Digital ID Cards Allow For Hybrid Identity Management Solutions

As organizations continue migrating critical business applications to the cloud, identity management is evolving alongside them. Traditional plastic ID cards remain an essential component of physical security for many organizations, but there has been a significant increase in demand for digital ID cards that employees, students, contractors, volunteers, and members can securely carry on their smartphones.

At ADVANTIDGE, we’ve seen this shift firsthand as customers look for more flexible, secure, and efficient ways to issue credentials. Whether supporting hybrid workplaces, remote onboarding, distributed campuses, or mobile workforces, organizations want identification solutions that are easier to deploy, manage, and update.

That’s why we offer an all-in-one Digital ID Card App and cloud-based ID Management System that makes issuing and managing digital credentials simple for organizations of every size.

What is a Digital ID?

A comprehensive digital identity platform combines an intuitive mobile application for cardholders with a powerful cloud-based administration portal.

A great solution allows organizations to create, issue, manage, and revoke digital ID cards without requiring users to visit a central badging office. Whether you’re issuing employee badges, student IDs, membership cards, volunteer credentials, contractor IDs, or event passes, the solution should provide a streamlined experience from start to finish.

That’s why we are excited to offer 123ID, a platform that is ideal for organizations looking to transition toward a fully digital credential strategy or those implementing a hybrid environment where physical ID cards and digital credentials coexist.

A Better Experience for Cardholders

The 123ID mobile application allows users to securely store and present their digital ID cards directly from their smartphones.

Unlike many mobile applications, the app continues to function even without an internet connection, making it ideal for facilities where cellular coverage may be limited.

Key features include:

• Works offline
• Store multiple digital ID cards
• Multi-language support
• Secure in-app photo submission
• Automatic ID expiration
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• ADA-compliant interface
• Screenshot prevention
• Verified digital credentials
• In-app messaging from administrators

Users can quickly access their credentials whenever needed while maintaining strong protection of their personal information.

Powerful Cloud-Based Administration

Behind every digital credential is the 123ID ID Management System, a cloud-based platform designed to give administrators complete control over the credential lifecycle.

From a single management console, administrators can:

• Design professional digital ID cards
• Import employee or member data
• Issue credentials via email
• Manage cardholder information
• Review and approve submitted photos
• Print matching physical ID cards
• Monitor activity logs
• Send in-app notifications and announcements

Because the platform is cloud-based, administrators can securely manage credentials from virtually anywhere without maintaining on-premise infrastructure.

Effortless Digital ID Card Issuance

One of the greatest advantages of 123ID is how simple it is to deploy new credentials.

The process consists of just three easy steps:

Step 1: Invite Users

Administrators send personalized email invitations directly from the ID Management System with simple instructions for activating their digital credentials.

Step 2: Install the Mobile App

Recipients download the free 123ID mobile app and securely install their digital ID card on their smartphone.

Step 3: Verify Identity

Organizations can authenticate each user during activation using multiple identity verification options before issuing the credential.

This streamlined process eliminates many of the delays associated with traditional badge production while maintaining strong security controls.

Built for Security and Compliance

Digital credentials must be secure, especially when they are used for employee identification or sensitive environments.

123ID incorporates multiple layers of security designed to protect organizations and cardholders alike.

Security capabilities include:

• Verified credential validation
• Screenshot prevention
• Identity verification during enrollment
• Secure credential storage
• Automatic expiration management
• Activity logging
• Controlled administrator permissions
• Secure cloud infrastructure

These features help reduce fraud while giving administrators confidence that only authorized users have access to active credentials.

Global Data Sovereignty

Many organizations operate under strict privacy and regulatory requirements regarding where employee and customer information is stored.

To support global compliance, 123ID partitions customer data across secure data centers located in:

• United States
• Canada
• Europe
• Australia

This regional approach enables organizations to maintain data sovereignty while ensuring information is processed only under customer direction and solely for its intended purpose.

The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Identity Solutions

Although digital credentials continue to gain momentum, many organizations still rely on physical ID cards for visual identification, visitor management, time and attendance, or physical access control systems.

Rather than replacing plastic ID cards overnight, many organizations are adopting hybrid identity programs that combine both physical and digital credentials.

This approach allows organizations to:

• Continue printing employee ID badges when needed.
• Issue digital IDs immediately to new hires.
• Support remote onboarding.
• Improve convenience for employees.
• Modernize identity management without replacing existing infrastructure.
• Transition toward a digital-first future at their own pace.

Hybrid credentialing provides flexibility while maximizing previous investments in card printing and access control systems.

Why Choose ADVANTIDGE?

For more than 25 years, ADVANTIDGE has helped organizations design, implement, and support secure identification solutions that improve security while streamlining operations.

Our team works with organizations across corporate, healthcare, education, manufacturing, government, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors to develop identity programs tailored to their operational requirements.

Beyond digital ID cards, our expertise includes:

• Employee ID badge systems
• Enterprise ID card printing solutions
• Cloud-based credential management
• Physical access control system upgrades
• Visitor management solutions
• Mobile credentials
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• FIDO2 passwordless authentication
• Identity lifecycle management

Whether your organization is ready to embrace a fully digital identity strategy or prefers a hybrid environment combining physical and digital credentials, ADVANTIDGE can help you build a secure, scalable solution that fits your needs today while preparing for tomorrow.

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Ready to Modernize Your ID Program?

Digital credentials are rapidly becoming an essential component of modern identity management. By combining convenience, security, and cloud-based administration, 123ID gives organizations an efficient way to issue and manage digital ID cards while supporting the evolving needs of today’s workforce.

If you’re exploring digital IDs, replacing an aging badge system, or looking to integrate digital credentials into your existing identification program, we can help you evaluate the right solution for your organization.

Contact ADVANTIDGE today to learn how our complete portfolio of identity management solutions can help strengthen security, simplify credential management, and prepare your organization for the future of digital identity.