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Mobile access control solutions allows users to access secure areas using their smart phones or other wireless smart devices. Instead of using a key or access card, users can open doors and gates by tapping a button on their device or, in some cases, by twisting their device as though unlocking the door.

The technology also provides companies with an easier, quicker and cheaper way to manage their security. Rather than activating and deactivating access control cards, companies can use the secure online portal to issue, terminate and control authorisations of mobile credentials.

There are certain situations in which the technology is the perfect match.

In an increasingly digital world, most attention is being put into cybercrime and data breaches when it comes to security in 2016. But unauthorised access to physical buildings and other spaces remain a major consideration for organisations of every size across the spectrum, and our advanced age means that access control has never been as technologically exciting than now.

Mobile access control solutions are a new and exciting development in the realm of security services. No more access cards that employees lose, no more codes and passwords to remember and no more threat of sharing access cards. With mobile access control solutions, employees can enter using only their smart phone, tablet or other smart device. You think, how many times have you left your house without your phone? Now how many times have you miss placed your work keys or access card? Mobile access control solutions provide one of the most secure access control solutions out there, and they allow your employees to access your facility with ease.

HID Global, a global company on the cutting edge of creating advanced security solutions, is showcasing its new offering in the mobile access control solutions arena during the IFSEC 2016 conference in London that commences today (21st June 2016). According to Security Info Watch, HID Global unveiled their new slate of mobile access control solutions which integrates Bluetooth and Near Field Communications technologies. These new advances allow end users to open doors and access other secure areas using their smart phones.

Today's technology has taken businesses to a whole new level.  We have computers to track inventory, machines that monitor production, and employees can "punch-in" with their thumbprint.  Virtually everything in our facilities allows us to work smarter and manage the skills of our employees without mundane, time-consuming and outdated processes. Computer programs have replaced appointment secretaries, smart phones have replaced just about everything else. We no longer need a Rolodex, calculator, or calendar. Everything is in our hands.

Security; it's a term that most people know, yet few truly understand. In the world of business security is quite often an afterthought, until a problem arises.  The key to changing this mentality, and protecting your business with a proactive security approach, is fostering a security culture in employees.

You may have the best visitor management solution possible, but unless your working with current information there may be holes in your system. Which is pretty risky if you are trying to protect your staff and the companies assets. That is why it is vitally important to ensure that regular house keeping is done.

Sometimes employees lose their access cards, forget their passwords or misplace their keys. The solution? Utilise employees own smart phone or smart device as their access credential.

In a recent survey by Deloitte Media Consumer Survey they performed in 2014, it was found that 81% of Australians own a smart phone which was an increase of 21% over the previous 3 years, so it's hard not to image today two years later this number could be in excess of 90%. With amount of Australians with smart phones and lets face it most of them it seems like they never put them down, why not utilise these common place smart devices and the way we have come to rely on them to your organisations advantage.

Our mobile access control solutions use smart device technology to tighten organisation’s security, reduce loss of access cards, enhance employee’s efficiency and as an employee myself, it reduces the amount of cards I carry.

HID Mobile Access removes some of the common problems associated with access cards and makes security more convenient for both managers and employees.

With smart phone ownership being so common place now, we are starting to see smart phones being used as a standalone authentication ID token or in conjunction with other smart cards and technologies. In other words smart phones are fast becoming keys to the office door for many companies and places of work whilst introducing capabilities like Twist and Go gestures when opening doors.

Protecting your companies staff and assets is a very big responsibility, especially today. You just need to turn on the TV and see how easy it is for disgruntled former employees to take out their frustration on company assets and even staff. Your access control system may be the best that money can buy, but with-out regular maintenance of your equipment, system and database. There may be holes in your security that can compromise the things your trying to protect.