Understanding the Differences Between NFC and Bluetooth

NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) are two types of protocols or “languages” electronic devices use to communicate. Learn about the differences and similarities between NFC and BLE.

Access Control For Class A Office Buildings

Genea helps property teams and owners learn how to automate their operations through access control. We built a framework for customers to better evaluate access control systems before they buy.

5 Key Elements for a Touchless Access Control Building

One buzzword that appears all over blogs and webinars is “touchless access control.” However, what does that really mean?

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Access Control Takeover

Before spending unnecessary dollars to replace your current hardware, check your system. With a number of systems, Genea can reconfigure your controller and take over the software.

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Proprietary vs. Open Hardware

As companies and building managers have been trying to embrace open protocol hardware to increase flexibility and reduce future capex requirements, certain access control companies have been cleverly twisting the term “open” to suit their needs.

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Safe Workplace

Safe Workplace is a safety feature built on top of Genea;s Access Control and Visitor Management platform that extends into capacity planning, contact tracing, compliance and alerting.

Touchless Visitor Management

In the post-Covid-19 world, it is mission critical to provide a touchless experience for guests and tenants. This is a necessary function to create a healthy, welcoming and sustainable work environment and Genea is here to help your buildings.

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Safeguard the Workplace During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 has changed – and will continue to impact- the way organizations do business. Social distancing protocols, evolving guidelines on the number of people who can gather indoors, and remote working have rewritten the scrip on safeguarding the workplace and the people who work there.

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The Ultimate Access Control Guide to Opening a New Office

While every situation is different, this guide covers everything you need to know about installing a cloud-based access control system in your new office.

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Getting Started with Physical Access Control

Famililiarize yourself with the ins and outs of physical access control and how your facility can benefit from a mobile-first solution.