Access Credential Form Factor Tutorial
Deciding which access control credential to use and distribute, including the form factor, can be a difficult task.
Knowing the limitations and strengths of common form factors will help the integrator recommend the right choice.
In this report, IPVM examines the most common form factors available, describes the design attributes of each, and describes where they are best applied.
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