SECURITY SYSTEMS
HID introduces employee badge integration with wallet apps
HID , the world ’ s leading provider of trusted identity solutions , now offers companies the integration of employee badges into digital wallets , allowing for convenient , seamless access to the workplace .
The integration of the HID Mobile Access solution with digital wallets simplifies access control to buildings and improves the user experience . Employees are not required to present physical cards but can instead identify themselves to their employers with their smartphone or smartwatch . Employees only need to activate the badge in their digital wallet and can then gain access to not just their workplace , but also to enabled corporate applications . To use this simple and digital form of authentication , all businesses need is an NFC-enabled reader .
In addition to access control , there are several other applications for the digital employee ID card , including laptops and workstations , secure printing , special access to restricted areas , charging stations and even parking .
The mobile employee ID card offers companies several benefits at once . These include :
Enhanced security : Biometric authentication , such as facial and fingerprint recognition , adds an extra layer of security to verify the user ’ s identity . Additionally , the encryption technologies used in digital wallets ensure the secure storage and transmission of digital credentials .
Frictionless experience : Thanks to NFC technology , users can access places quickly and safely .
Streamlined security : With badges in digital wallets , key distribution and management across the entire company are streamlined as there is no need to print physical keys for employees or guests .
Convenience and uninterrupted access : If the user ’ s mobile device needs a charge , their badge will still work for up to five hours with power reserve / saver mode .
Protection on lost or stolen devices : If the device is lost or stolen , a locator app allows users to lock or locate the lost or stolen device to help locate their device , as well as suspend or remotely erase their badge .
Reduced costs : Adopting HID Mobile Access with digital wallets eliminates the need for producing and distributing physical badges , reducing associated costs such as printing , maintenance , and replacement . This shift to digital credentials also aligns with sustainability goals by reducing plastic waste . �
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