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NFC Access Control: How It Works, System Types & UK Guide

NFC access control explained: how the technology works, NFC vs RFID vs Bluetooth, UK system costs, iPhone vs Android, and how to choose the right setup for your building.

4 November 2025 · 18 min read

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How Do Smart Card & Proximity Card Readers Work?

Complete guide to smart card and proximity card readers: how they interface with microchips and RFID, contact vs contactless systems, fail-safe vs fail-secure locks, benefits, and industry applications.

30 October 2024 · 11 min read

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RFID Cards vs Proximity Cards: What's the Difference?

Proximity cards are a type of RFID, but the differences matter for security. Understand frequencies, cloning risk, costs, and when to migrate to encrypted RFID.

29 March 2021 · 12 min read

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