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Smart card
A card with a chip that can securely store and process data.
Smart cards do more than open doors, supporting encryption, multiple applications, and higher security than prox cards.
A smart card's chip can hold credentials for several systems and use encryption, so one card can open doors, log into computers, and more, securely. It is the upgrade path from simple prox when security or multi-use matters.
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