IRVINE,
Calif., July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genea, the
leading provider of cloud-based access control security built on
non-proprietary hardware, has partnered with HID to launch mobile
credentials in Google Wallet. As part of the release, Shopify, a
global commerce company with over 12,000 credentialed users,
will give their employees the ability to store digital access
credentials in Google Wallet.
Digital credentials -- commonly referred to as mobile key cards
-- empower users, IT and security teams, property managers and more
to distribute credentials using just the internet. From an advanced
dashboard in Genea Security, administrators can quickly and
efficiently distribute credentials to their employees' smartphones.
Once received, these users can access buildings, offices and more
without worrying about a physical key card. For Shopify, the Genea
integration with Google Wallet makes this process even more secure
and convenient.
"The partnership between HID and Genea will immediately benefit
commercial security users, like Shopify," said Sanjit Bardhan, VP of Mobile at HID. "In our
partnership with Genea, we've already seen the power of mobile
access control and this secure wallet experience will empower users
across mobile platforms to adopt the ease of mobile
credentials."
Through this partnership, verticals such as enterprises,
banking, business services, technology firms, commercial real
estate portfolios, schools and healthcare organizations can more
quickly add and remove users across multiple facilities.
"We're a digital-first company with a global remote team, but we
gather in person several times a year to connect and tackle tough
problems," said Chris Lafrance,
Physical Security Lead at Shopify. "Simplifying access controls
during these moments streamlines the experience for our employees
and enhances efficient, secure management."
From the Genea cloud-based platform, users can replace their
plastic key cards with a highly secure mobile credential stored on
their Android phones in Google Wallet.
"Genea and Shopify have been leading the way when it comes to
how employees interact with the modern workplace," said
Mike Maxsenti, General Manager,
Security, at Genea. "Over the past 4 years, Shopify has gone from
using an on-prem access control system with physical keys to a 100%
cloud-based platform and 100% mobile credentials. However, it was
missing one critical component, Google Wallet. The launch of HID's
mobile credentials in Google Wallet unlocks the mobile experience
for Shopify employees with instant transaction speed and 100%
transaction reliability equal to or better than a physical keycard.
We're so excited to have partnered with Shopify on pioneering this
new reality and can't wait to share it with the rest of the
world."
For more information about Genea and its integration with Google
Wallet, please visit getgenea.com.
About Genea
Genea is a leading provider of cloud-based
physical security solutions, leveraging non-proprietary Mercury
hardware. Its innovative open API platform seamlessly integrates
with diverse elements of security infrastructure, facilitating
streamlined operations accessible via a unified interface – all
within a single pane of glass. Genea empowers Fortune 50 companies,
enterprises, technology firms, data centers, business services,
commercial real estate companies, educational institutions,
hospitals, and other entities with unparalleled credential
flexibility and security measures. Users benefit from a
comprehensive selection of credential types, including physical key
cards and mobile or Wallet credentials. With Genea, IT and security
teams enjoy a customizable dashboard and robust feature set,
enabling efficient monitoring, provisioning, and response to access
events. Discover how Genea has facilitated the transition to
cloud-based security and utility management for over one million
users across more than 3,000 locations by visiting
www.getgenea.com.
About HID
HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places
and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work
productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions give
people convenient access to physical and digital places and connect
things that can be identified, verified and tracked digitally.
Millions of people around the world use HID products and services
to navigate their everyday lives, and billions of things are
connected through HID technology. We work with governments,
educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions,
industrial businesses and some of the most innovative companies on
the planet. Headquartered in Austin,
Texas, HID has over 4,500 employees worldwide and operates
international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID is
an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more information, visit
www.hidglobal.com.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Karen Roberto
Kroberto@getgenea.com
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