NFC: What is Near Field Communication

Near Field Communication, or NFC, enables wireless communication between two electronic devices that are close to one another. NFC can support distances of up to 1.5 inches, but in actual use, it can support distances of up to 4 inches.
NFC typically takes the form of readable tags or device-to-device communication.NFC combines peer-to-peer, contactless card reader, and card functionality into a single chip, opening up a world of possibilities.

NFC have numerous applications.

No matter what industry, NFC technology can program data onto a simple chip, creating NFC tags. This tag is capable of automating everyday tasks to just a simple tap, allowing employees to punch in and out, send mass emails to a set of clients or as a contact less entry ticket to your next event!
NFC tags can be used in numerous ways.

NFC use is growing and will continue to rise in 2024.

The number of NFC-enabled devices continues to grow every year, and projected to reach 1.6 billion devices by 2024. Today, a large majority of smartphones are made with built-in NFC chips, to allow for communication with NFC-enabled devices.
With the growth in NFC-enabled devices, there will also be opportunities to show your clients how NFC tags can be their next great promotional product!

NFC tags are valuable digital ad space.

Tags can be programmed for anything and everything. Want to share your website, send photos with a tap or simply give a client your virtual business card? NFC technology can give you valuable marketing tools with a simple tap. NFC tags are cost-efficent, increasing your return on investment significantly! Best of all, you can keep use your NFC tags again and again, or reprogram it for a different purpose.
Today, NFC technology is one of the most compelling marketing tools.