For organizations seeking a dependable smart card reader, one manufacturer we are proud to distribute is Advanced Card Systems (ACS), a long-established provider of smart card readers and related identity technology.



ACS offers one of the broadest product portfolios available, ranging from traditional contact smart card readers to contactless NFC readers, mobile readers, ID document readers, embedded reader modules, and even FIDO security keys.

How ACS Has Built a Strong Reputation

When evaluating a technology manufacturer, product specifications are only part of the equation. For enterprise customers, the bigger question is often: Can we trust this manufacturer to support the technology we are deploying?

ACS has been in the smart card industry since 1995 and has built a global customer base around its reader technology. ACS products can be found in more than 100 countries and have received industrywide recognition for product quality.

A Long History in Smart Card Technology

ACS has spent decades developing smart card and reader technology.

That matters because smart card deployments often involve standards, operating systems, applications, middleware, card technologies, and legacy infrastructure that need to work together. ACS's longevity gives customers access to a manufacturer with extensive experience in this ecosystem.

Strong Standards Compatibility

ACS readers commonly support industry standards such as PC/SC and CCID, depending on the product. That standards-based approach makes ACS readers easier to integrate into existing applications and operating environments. For example, the ACR1252U supports both CCID and PC/SC.

Broad Product Selection

Another major advantage is the breadth of the portfolio.

A customer may need:

A basic USB smart card reader today, a contactless NFC reader tomorrow, and an embedded reader module for an OEM product later.

ACS has products covering each of those requirements.

Cost-Effective Deployment Options

Not every organization needs a premium, specialized reader.

Sometimes the requirement is straightforward:

"We need 500 reliable USB smart card readers that work with our existing PKI application."

ACS provides products that can meet those types of requirements without unnecessarily increasing the cost or complexity of the deployment. That makes ACS particularly attractive for organizations deploying smart card technology at scale.

Advanced Card Systems has built its reputation around a relatively simple concept: Make secure smart card and reader technology accessible, reliable, and easy to integrate.

From the ACR39 contact smart card reader to NFC products such as the ACR1252U, mobile readers such as the ACR1555U, embedded reader modules, ID document readers, smart cards, and newer FIDO security keys, ACS now covers a broad portion of the identity technology market.

For organizations evaluating smart card readers, NFC readers, PKI readers, FIDO authentication devices, or embedded credential technology, ACS deserves a place on the shortlist.

Tx Systems can help you identify the appropriate ACS product based on your credential technology, operating environment, authentication requirements, and deployment size.

Explore the ACS products in our shop, or contact Tx Systems to discuss your smart card, NFC, PKI, or FIDO requirements.