It’s important to keep your office secure while also allowing easy access to employees and important visitors. But you also want an office access control system that is easy to manage and user-friendly. In this article, we’ll talk about a couple of control system options and the benefits of using them.
Touchless access control solutions
Most offices have moved from key & lock setups to touchless access control. They provide all of the benefits of a traditional card reader system, but with additional features that make them easier to use, more secure and more reliable. An example is the ASSA ABLOY digital cam locks.
Touchless access control systems offer several advantages over mechanical systems:
- Touchless technology is easy to use. You simply wave your hand in front of an RFID reader or place a key fob on a magnetic sensor plate instead of swiping or inserting a card into a slot. This makes it faster than typing in numbers or punching in codes at traditional readers.
- Touchless technology also eliminates the need for those annoying wristbands that must be worn by employees while they're working so they can swipe their badges when leaving or entering areas with restricted access (elevators, stairwells).
- Touchless technologies are more secure than mechanical ones because they're harder to hack into since there is no exposed slot where someone could insert fake cards.
- If a card is lost or stolen, it can be immediately cancelled without the hassle of changing locks or pin codes.
Bluetooth access control
Newer office door access control systems have Bluetooth capabilities, like the software and hardware in the eCLIQ technology. With the connect keys you can pair with other Bluetooth-compatible devices such as your smartphone or tablet. This allows the user or the key manager to easily and quickly change access rights and functionality without needing any other hardware.
Mobile access control systems
Mobile office access systems are often used in conjunction with a physical keycard or fob. Usually, this is done through an application on your smartphone, which transmits to an access point and acts like a fob or keycard. Most ASSA ABLOY access solutions have mobile capabilities, from managing systems to accessing restricted areas.
Office access solutions
The great thing about ASSA ABLOY systems is their flexible functionality. You’re not limited to just touchless access but also have the option to use Bluetooth and mobile if you want. This provides huge benefits towards implementation and system management.
ASSA ABLOY is here to help you control what happens in and around your office. We have a wide selection of access control systems that are compatible with your growing business needs. Incedo Business is a great option for any growing business as it combines access control and security hardware with your choice of software in one scalable environment.
Get in touch with an expert today to discuss your options!
