Nearly four years have passed since the coronavirus outbreak. Although the pandemic slowed almost every sector, some companies saw it as a chance to challenge outdated practices and prepare for what comes next. Lucas Mo Tsun-ming, Chief Operating Officer of NineSmart and technine, said the market began to realize the importance of self-service, contactless operation and remote management, leading to a surge in demand for cloud-based access control systems.
Putting security before digital transformation
Hybrid mode has become an emerging trend in the post-pandemic world. To accelerate digital transformation while avoiding data breaches, companies across institutions, shared offices, mini-storage, new residential buildings, hotels and stores have adopted smart technology, cloud-based services and cyber threat intelligence. However, compared with information security, physical security is often overlooked.
Hybrid mode is partly online and partly offline. Just as online information is exposed to hacking risk, unattended physical devices are also vulnerable. Unmanned doors increase break-in risk, keys to safety boxes may be stolen, and security labour may face shortages. During an economic downturn, many businesses replace traditional guards with electronic surveillance systems. Yet these tools often play a passive role because staff usually check recordings only after an incident, which is the opposite of staying alert and preventing hazards.
A highly efficient and secure remote management solution
NineSmart launched Smart Access, an intelligent cloud-based multifunctional access control mobile application. Businesses can create QR codes with specific access dates and times for guests, automating entry and exit through designated passages. They can also require onsite verification before entry or unlock doors remotely by dragging a slider on screen, maintaining end-to-end physical security.
Unlike common canned cloud-based access control solutions, Smart Access can be added to enhance existing hardware without purchasing extra sensors and locks. Businesses can therefore achieve fundamental digital transformation with minimal change. Its flexibility supports future upgrades and customization. The installation cost is only around 10% more than traditional access control, making it cost-effective and helpful for improving return on investment.
Smart Access supports broad application scenarios, including co-working spaces, construction sites, gyms, restaurants, mini-storages, schools, private housing, hotels and more, indoors or outdoors. Its reliability and quality have been recognized by awards including e-zone’s Best IoT Cloud-based QR Code Access Control Solution and PCM’s Biz.IT Excellence.
Smart Access is shifting toward a more comprehensive remote access and visitor management system. Beyond basic cloud-based access control, NineSmart has introduced modules and functions such as booking, e-payment, intercom, tablet display and public API.
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