What they are and how they work
Businesses and public sector organisations can equip their employees with custom badges and smart cards fitted with a cryptographic chip. Beyond visual identification, these devices integrate digital signature certificates and CNS (National Services Card) credentials, combining security, efficiency and regulatory compliance in a single tool.
They can serve both as employee identification cards and as strong authentication devices for accessing IT systems and public administration portals.
What they can include
Digital Signature
Qualified electronic signature certificates for signing documents with full legal validity.
CNS
National Services Card (CNS) certificates for secure access to Italian public administration portals.
Visual Identification
Custom corporate or institutional branding for clear employee identification.
Why adopt them
Secure access
Strong authentication to corporate IT systems via cryptographic chip.
Instant signing
Digital signing of internal and external documents with full legal validity.
Less paperwork
Reduced document management time and streamlined internal workflows.
Reliable identification
Stronger employee identification through personalised visual badges.
All-in-one device
Identity, access and digital signature integrated in a single card.
Professional image
A more consistent and polished corporate image with branded badges.
Centralised management
Control and manage credentials for all staff from a single point.
Badge customisation
Each badge can be tailored to your organisation's requirements:
Company logo or institutional emblem
Name, surname and role
Employee photograph
ID codes or QR
Custom graphic layout
Professional printing for quality and durability
Digital Signature and CNS Certificates
On request, badges can be delivered already equipped with:
- Digital Signature Certificate — for qualified electronic signatures with full legal validity
- CNS Certificate (National Services Card) — for accessing online public administration services
Certificate provisioning is carried out in full compliance with applicable regulations and the security procedures required by certification authorities.
Fringe Benefit Considerations
The purchase of badges and smart cards with digital signature may qualify as a fringe benefit for employees.
Improves operational efficiency and employee security
Supports employee identification and digital signing
Goods and services within €1,000 or €2,000 per year (2025/2026, depending on dependent children)
Where also used privately, the value may contribute to taxable income
Tax and social security implications should be verified with your organisation's tax or employment advisor.
Sectors and use cases
Private companies
Public administration
Professional firms
Healthcare organisations
Schools and universities
Service companies and utilities
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can badges include a digital signature and CNS?
Yes. On request, badges and smart cards can be delivered with both a digital signature certificate and a CNS certificate, in compliance with applicable regulations and security procedures.
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Can they be customised with our logo and employee details?
Absolutely. Each badge can feature your company logo, employee name, surname, role, photograph, ID codes or QR, with a custom graphic layout and professional printing.
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Are they suitable for public sector organisations and professional firms?
Yes. Digital signature badges and smart cards are suitable for private companies, public administration bodies, professional firms, healthcare organisations, schools and service companies.
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Can they be treated as a fringe benefit?
The purchase may qualify as a fringe benefit since the device is a work tool that improves efficiency and security. Specific tax and social security implications should be verified with your organisation's tax or employment advisor.