NFC technology is a core concept for instant and contactless payments that continues to grow in popularity and became a necessity during the pandemic to reduce the risk of infection. NFC-tags are now popular not only for contactless payments, but also for people customizing tags and cards for various purposes. Some are even using the technology to make their homes smarter.
Customers and technology enthusiasts are not the only ones who should benefit from NFC technology, so companies should consider investing in it and utilizing it in their day-to-day operations. Several industries have already begun to adopt NFC technology and gain industry-specific benefits. Once companies start using NFC-tags, they can typically reap the following benefits:
Customers and technology enthusiasts are not the only ones who should benefit from NFC technology, so companies should consider investing in it and utilizing it in their day-to-day operations. Several industries have already begun to adopt NFC technology and gain industry-specific benefits. Once companies start using NFC-tags, they can typically reap the following benefits:
Take advantage of instant connectivity
NFC-enabled devices and NFC-stickers require just a touch to connect. Connection is possible even at 4 cm. Once the NFC-enabled device and the NFC-enabled tag are connected, data is exchanged in split mode, which is also almost like instant connectivity.
Instant connectivity makes NFC technology very convenient for companies that want to provide information instantly to both customers and employees. Since smartphones are the most affordable NFC-enabled devices, and most people will have smartphones, NFC technology has become more convenient for businesses.
Instant connectivity makes NFC technology very convenient for companies that want to provide information instantly to both customers and employees. Since smartphones are the most affordable NFC-enabled devices, and most people will have smartphones, NFC technology has become more convenient for businesses.
Take advantage of the benefits of universal wireless information exchange
In addition to instant connectivity, businesses can also benefit from the wireless nature of information sharing. This is possible even without Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G or LTE. Construction firms looking to create smart factories will need to invest in expensive technology to automate the production process. Smaller businesses looking to automate only certain office operations or improve security won't need to spend too much. NFC-tags, NFC-cards and related equipment such as readers, recorders and encoders will suffice.
NFC technology is versatile and applicable in different sectors with a wide range of possibilities depending on the company's needs. Small stores using NFC POS terminals will not need to connect in-store Wi-Fi to enable contactless payment if the customer uses an NFC-debit or credit card, NFC smartphone or NFC wearable devices.
NFC technology is versatile and applicable in different sectors with a wide range of possibilities depending on the company's needs. Small stores using NFC POS terminals will not need to connect in-store Wi-Fi to enable contactless payment if the customer uses an NFC-debit or credit card, NFC smartphone or NFC wearable devices.
Go green
As more and more people value sustainability and eco-friendly businesses become more popular with consumers, companies that invest in NFC technology may have an advantage over companies that do not. This is because some tags can be made from recyclable paper without the use of plastic, and companies can use custom laser engraved or UV printed wooden NFC-cards.
With the eco-friendly options available in NFC, the technology can become an affordable alternative to plastic through a combination of tags and wooden cards. While businesses save money, it can also appeal to many eco-friendly consumers.
With the eco-friendly options available in NFC, the technology can become an affordable alternative to plastic through a combination of tags and wooden cards. While businesses save money, it can also appeal to many eco-friendly consumers.
Increase security
As mentioned earlier, companies can use NFC to improve their security. Custom NFC-tags and cards can be used as access control tags for office security, and even more conventional tags will not be as vulnerable to hackers.
The security of NFC technology starts with the fact that people must be near the tag to access the information. Most attackers will find it difficult to commit theft if an NFC-enabled device or tag is protected by RFID security. RFID-blocking wallets can effectively block external electromagnetic fields generated by scanners from interacting with the NFC-chip.
Hackers equipped with specialized scanners to steal information from an NFC-tag can be easily thwarted by using RFID-blocking wallets if it is unavoidable that people are in close proximity to the user of the NFC-device. In addition, smartphones are usually equipped with security features, including passwords and biometric protection, to keep people safe from fraudsters and hackers.
The security of NFC technology starts with the fact that people must be near the tag to access the information. Most attackers will find it difficult to commit theft if an NFC-enabled device or tag is protected by RFID security. RFID-blocking wallets can effectively block external electromagnetic fields generated by scanners from interacting with the NFC-chip.
Hackers equipped with specialized scanners to steal information from an NFC-tag can be easily thwarted by using RFID-blocking wallets if it is unavoidable that people are in close proximity to the user of the NFC-device. In addition, smartphones are usually equipped with security features, including passwords and biometric protection, to keep people safe from fraudsters and hackers.
Conclusion
The use of NFC-tags will bring many benefits to companies that will streamline processes and improve security. Right now, many companies are using QR codes to some extent for this purpose, and they are already partially environmentally friendly since the codes can be printed on paper, but they might be better off switching to NFC-tags.
Take advantage of NFC with CardEx digital business cards!
Take advantage of NFC with CardEx digital business cards!
