbands, all treated with a special additive to help prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses. While ideal for healthcare centres, the range is aimed at any busy site with a high throughput of people.

“Identificationis our core business. As experts in this field, it is our responsibility to find solutions to the challenges faced by businesses in the current climate and beyond. ‘Hygienic identification’ is a trend that will outlast the pandemic, setting new norms in health & safety,” said Databac CEO Charles Balcomb.

“ID cards are handled numerous times a day. Just think how often you hold a card up to a reader or pick up a lanyard to wear around your neck. Any business or institution serious about keeping staff and visitors safe will be interested in our new range, which provides anti-microbial protection for all popular credentials and wearing accessories.”

Databac’s anti-microbial ID range includes:

• Anti-microbial ID and access cards, which can be made with RFID and other technologies.
• Anti-microbial lanyards in cotton, bamboo, PET, rPET and corn.
• Anti-microbial card holders, both rigid open-fronted and clear enclosed formats.
• Anti-microbial wallets for use with visitor passes.
• Anti-microbial wristbands for hospital, events and sports centres.

An anti-microbial lamination film is also available to protect printed documents such as menus or book covers that are handled by different people.

Databac’s anti-microbial products offer protection primarily through silver ion technology. This works by inhibiting the growth and replication of germs, bacteria, fungi and mould. The additive used reduces bacterial activity by over 99%, making the products effective against bacteria and some viruses, including staphylococcus and influenza A.

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ID solutions provider and card manufacturer Databac Group celebrated its 50th anniversary with a brand new look and revamped website. The company, founded in 1970, has grown from a local business offering laminated cards to an international organisation with a wealth of experience in all aspects of identification technologies.

To mark this milestone, Databac has developed a new logo and created a new website which better reflect the company as it is today – a dynamic, experienced and global player in the security industry.

“Databac’s growth has followed the evolution of the security market for half a century. The industry has little in common with the days of punch-hole Hollerith cards, which we made during our early days,” commented Databac CEO Charles Balcomb. “The world today is much more connected, with sophisticated solutions that are highly secure, personalisable and multi-functional. Our new look represents who we are now: a specialist partner for our clients, empowering them to manage their security needs through our identification solutions, with an emphasis on sustainability.”

The anniversary coincided with an unprecedented situation provoked by the Covid-19 pandemic. To help manage the situation, Databac has incorporated new hygiene and safety solutions into its portfolio, ranging from anti-microbial card holders to touch-free biometrics with mask detection.

Databac’s evolution builds on its ability to adapt to a changing world. This agility is reflected in its dual business model of own manufacture with sourcing from qualified partners. The factory in Surrey, UK, produces bespoke, multi-functional cards, while the facility in Barcelona, Spain, has a bureau dedicated to card personalisation and encoding. These operations are complemented by identification systems, printers, readers, software and accessories from its global network of strategic partners.

The full range of solutions and services can be discovered on the new website, www.databac.com, boasting the fresh new look of the company’s rebrand.

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A single card has the power to deliver real-time movement intelligence. A ground-breaking solution by Unif.id and delivered by Databac Group harnesses that power to turn any site into a smart building. Comprising a web platform, sensors and NFC cards, Unif.id provides zone-by-zone location data of all people on the premises. In case of an emergency, it facilitates evacuation and can issue instant alerts to any mobile device to advise on what to do or where to go

Gather valuable intelligen

The intelligence gathered by the system is invaluable for improved management and protection of staff and visitors. The concept of movement intelligence goes beyond geo-location, to embrace access control, time recording and even loyalty. In a retail setting, for example, individual offers can be sent to customers when they approach a particular store. Unifi.id is able to integrate with existing systems, so there is no need to replace them

The solution, which takes around a week to install, is easy to implement and use. Sensors are placed in strategic locations, designed to pick up long-range radio frequency signals from NFC cards issued to all who use the premises. These signals are sent to a web platform, where they can be analysed thanks to IoT technologie

Manage emergencies effective

A core benefit of the technology is the ability to deliver accurate information about the occupancy of large commercial buildings during emergency situations such as fires and security breaches – a benefit that particularly impacts high-rise buildings. Providing detailed analysis on the movement of staff members from floor to floor, as well as highlighting the position of any people with disabilities or access issues, the technology provides the emergency services with unparalleled insight

Create operational efficienci

The analytical software shows how a building is used. With real-time intelligence, businesses can optimise the space on their premises. Air-conditioning, heating and lighting can be adapted according to the daily or hourly use of each zone. Under-used spaces can be identified and repurposed. Cleaning schedules can be planned for times when areas are less occupied. The software also sends predictive alerts when areas require maintenance based on usage and footfall

In effect, movement data enables patterns to be detected, not only of people, but of products, too, which can be tagged. Pattern analysis has a knock-on effect for universities, as student attendance can be tracked and called up at the click of a mouse. Under-attendance can be flagged up so students can be given appropriate guidance, while hard data is available in a flexible format to help demonstrate the institution’s performanc

Communicate with people on the premis

What is unique about the Unifi.id system is that it operates with a battery-free device and is capable of working at a great distance. This means it can send messages to card wearers in real-time, via any mobile device. With no need to download, tap or sign into anything, there are no barriers to communication

As such, the IoT system can deliver automated alerts to all occupants in emergencies, to supervise an evacuation. In university buildings, it can notify students of a change of time or classroom, to send a new wi-fi key and much mor

For security purposes, the solution provides photographic alerts to operations and concierge staff, so they can identify individuals as they arrive into each section of the buildin

Manage ‘vertical’ grow

Improved security and protection, greater efficiency, informed business decisions; the benefits of Unifi.id are clear and can, quite literally, be life-saving. As cities continue to grow skywards, safety measures become more challenging. High-rise buildings have their own unique characteristics and must be managed accordingly. Unifi.id is designed to handle such environments in the most efficient and secure way.thg.e..ese..es.lys..ce.

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