Nan Fung Group Introduces HID-enabled Employee Badge in Apple Wallet for Employees and Tenants of its Flagship Building AIRSIDE
Nan Fung Group Introduces HID-enabled Employee Badge in Apple Wallet for Employees and Tenants of its Flagship Building AIRSIDE
Sabtu, 29 Juni 2024 | 10:20
HONG KONG SAR -
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- 28 June 2024 - Nan Fung Group (Nan Fung), a privately-held
conglomerate with global interests in real estate development, has
partnered with HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, to
introduce a new employee badge in Apple Wallet for Nan Fung's AIRSIDE
commercial property. Located at the heart of the new Central Business
District in Kai Tak, the 32-storey Grade A innovative office complex is
one of the first employee badge implementations in Apple Wallet in
Asia's commercial real estate powered by HID.
Employees can now safely and easily gain access to the AIRSIDE office
tower with just a simple tap of their iPhone or Apple Watch. The
HID-enabled solution will allow AIRSIDE's office tenants and their
employees to seamlessly and securely add their employee badge to Apple
Wallet and tap their iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock office doors,
turnstiles, elevators, key card-protected amenity spaces, and even copy
machines — eliminating the need to open an app or present a traditional,
plastic access key.
(Photo 2: The entrance of the AIRSIDE office tower)
Nan Fung employee badge in Apple Wallet helps deliver a convenient and
contactless experience. Employees can add their employee badge to Apple
Wallet after an initial set-up through Nan Fung Group's NF Touch App.
Once added, the badge will give them access to enter the AIRSIDE office
building, office space and shared amenity spaces. Unlike the physical
cards, there is no waiting time for gaining building credentials and
access for new employees.
(Photo 3: Nan Fung NF Touch and Employee Badge in Apple Wallet)
Once an employee badge is added and activated in Apple Wallet, employees
can hold their device near a door's NFC-enabled lock to seamlessly
access secured areas. With Express Mode, employees don't need to unlock
their device to use their badge in Apple Wallet. If an iPhone needs to
be charged, employees can still use their device to access their office
or amenity areas with Power Reserve.
(Photo 4: Gain access to secured area with a simple tap of an iPhone or Apple Watch on a door’s NFC-enabled lock)
Employee badges in Apple Wallet are stored on personal devices and take
full advantage of the privacy and security built into iPhone and Apple
Watch. When AIRSIDE employees use a badge in Apple Wallet, it is never
shared with Apple or stored on Apple servers. If their iPhone or Apple
Watch is misplaced, the owner of the device can promptly use the Find My
app to lock the device and help locate it.
The partnership with HID has reaffirmed Nan Fung's vision for AIRSIDE as
the flagship development in the heart of Kowloon, a definitive pioneer
of innovation. By seamlessly integrating this secure and convenient
access solution on iPhone or Apple Watch, Nan Fung is pleased to offer
an enhanced experience for AIRSIDE tenants and their employees.
Jerry Wang, Regional Head, North Asia, Physical Access Control Solutions
at HID said, "Mobile devices have become an integral part of our daily
lives, both personally and professionally. The integration of
HID-enabled employee badges represents a significant leap forward,
merging advanced security, effortless accessibility and unparalleled
convenience that will transform the modern workplace. Our collaboration
with Nan Fung celebrates more than a partnership; it marks a significant
milestone in creating spaces that are as dynamic and adaptable,
reshaping the experience of every employee who walks through the doors
of AIRSIDE."
Billy Hui, Executive Director of Hong Kong Property, Nan Fung Group,
said: "At Nan Fung, we prioritize the comfort and satisfaction of our
valued office tenants and their employees by embracing technology and
forward-thinking solutions. We are thrilled to announce our partnership
with HID, which has revolutionized the access experience for both our
tenants and employees. This significant advancement marks a new era of
convenience and efficiency within our organization. Looking ahead, we
are eager to explore additional opportunities to further enhance the
office employee experience."
Nan Fung remains committed to embracing technological advancements and
continually seeks innovative solutions across all aspects of its
operations. By partnering with HID and using its Mobile Access solution,
the process of granting employee credentials has been digitalized,
offering a more convenient and seamless experience. Additionally,
tenants and employees at AIRSIDE can leverage the tenant portal for
various purposes, including accessing the building, scheduling visitor
appointments, reviewing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
performance, browsing the latest building circulars, and requesting
office services, thereby enhancing value for customers and business
partners. Employees can also download and use the
NF Touch App
to access the exclusive tenant-only offers to the AIRSIDE building, its
facilities, and all the necessary tools for productivity. NF Touch is
Nan Fung's unique loyalty program which not only curates' exclusive
privileges for members, but also encourages them to lead a healthy and
green lifestyle, while supporting NGOs that care for those in need in
our community.