Do you have the need for a smart card reader for your company, but have yet to try one out because of it being cost prohibitive?

You have probably realized that the password system that you set up is not sufficing and with the recent high profile ransomware cases on businesses such as Colonial Pipeline and JBS Meats, you are probably thinking that an MFA (multi-factor authentication) solution such as HID’s DigitalPersona would be best or at least, a smart card solution that saves your employees’ time from fiddling with passwords.

This is where you might run into some trouble. The newest smart card readers can be upwards of over $100 if you want all encompassing features, so it would be smart to go with a smart card reader that is a better deal for when you are starting out. This is similar to if you were to buy the top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for over $1,000 or deciding that last year’s model, the Samsung Galaxy A series would suffice with its strong features such as 5G support, an Octa-Core Processor and its MicroSD card that can support up to 1 TB of storage space. So, simply being an older model does not mean that it cannot provide you with the utility that you need for your business.

Well, we have your budget needs covered and cybersecurity requirements covered as we are having a FLASH sale on our SCR3331 Vertical Contact Smart Card Reader from Identiv. Here is the chance for you to snap one up while they last and save money on trying out a new technology format for your company!

Before we begin, you may be wondering who is Tx Systems , anyways? Well, we have been in the smart card business since 1997, so we definitely know a thing or two about them. We offer a wide variety of smart cards, smart card readers, security keys and software to support these devices from well-known smart card manufacturers such as HID , Identiv and ACS. Our mission is to support businesses implementing security measures to keep their assets safe by providing a middleman to cybersecurity manufacturers. That is why you can trust us with your smart card needs!

The Identiv SCR3331 Vertical Contact Smart Card Reader was a powerhouse and bestseller in its heyday. It has the ability to support a wide variety of standardized smart card types (ISO 7816 Class A and B Smart Cards) and relevant industry standards within the smart card industry such as CCID compliance and supportive of Microsoft WHQL.

Its drivers support Windows operating systems from:

It also supports operating systems such as macOS, Linux 2.4.x and 2.6.x (32-bit and 64-bit) and Solaris. The drivers are easily installable on Windows as it is considered a Plug-and-Play device meaning that it will readily install without the need for hunting down a compatible smart card driver. It not only is supportive of major operating systems but can be applied in a wide variety of applications within your business. If you are thinking about trying out smart card readers for the first time then you can readily apply it to your office/retail location so whether you are in B2C or B2B, it will be ideal for you. If you are in the office, you can also apply it to digital signatures and email or document encryption along with secure workstation and network login.

With a USB 2.0 Full Speed powered desktop smart card reader, it is well prepared to handle all your different types of smart card needs with its high performance ! With this USB speed, you will be able to transfer your smart card data at a rate of 344,105 bps (bits per second) which will readily authenticate yourself into Windows or other desktop applications. A couple of benefits include that it has a 2 meter cable or one that is over six feet long meaning that you will not have to worry about trying to stretch to actually insert your smart card. Smart card insertion is also a comfortable experience with its smooth form factor and its curved smart card mouth which will prevent bending of the smart card.

To further protect your smart card, the SCR3331 Vertical Contact Smart Card Reader also includes protection such as with movement to prevent damage to the smart card along with short circuit protection in case of power fluctuations from your PC.

It is considered a contact smart card reader meaning that you would need to use a compatible contact smart card such as an iCLASS/MIFARE Classic Combination Smart Card or Crescendo 2300 Smart Card from HID. It is long lasting having been certified for 100,000 smart card insertions which will be more than enough time for your tenure at your office. Take a look below at the number of years it would take to insert it once a day! This will save you the cost of having to replace a smart card reader every few years than if you were to buy a cheaper smart card reader from Amazon. Overall, it is the most cost-effective choice for your business!

So, if you are interested in one of these SCR3331s then here is why you should try and test them out.

This is an ideal situation where you have the opportunity to try out a smart card for only $15. The hardware may not be the newest, but its technology is still tried-and-trued by millions of users within a wide range of industries from banking and finance to the tech sector. So, if you are looking to purchase one of the Identiv SCR3311 Vertical Contact Smart Card Readers that we have in stock, feel free to reach out to us at 858-622-2004 or email us at sales@txsystems.com.