Upgrading your business access control shouldn’t mean forcing employees to accept solutions that don’t make sense. Your commercial property already has card readers, employee badges, and security protocols in place. The challenge is modernizing these systems without big costs or interruptions. 

Verkada access control supports traditional credentials, as well as mobile options. That means you don’t need to completely change workflows to modernize and enhance your overall security. Your business gains enhanced security features without the need for disruptive replacements or starting from scratch.

Traditional Credential Support Protects Your Investment

Verkada systems integrate with existing Wiegand card readers and legacy badge systems throughout your facility. Current employee badges, key fobs, and proximity cards continue working as before. Staff maintain familiar routines while you gain centralized cloud management and real-time monitoring.

The cost benefits are substantial. Rather than purchasing new hardware for every entry point, you leverage existing infrastructure while adding modern oversight. Since employees keep using the same badges, you also eliminate retraining time. 

Traditional proximity cards aren’t at the whims of battery life or wireless connectivity. They function during power outages with backup systems and work regardless of smartphone issues. This dependability matters for businesses requiring consistent access during emergencies or system maintenance.

Mobile Credentials Deliver Measurable Convenience

NFC and Bluetooth mobile credentials convert smartphones into secure access devices. Employees tap phones against NFC readers or automatically unlock doors using Bluetooth Low Energy technology. Lost cards become irrelevant when access lives securely on devices people carry daily.

Mobile credentials offer superior security through encrypted communication and remote management. When employees leave your company, you instantly revoke access from any location. No concerns about unreturned badges or expensive lock changes. 

Bluetooth access provides hands-free convenience for employees carrying equipment. For example, warehouse staff with loaded carts benefit from automatic door unlocking without badge handling. However, Bluetooth credentials require careful range configuration to prevent inadvertent access from adjacent spaces.

Strategic Migration Maximizes ROI

Credential modernization should happen strategically rather than through immediate wholesale changes. Implement mobile credentials for new employees while maintaining existing badges for current staff. As traditional cares get returned due to employee turnover or normal wear, you’ll slowly eliminate them entirely. 

Deploy mobile credentials first in high-traffic areas where they will provide the greatest impact. Executive offices, conference rooms, and frequently accessed storage areas benefit immediately from smartphone-based access. Maintain traditional systems in areas with less frequent use or where employees prefer established processes.

Cost analysis should include immediate expenses and long-term operational savings. Mobile credentials eliminate ongoing card printing and replacement costs while reducing administrative time. However, maintaining traditional backup options for critical systems requiring maximum reliability remains advisable.

The most effective migrations occur gradually over 12-18 months, allowing natural employee adaptation while maintaining full system functionality. This timeline permits thorough testing, staff training, and process refinement without operational disruption.

Circle Industries designs Verkada access control solutions that work with your existing infrastructure while providing growth pathways. We assess your current systems, identify optimization opportunities, and create migration strategies. 

Call us or fill out our contact form to learn how flexible credential support can enhance your commercial security while managing costs effectively.