Kelsey O’Berry | 05/21/2025
rf IDEAS’ WAVE ID® Readers Receive Apple Wallet Certification to Support Wavelynx Employee Badge and Student ID in Apple Wallet
The certification enables Wavelynx’s credentials across rf IDEAS’ WAVE ID® product platform.
CHICAGO, IL – rf IDEAS, a global manufacturer of RFID credential readers, has received its fourth certification from Apple for its WAVE ID® products to work with employee badges and student IDs in the Apple Wallet, enabling users to simply use their phones to securely access facilities. This announcement builds on rf IDEAS’ previous WAVE ID certification, expanding support for digital wallet credential support.
This certification enables rf IDEAS’ WAVE ID readers to pass Wavelynx-managed credential data to workforce identity and access management applications, like single sign-on, secure print, and visitor management. Unlike most generic card readers, WAVE ID enables these credentials to be stored in Apple Wallet, passing the data through the reader directly to the applications. This marks a significant step in establishing mobile credentials as the default method of logical access control.
“We are committed to providing the most seamless solutions as companies invest in mobile migration for secure authentication,” said Raul Cepeda Jr., Vice President of Product and Marketing at rf IDEAS. “Accessing employee badges and student IDs in Apple Wallet removes friction from the authentication process, allowing users to more easily access secured endpoints across their environments. In conjunction with Wavelynx’s readers, our devices for logical access offer customers a complete solution to enable the 100% use case for mobile credentials.”
Organizations today are seeking more mobile ID solutions for different authentication scenarios as they look to provide a more secure and digital-first future. To meet this need, rf IDEAS is deepening its suite of mobile-compatible offerings and expanding its certifications for products that work with Apple Wallet to provide the best possible user experience.
“Working with rf IDEAS and its WAVE ID readers allows us to create a more complete, secure experience for digital credentials,” said Robert Lydic, President of Wavelynx. “This enables more seamless authentication for our customers who use our Employee Badge and Student ID in Apple Wallet, providing flexibility and simplicity across different identity access situations.”
Mobile access credentials are more secure and efficient than physical badges, which can be easily lost, stolen, damaged, or forgotten at home. In addition to the convenience for the user, mobile credentials stored in digital wallets make it easier for companies to comply with ever-evolving security regulations as companies leverage the privacy and security features built into the iPhone and Apple Watch. Credentials are stored on the device, which means Apple doesn’t see the places employees access, so data is private and secure.
To learn more about rf IDEAS' wide range of logical access and mobile authentication solutions, visit www.rfideas.com.
About rf IDEAS
rf IDEAS, Inc. stands as a vanguard in the arena of logical access solutions, serving diverse sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, government, education, and enterprise. The company's globally trusted WAVE ID readers come from robust alliances with leading identity and access management providers. These readers facilitate innovative solutions for single sign-on, secure printing, time and attendance, visitor management, and mobile authentication, and are compatible with nearly all physical and mobile credentials worldwide.
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Wavelynx is a leading provider of secure access control solutions that enhance safety, elevate customer experience, and instill confidence. Our cutting-edge platform offers access without limits through interoperable experiences for facilities prioritizing security, privacy, and convenience. With a commitment to driving the future of access control, Wavelynx empowers organizations to protect their assets and ensure compliance while enhancing user experiences through advanced wallet credential solutions, reader technology of the highest quality and security, and LEAF physical credentials. Trusted by financial institutions, small to large corporations, and universities worldwide, Wavelynx is at the forefront of the digital transformation in access control. Learn more at https://www.wavelynx.com/
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