Presented by Convergint, AXIS, Genetec, ASSA ABLOY, and Motorola Join Convergint at an in-person event on October 14, 2023, to support the IAHSS Chapter's fundraising efforts and to promote engagement within the healthcare sector. This event will connect and network individuals in various roles within the healthcare industry, including security, life safety, facilities
As more and more students are using smartphones, mobile credentialing is becoming the preferred way for students to access campus resources. It is a convenient, secure, and efficient way for students to get around campus. This has opened the door to increased consideration of mobile credentials in access control applications. Mobile access is not
Advancements in digital wallets and identities are driving new credentials that change everything from how to provision a credential, how to manage them, and how to interact with the physical world to gain access to rooms, spaces, and buildings. In the shorter term, mobile wallet-enabled credentials will continue to be more prevalent as more
On Friday the 18th of November 2022, the Convergint team in India hosted an exclusive event in Bangalore, in partnership with HID Global. Customers, colleagues, and industry professionals came together from across the country to explore cutting-edge technologies with live demos. Some of the technologies featured included: Cloud-based access control solutions Automatic people
Access control technologies continue to evolve and advance with more secure and convenient options, causing many in higher education to take a closer look at upgrades. The COVID-19 pandemic has also played a part in accelerating interest in new touchless access control solutions, and while many have added touchless physical access control systems (PACS)
Recently, securing people, places, and assets on campus has evolved to accommodate the “new normal” of pandemic-conscious populations. And with the need for touchless experiences and the availability of newer, more sophisticated technologies, many see an opportunity to upgrade their legacy physical access control systems (PACS). But the education sector, specifically colleges and universities,
The past year has seen many changes in the way people live and the way organizations operate. Physical distancing and reducing human-to-human contact has become the ‘new normal.’ Subsequently, touchless technologies have earned their place as a viable means of reducing physical contact, and touchless access control solutions have led the way. This has
As employers consider a return to the physical workplace, they must adapt to new requirements, implement new procedures, and leverage technology to alleviate their employees’ concerns related to public health in response to COVID-19. Access control plays a critical role in creating a safe back-to-work strategy. With the help of Convergint and HID, organizations
Campus safety concerns are increasing due to outside threats, causing a need to harden physical security, but keep easy access to campus facilities, resources, and services. Campus security teams are working to strike the balance between accessibility, security, and privacy. Convergint and HID Global provide next-generation reader and credential technology, powered by Seos®. By adding
Recent research shows most access control technology currently in use is not as secure or convenient as many security managers believe. Responses provided by more than 1,600 managers, directors, analysts, and senior managers in a survey conducted by HID Global* found 22 percent of organizations do not use any methods
