IDpendant Mitarbeiterausweise (Employee ID Cards) is a smart card-based employee identification solution that combines physical access control and logical IT system authentication into a single card. **Physical Access Control:** The employee ID card functions as a contactless smart card for physical access control. Employees hold the card near a card reader to gain entry to secured areas, without physical contact between the card and reader. **Logical Access (IT Authentication):** The same card can be used for IT authentication ("logical access"), allowing employees to authorize themselves on servers and IT systems via smartcard credentials. **Unified Administration:** IDpendant offers solutions where both physical and logical access rights are managed through a single Card Management System (CMS), using a single-point-of-use approach. This eliminates the need to administer physical and logical access separately. **Operational Goals Addressed:** - Reduction of IT administration costs - Optimization of internal processes - Protection of employee personal data - Fast return on investment - User-friendliness for end users The solution is targeted at organizations seeking to consolidate identity and access management into one multifunctional employee ID card, addressing risks such as unauthorized access and corporate espionage.