Apple is revolutionizing the access control market, introducing the ability to integrate employee badges into Apple Wallet. This directly eliminates the need for physical access cards, and enables employees to gain entry to their workplace by simply tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch on a reader.

These mobile badges make the process more convenient for employees and enhances workplace security through multi-factor authentication. The interest around this innovative technology is growing and many organizations are already making the switch—streamlining the process of accessing facilities and strengthening security.

Employee badges in Apple Wallet, powered by the CloudGate platform, are a convenient and secure way to control physical access at the workplace. Convergint partners with Soloinsight to offer this platform—an advances security workflow automation solution that integrates multiple access control systems and offers interoperability between HR, IT, Security, Facility, HLS, and other departments. CloudGate streamlines the process of provisioning employee badges in Apple Wallet and provides real-time monitoring and customizable access privileges This partnership enables organizations to improve security, employee experience, and drive efficiency.

The benefits of implementing Digital Badges in Apple Wallet

Convenience

Employees no longer need to carry physical access cards, and they can easily store and access their employee badge on their iPhone or Apple Watch. This eliminates the hassle of carrying multiple cards and reduces the inefficiencies associated with misplacing them.

Security

In the event that a user’s phone is lost, access credentials are automatically suspended, providing an extra layer of security. Additionally, the integration with Apple Wallet utilizes multi-factor authentication, which ensures that only authorized individuals have access to secure areas.

Speed

This technology allows speedy ingress and egress, without needing to dig through a physical wallet or unlock the device. Meaning, the iPhone or Apple Watch does not need to be woken up or unlocked, and can be used in “Express Mode” in low-security areas.

Privacy

Employee badges in Apple Wallet allow for a decentralized security system, as the access credentials are stored on the employee’s personal device. This ensures that the employee’s personal information remains private and secure.

Flexibility

These mobile badges can be easily customized and distributed, and access permissions can be assigned and modified as needed, providing organizations with greater flexibility in managing employee access to facilities.

Low-battery-friendly technology

Power reserve mode allows employees to use their access badge even when their battery is running low or their device needs to be recharged.

Multi-device access

The badge in Apple Wallet can also be used to gain access through an Apple Watch, even without an iPhone.

Cost effective

The use of these digital badges eliminates the need for physical cards, and reduces the cost associated with their production and distribution.

Environmentally friendly

Employee Badges in Apple Wallet directly reduce the use of plastic, and contribute to a more sustainable environment. By using this technology, facilities can reach net-zero, and reduce their environmental impact. Further, this technology also helps in decreasing waste, reducing the disposal of plastic cards. This is a small step towards a greener future for all.

Improved user experience

These digital badges provide employees with an effortless and seamless experience, and eliminate the need to carry multiple physical access cards reducing the total time spent accessing secured areas. Providing a more secure and convenient way for employees to access their workplace, the use of employee badges in Apple Wallet is the first step towards a mobile-first, digitally transformed access control system.

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Convergint, partnering with Soloinsight offers a convenient, environmentally friendly solution that streamlines access control for employees. Contact a security expert today to learn more about this comprehensive solution.

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