First Media Case Study | Openpath Access Control System Review
First Media, a media company focusing on cross-platform content for millennial women, needed an access control system that could keep up with their growth. Their Openpath access control review takes you through how the system keeps their offices safe, secure, and accessible without sacrificing convenience.
Because the company employs a lot of millennial women, First Media wanted to create a workspace that aligned with their employees’ creative lifestyles. Allowing people to come and go as needed in a flexible, creative work environment sounds great, but creates security challenges, especially with offices split between floors and buildings. The fast-growing team chose Openpath’s access control system not only for its fast and reliable access, but also for its enhanced security features.
First Media is able to leverage Openpath’s scheduling tools to automatically lock the doors at night and on weekends when nobody is in the office. But since creating content can be unpredictable, employees simply use their phones to gain access after hours or on weekends. By putting access in their employee’s hands, their receptionist can leave her station at lunch, lock down the door, and know that everyone can still come and go using their mobile app. The remote unlock feature lets the administrative team accommodate contractors, maintenance staff, or last-minute visitors at any time, without having to drive over to the office and let them in.
Safety and security also played a big role in the success of this solution. Their Openpath access control review highlights how the detailed reporting lets them see who comes and goes and at what hours. This gives everyone additional peace of mind, knowing that even working late they are safe at the office. Not only is the office a safer place, but the space is better utilized. With more visibility into how the office spaces are being used, the First Media team gained valuable insight into how to scale to keep up with their growth.
Openpath’s access control system also gives First Media the reliability and compatibility they needed. Their office is split between iPhone and Android users, and the Openpath app works great on both platforms. It even works on the Apple Watch and tablet app.
The First Media team also mentioned how useful the guest pass feature is in their Openpath access control review. Because you can easily send an email or text message with a temporary guest pass to anyone coming to visit the office, it makes it easy to set meetings early in the morning or later in the day once the door is locked.
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Next generation, hands-free access control. Simple to use and perfect for a new install or an upgrade to any legacy system already in place.
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