Mobile credentials are a growing trend for access control and building security. As more people become aware of the benefits, such as the convenience of having your keys already stored in your phone and the higher security, the trend is only increasing.
This is supported by the fact that ICT has seen adoption rates of mobile credentials increase 10x in the last two years, with 80% of American universities and colleges already using them or planning on implementing them.
Let’s explore some of the benefits:
Smart
Mobile credentials provide a simple, more cost-effective approach to managing access credentials, and eliminates the time and effort involved with handling, printing, distributing and disposing of physical access cards. Ordering, issuing, and management of credentials is all done online, with the credential emailed directly to the end user’s mobile device.
Secure
Credentials are stored securely on the mobile device, with access authenticated using a secure cloud based server and 256-bit encryption. Given that most people carry their smartphone everywhere, just as they do their car-keys and wallet, mobile credentials are much less likely to be lost or misplaced. They are also usually protected with a passcode or biometric security.
Convenient
Compared to traditional cards and tags, mobile credentials offer a more convenient end user experience by enabling a smartphone or other mobile device to securely unlock doors and enter buildings. With most (if not all) people carrying a smartphone with them every day, it eliminates the need for physical cards, meaning lost and forgotten cards become a thing of the past.
Managing mobile credentials is easily done with ICT’s Mobile Credential Portal.
Effortlessly assign credentials - all you need is an email address. This will prompt the user to install the ICT Protege Mobile app, which is where they access the credential from then on.
Revoking credentials from the portal quickly and simply. If a user leaves the business, all you need to do is click on the credential and select revoke.
Co-working spaces
No need to be there every time someone books a desk – just send them an email with the credential and they can access the building in less than a minute.
School Campuses
Take advantage of modern solutions and cut the plastic waste. Create an environmentally friendly solution for your staff and students with mobile credentials.
Commercial Offices
Create an easy onboarding process for new employees and HR with mobile credentials sent right to the user's email. Lost keys and access cards are a thing of the past with mobile credentials.
Residential and Mixed-Use Facilities
Never again worry about a tenant not bringing back their access card or key back - simply revoke the mobile credential. Property managers and landlords don’t need multiple keys or cards, just the phone already in their pocket.
Parking Lots
Use the Mobile SDK to integrate the credential into your parking app to create a seamless solution with access to any of your parking facilities
Gyms and Fitness Facilities
Reduce credential sharing and keep accurate records. Integrate your access control with the same app that your customers book classes with, with ICT's Mobile SDK
ICT mobile credentials are available using near-field communication (NFC) technology for Android devices and can be used with any 13.56MHz readers. Bluetooth® credentials are available for Android and iOS devices and can be used with any Bluetooth® (BT) capable reader.
tSec readers that are compatible with mobile credentials can also be used with physical access cards and fobs, enabling you to migrate to a modern solution at your own pace or to embrace hybrid options.
The smallest of the tSec family, the Mini is both unobtrusive and cost effective.
PRX-TSEC-MINI-DF-BT-B
tSec Black Mini 13.56MHz Card Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
PRX-TSEC-MINI-BT-B
tSec Black Mini Multi-Technology Card Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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tSec White Mini Multi-Technology Card Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
With a slim attractive design and the versatile mullion mount, the tSec Standard is ideal for almost any location, including aluminium framed doors where larger readers are not an option.
PRX-TSEC-STD-BT-B
tSec Standard Black Multi-Technology Card Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
PRX-TSEC-STD-BT-W
tSec Standard White Multi-Technology Card Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
PRX-TSEC-STD-DF-BT-B
tSec Standard Black 13.56MHz Card Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
PRX-TSEC-STD-KP-BT-B
tSec Standard Black Multi-Technology Card Reader with Keypad and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
PRX-TSEC-STD-KP-BT-W
tSec Standard White Multi-Technology Card Reader with Keypad and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
PRX-TSEC-STD-DF-KP-BT-B
tSec Standard Black 13.56MHz Card Reader with Keypad and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
PRX-TSEC-STD-KP-BT-B-VRC
tSec Standard Black Multi-Technology Card Reader with Keypad, Vandal Resistant Cover and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Wall plate/lightswitch size tSecs
The full wall plate/lightswitch size makes the tSec Extra the ideal choice when replacing existing readers with a larger footprint..
PRX-TSEC-EXTRA-BT-B
tSec Extra Multi-Technology Card Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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tSec Extra Multi-Technology Card Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
PRX-TSEC-EXTRA-KP-BT-B
tSec Extra Multi-Technology Card Reader with Keypad and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
PRX-TSEC-EXTRA-KP-BT-W
tSec Extra Multi-Technology Card Reader with Keypad and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
PRX-TSEC-EXTRA-DF-BT-B
tSec Extra 13.56MHz Card Reader with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
PRX-TSEC-EXTRA-KP-BT-B-VRC
tSec Extra Multi-Technology Card Reader with Keypad, Vandal Resistant Cover and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Explore more about mobile credentials or how you can add the mobile credential right to your own app with our Mobile SDK.
