Mobile ID: Is It Time To Upgrade?
Everyone should feel safe when they go to work. Unfortunately, we live in a reality where there are many dangers affecting any commercial space, school, or office building. Public places are generally susceptible to dangerous circumstances, security breaches, data leaks, and more.
Having plastic printed ID cards is a good start but with all the technology out there, their usefulness pales in comparison to digital and mobile IDs.
Not all buildings require high-tech security, but if you’re operating a large commercial building, school, hospital, or another populated facility that contains sensitive information, you should consider upgrading.
What are the benefits and drawbacks of printed plastic ID cards?
Plastic ID cards are a great step for security in a building. Having an ID card is a big deterrent for any harmful people thinking about entering the workspace. These cards work great in a small building or in a single office. They’re also good anywhere where employees need to have a badge pinned to their front for security reasons, like medical facilities.
However, they’re also compromising. Identification cards can be dropped and lost, or stolen, and then your employee’s information and your company’s information are in jeopardy. You also have to purchase the equipment to print and scan ID cards. You may need extra staff to manage the ID printing, or to check for IDs in the morning.
If your building has dozens of offices, it may be hard to keep up with the demand for printed IDs, especially because there is always turnover. It takes some planning to get printed ID cards right, and it may take a few months for everyone to get used to the new system for it to work seamlessly.
When should I upgrade to Mobile ID?
Mobile ID cards still have to be checked or scanned in the morning, but this process can go a lot quicker and easier than when you use printed cards. If you find that there’s a line to get into the building in the morning, or that employees are continually arriving late, you may want to consider a smoother way to check into the building. Scanning a barcode from a phone is quicker, and individuals usually already have their phone in their hands – rather than spending time searching for their ID card in their bag or wallet.
When there are hundreds of employees or more in a building, mobile ID is much simpler for managers. You don’t have to worry about printing ID cards every day. It is also easier to update the status of employees, so once an employee leaves or is terminated, they can immediately be removed from the system and therefore avoid any in-between period where they could still get into the building with a printed ID card.
It’s also good for employee morale. They’ll appreciate the high-tech security for their safety. Workers in the building will especially appreciate not having to deal with cumbersome physical IDs. High-quality technology is always appreciated and will make them proud to work in a building that is so tech-savvy.
Speak to a Professional About Your Security Needs
Every workplace and building is different, and if you need advice on your unique situation, give Smith’s Addressing Machine Services a call at 855-347-9494 and speak to an expert. We have printers, scanners, ID supplies, and security services available that can work for any company. If you think your building is ready to upgrade to a better ID system, you can find all the technology you need to make the change by shopping online today.
