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TOUCHLESS
WORKSPACE
As businesses open up and people around the
world return to work, it’s critical to have processes
and solutions in place that keep employees and
visitors feeling safe, comfortable, and confident.
With the threat of COVID-19 still
genuine, frictionless, hands-free
solutions are a crucial part of any
organization’s efforts to create a
healthier, more hygienic environment.
But what exactly is frictionless access
control? Frictionless access control is
a way to permit access to an area
without interfering with the user’s
experience. In essence, the goal is to
make the entire process easier.
Employees no longer have to carry a
badge or search through their
belongings to present credentials to a
reader.
A well-designed access control
system should allow people to go
about their daily lives freely, but still
provide peace of mind when it comes
to security needs. Regardless of the
ease of a platform, it needs to deliver
an adequate level of protection to
eliminate unauthorized access.
Mobile Apps as Credentials
Mobile applications leverage
Bluetooth and capacitive technologies
to allow for complete frictionless
access. Loaded on to a user’s smart
device, the mobile application acts as
a physical credential. An employee
can keep their mobile device in their
pocket, then wave their hand near the
reader, and the door unlocks. Since
most of us are glued to our mobile
phones, organizations can expect to
see a sharp decline in those who
forget their credential at home.Some
advanced systems have hit the
market that don’t require a reader at
the door.
The software-based architecture uses
the mobile device’s location to
determine a person’s proximity to the
door for hands-free ingress and
egress. How’s that for a “clean”
access control authorization process.
No-Touch Attendance
Frequent touchpoints, like punch
clocks, can easily be replaced by
contactless technology. Smart card
readers with multiple frequency
options and a keyboard emulation are
perfect for employers who use a
mixture of techniques for logical
access. Integrating easily with most
time and attendance systems,
employees tap the card to the reader
to clock in for the day. This process
simplifies the user experience and
also makes it easier for employees to
focus on the day at hand.
Look, Ma! Nearly Hands-Free!
Near-field communication (NFC) and
125 kHz low-frequency (LF) proximity
technology have something in
common: you can use them to get
near an access point without ever
touching it. These types of
transponders create a contactless
transaction and connect electronic
devices with a simple tap-and-go
model.Are you tired of reaching for
your phone or card every time you
need to gain access to a parking
garage, building, room, or elevator?
Well, we’re here to save the day. A
wearable passive radio frequency
identification (RFID) device can be
used instead (and since it’s
impervious to moisture, it can be
especially helpful during those 20
IDENTIV SOLUTIONS
FOR A SAFE, SECURE,
FRICTIONLESS WORK
ENVIRONMENT
MobilisID: a smart frictionless
access control, no touching
required.
uTrust 3721: Out-of-the-box,
this smart card reader can
integrate with most time and
attendance systems.
uTrust Proximity Wristbands:
Our wearable wristband keeps
access where you need it.
Hirsch Velocity Software with
Contact Tracing can pull a
report of everyone who
entered the same door who
can then be notified to either
get tested or self-quarantine.
second hand washings).
When choosing to invest in any type
of frictionless access control, it is vital
to keep in mind that the system needs
to adhere to your internal
requirements and must have room to
grow over time.
We don’t fully know how the pandemic
will reshape the workplace, but we do
know it is accelerating digital
transformation. Overall, frictionless
access control will continue to see
increased demand even after the
pandemic, as more organizations
move away from older technologies
and make way for more secure
techniques.