CVS in Midstream Business Magazine
Onsite Verification Mobile technology aids work site confirmation of worker training. In Midstream Magazine, David Finkelstein explains how mobile technology can increase safety on the worksite.
The Importance of Standardized Names
Whenever you manage a complex data base, with thousands of data records, you will certainly encounter the "nomenclature" problem. This is the need to have a naming convention for calling things by standardized names. As a simple example, the titles "Assistant Foreman", "Asst Foreman", and "ASSIST. FOREMAN" may all mean exactly the same thing. But these three terms will look [...]
Thanks, Apple.
As you're probably well aware, our service makes heavy use of QR code technology. But, while QR codes have been around for quite some time, native support for the 2D bar codes has been lacking in most mobile devices. We don't mind answering calls from people saying "I took a picture of the QR code but nothing happened." But, it [...]
We now support worksite check-in and check-out
We have partnered with TapTrack—giving you the option to use your CVS ID badges to check into (and out of) a work site. Of course, with those same ID cards, you still have access to the vast array of CVS services via its QR code. Watch the video ↓ Here's the script: CVS, InstantCard’s Credential Verification Service, has [...]
June is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month. Join the National Safety Council (NSC) and thousands of other organizations across the country as we all work together to raise awareness of what it takes to Keep Each Other Safe. Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and [...]
The Psychology of Your ID Badge Design
We had a client recently ask if it was necessary to use our system with ID cards. Perhaps you have the same question—the answer is that it is absolutely not necessary. But, a quick view of our site and its images would suggest that we place high value in the ID card part of our service. This is true. [...]
Guidance on Choosing the best QR Code Reader
Clients often ask us our recommendation for the best QR Code Reader app. For years, we have recommended i-nigma, which is free and available on all platforms. It is extremely fast and reliable, and offers just the features required by CVS users. Lucas over at www.uqr.me has published a list of "The 11 Best QR Code Reader Apps for Android, [...]
Technology and Your ID Badge
At the heart of the CVS service are the credit card-style badges. These badges (if you are not already aware) are printed by InstantCard—America's leading cloud-based ID card service. InstantCard is passionate about using technology to efficiently enhance ID cards. This is, in fact, how CVS was born. So, of course, it behooves us to share InstantCard's most recent [...]
EBay hopes 70-year-old tech will solve its problems.
... which is OK by us. We love fresh uses of old technology. Barcodes were originally developed in 1948. I’ll do the math for you—that’s 68 years ago! Yet, barcodes are still extremely useful. We work with companies of all sizes to find the best ways to use barcodes on their ID cards. So, naturally, we’re always interested to [...]
New CVS “How-To” Videos
At InstantCard, we understand that new technology, like CVS, can be a bit overwhelming. For me, every time there is a new version of my graphic design or video software I hesitate a bit before hitting "download." While the idea of new software and functionality is exciting, the prospect of changing to a new system can be a little taxing. [...]