Your journey from physical to digital credential issuance
Higher education
One platform to manage your whole identity ecosystem, moving from physical to digital credential issuance and upgrading your estate in a controlled and measured time frame.
Digital identity cards in education
Ingenia, with over 40 years’ experience in access control, helps campuses modernise with secure, cloud-based digital ID platforms. Our step-by-step process makes transformation easy and at your own pace.
Using the CardExchange® Cloud Suite, students can create digital credentials for real-time approval, streamlining enrolment and ensuring seamless integration with your estate. Simplify your journey to an intelligent campus with Ingenia’s secure, future-ready identity solutions.
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Don’t get left behind!
We know that the transition from physical to digital can be daunting. As Identity solutions providers with over 40 years’ experience Ingenia has the knowledge to help you take your estate into the future.
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Simplify Enrolment
Standardise photographs and data submission and carry out identity checks on the fly! Pave the way for digital credential issuance when the time is right for you.
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Business as usual
Continue using physical cards until the preparations are complete. Ingenia can manufacture your ID cards for you or we can supply you with secure Entrust desktop card printers to guarantee security if you take production in house.
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Start the migration
Begin switching over to digital card readers at your own pace. Choose from Ingenia’s range and continue to issue digital and physical credentials simultaneously.
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Enjoy the results
Whether its 5 months or 5 years from when your journey started you can rest easy knowing your estate is future proofed and ready for digital ID.
Take the first step on your journey
It all starts with the software. The CardExchange® Cloud Suite presents a comprehensive collection of online solutions designed to streamline and enhance the management of credentials, perfectly tailored to fulfil the requirements of ID and card issuance within higher education environments.
Digital & Virtual ID’s
Global Instant Issuance
Connect & Synchronise Data
Manage Card Life Cycle
CREATE THE ROAD MAP FOR YOUR JOURNEY
Work with us to tailor the transition to suit you. Ingenia can conduct a full site map of your existing estate to identify what needs to change before you are ready to switch from physical to digital credentials. Next we can outfit your operation with any products needed to support the process you have chosen. Then we roll out access to a cloud based ID set up according to the schedule we build together.
Map your estate and take stock
Let Ingenia identify your current access control systems including locations, quantity and existing functions to create a comprehensive record of your campus.
It all starts with the software
Select the software and functions needed to get the most out of your access control and pair with the needs of your campus.
Choose your products
Select from Ingenia’s range of access control readers and desktop card printers to equip your estate with the tools to move forward.
Create a schedule for development
Work with us to future proof your system, plan out the steps you take to upgrade to cloud ID and make ready your estate for full digital migration.
GET THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB
In order to facilitate the migration to a digital ID platform your estate will need to be equipped with either Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Near Field Communication (NFC) readers. As an access control solutions provider Ingenia is well equipped to help you navigate the market and ensure that you get the products you need in order to successfully switch to a digital campus.
Access control readers
Revolutionising access control
Choose from the latest in BLE & NFC card readers for your estate. Ingenia has a range of models and brands to pick from including HID & Wavelynx.
Lay the ground work for going digital and continue making use of physical credentials during the interim.
Move at your own pace and switch to digital ID once we have equipped you to get the most of out of your new systems.
Seamless pairing with existing systems
BLE function
NFC wallet compatible
Don’t know what to choose?
CONTACT OUR TEAM OF MARKET EXPERTS ON +44(0)117 978 4777
Our product experts can guide you through the process of improving your access control system. Get in touch to chat with one of our friendly advisors or request a consultation below:
Request a consultationThere will always be a requirement for physical ID cards
ID Card Printers
Students will always need to be equipped with a physical credential to accompany any digital ID issued. Ingenia is an official distributor of Entrust products.
The Sigma range of desktop card printers are perfectly placed to support your operation with their high level of quality and reliability.
Their modular printer design allows for the effortless addition of security features and Ingenia’s selection of blank ID cards guarantees a quality supply of supporting products.
Entrust Sigma
The next generation dual-sided printer. The Entrust Sigma DS3 direct to card printer allows you to instantly design and print ID cards at an exceptional level of quality and durability.
Security Measures
Improve the security of your credential with Entrust’s modular card printer. Add security laminate or holographics to prevent fraud and increase product longevity.
Blank Cards
Get the best finish with Ingenia’s own Fotodek blank cards. Choose from various technologies, colours and styles to get the perfect finish for your credential.
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF CLOUD SUITE
CardExchange® Cloud Suite is an all-in-one SaaS platform for managing ID credentials and applications. Always up to date across devices, it offers a first-of-its-kind pay-as-you-go plan—giving you every feature without edition limits.
Controller
CardExchange® Controller is an advanced, feature-rich online ID and credential management tool. It streamlines the entire ID lifecycle and allows for complete data personalisation.
Stand
An effective enrollment process needs mobile integration. The CardExchange® Stand is a self-service portal that pairs with our CardExchange® Controller, giving users fast and easy access to their accounts on phones, tablets, or desktops.
Press
The CardExchange® Press ID card designer centralises card issuance and ensures continuity in secure IDs. It offers top-notch data security and easy access from any device, backed by proven security features from a leading platform.
Bridge
CardExchange® Bridge, paired with CardExchange® Controller, boosts data sync capabilities through three variants: Local, Connect, and API. It streamlines enrollment and card issuance by automating data management, minimising manual data imports and updates with tailored business rules and schedules.
Secure
Single sign-on (SSO) lets users log in once to access multiple independent systems without re-authenticating. CardExchange® Secure provides SSO integration with the CardExchange® Cloud Suite, enhancing security.
Admin Centre
CardExchange® Admin Center centralizes cloud application management, allowing customization to meet specific needs. Create business rules, workflows, and personalize with your logo. Control user access and actions with profiles and permissions, empowering you to manage effectively.
GET IN TOUCH!
Contact our friendly team to discuss your requirements, obtain quotes and seek professional advice.