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5 New Functions of RFID Access Control Software You Could Implement Right Now

Not only can Access Control Software using RFID or other AIDC technology significantly increase facility security, provide access efficiency and produce real-time visibility, it also safety, manages time and attendance, handles attendees at events and conferences, collects marketing data and provides other benefits that increase customer satisfaction. Let’s review the new functions of the access control system in detail.

1.      Emergency Management

While the personnel and visitors are issued RFID cards to enter and exit facility, by deploying more read points in key areas and adding a few functions to your access control software, you can turn your basic access control system into emergency management system.

2.      Time and Attendance

Since the access control software logs times in and out, you can add a simple functionality by calculating number of hours spent on-site.

3.      Event Management

RFID tags in tickets, badges or cards can be used to gain entry into an event but also to gain entry into specific areas like for instance VIP visitor only area. The same card can be also used for cashless/credit-less payment at concessions.

4.      Marketing

When using RFID technology for access control Software, you can easily extend the system to help you gather data that supports direct marketing activities and lead generation product sales.

5.   Safety

Another type of access control system can be deployed in mental health institutions, drug rehabilitation centers or facilities for the elderly, where it is important to make sure that patients don’t wander off, on purpose or accidentally. The same tag can be used to verify the identity of a patient for correct drug or meal dispensing, allowed activities due to health, all for the safety of patients.

As you can see there are plenty of ways to utilize your access control system more than you originally thought. If you are intrigued and would like to see how your access control software can be supplemented for additional functions, contact us! You can view the whole article here.