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iNEST- all in one cloud solution

by IDCUBE SYSTEMS Physical Security & Identity Management

IDCUBE is a well-known name in the field of physical security and identity management. It has created a niche of its own in the PSIM industry catering to a multitude of business industries in India and across the globe. It has marked the era of a new revolution in the PSIM industry with its flagship product Access360 and iNEST.

A cloud-based access control system provides centralized management, visibility, and control without the cost and complexity of traditional physical access systems. iNEST comes equipped with remote access management, real-time updates, Smart gestures, credential personalization, and much more.

Some of the significant advantages of a cloud-based access control system involve remote capabilities of managing employee/visitor access, adding new employees to the system, removing employees from the system, revoking, assigning, and changing access rights of employees/visitors.

Access360 is the open platform software suite comprising services like access control, Visitor Management, Vehicle Management, and much more.

Whereas iNEST, offers a cloud-based physical access control software as a SAAS model. In addition to access control, iNest offers attendance and visitor management services to bring synchronization to the overall process functionalities. iNest caters across the targeted buildings, precincts, and locations, preferably Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), business parks, gated communities, education, and retail stores.

 

Access control

iNest transcends the general limits of physical access control and identity management to deliver a digitally accelerated public cloud environment for you. We work towards offering you the simplest mechanisms to experience mobility and convenience.

a. iNEST Mobile Credential

1. Remote Access Management

The administrator may revoke/issue/replace mobile credentials anytime, anywhere.

2. Smart Gestures

With the use of highly intuitive “tap” and “twist and go” gestures on mobile, user experiences better convenience and efficient access.

3. Credential Personalization

Mobile credentials are personalized by including a photograph, name, facility name and employee ID.

4. Highly Secured

Presents a highly secured cloud alternative backed with a service level agreement of at least 99.5% service availability and follows best practices in data integrity to bind each mobile ID to the device and protect the data at rest and in motion.

b.  User Access Management

 

1.Systematic Configurations

Define and stack all entities – employees, contractors, tenants, visitors, residents, vehicles, mapping one another and configures their access permissions, work shifts, and policies.

2. Versatility in Credentials

Supports all forms of credentials such as physical tokens (card/Key-fob), mobile credentials, biometrics, PIN, and QR codes for provisioning of multi-factor authentication in various combinations.

3. Application Security

The application is VAPT certified & conforms to the corporate information security standards like ISO 27001, CFR Part11, etc. It incorporates an exhaustive password policy manager and detailed audit logs.

4.Multi-tenant Platform

Built with the facility to host multiple entities of a multi-tenant structure such as co-working spaces, gated communities, SEZs (Special Economic Zones), and business parks on a common platform.

 

c. Security View

1. Logical Area Mapping

 

Divide facility into logical zones based on access points such as offices, buildings, server rooms, etc. for area headcount & employee tracking.

 

2. Guard Tour Management

Automate the security guard tours with a simple flash of smart cards to reduce manual supervision and offer better system alerts.

 

3. Alarm Management

 

Monitor alarms related to doors, intrusion sensors via an intuitive web interface on a real-time basis to Initiate a response mechanism such as locking, unlocking, or permanent locking of doors or activating hooters.

 

4. Automatic Schedule

Configure schedules for auto e-mailing of a report, door locking & unlocking. Map sensor inputs to outputs such as audio-visual alarms and/or e-mail notifications for a mechanized response to an incident.

 

Attendance Management

 

iNest makes it for a simpler attendance management system by offering ubiquitous and on-demand access to data and services. Our intuitive iNest mobile app lets an employee mark attendance or submits an OD request on the go for an effective offsite employee administration.

 

a.iNEST Mobile App

1. Geo-fenced Attendance

 

Marking attendance has been made easier now. Just enter a demarcated area and mark attendance via this app without the need for an RFID reader.

2. Location-mapped OD

 

Employees do work from home or need to travel for varied business meetings. Mobile-based OD request mapped to the offsite work location makes it for a seamless attendance administration.

3. Attendance Status

Quick view to validate personal attendance records and check leave & OD request status.

 

4.Approval Workflow

App provides an effortless interface to HR managers, or team leads for approval of OD or leaves requests from the deputies.

 

Visitor Management

 

iNest’s smart credential-based visitor management system provides a quick, convenient, and secure way for authentication and record-keeping of all your visitors.

 

a.Web Portal

 

iNest web portal is an intuitive web utility for administrators and users for visitor policy setup, record keeping, and setting up meetings.

 

1. Visitor policy setup

Tailor the visitor flow in compliance with your organization’s security norms, from being completely online and contactless to being highly secure with multiple checkpoints. Add multiple levels for appointment approvals, as per the organization’s compliance or security needs.

 

2. General visitor reports

Centrally Analyze visitor data from various locations filtered by varied categories and parameters.

 

4.Setup meetings

 

Set up meetings with internal staff, and guests, send invitations individually or in bulk and approve requests at the convenience of your laptop.

 

b.Mobile Application

 

iNest mobile app is a handy tool for users to invite and manage their visitors.

 

1. Invite Visitor

Invite individual visitors or send group invitations conveniently. Restrict visitor access or revoke invitations.

 

2. Smart e-passes for automated visitor access

Implement automated visitor authentication with Smart e-passes. Use the app to send an e-pass comprising of a secured QR Code to a visitor for direct access via smart gates.

 

3.Visitor records and transactions

All your visitor records and appointments are just a click away.

 

c. Lobby Application

iNest’s lobby application is an on-premises application for managing and generating visitor passes for walk-in visitors or visitors with prior appointments.

 

1.Visitor policy setup

Tailor the visitor flow in compliance with your organization’s security norms, from being completely online and contactless to being highly secure with multiple checkpoints. Add multiple levels for appointment approvals, as per the organization’s compliance or security needs.

 

2. Workstation Mode

The interface integrates with a plethora of peripheral devices for capturing visitor credentials such as Signature Pad, Webcam, OCR scanner, Document scanner, Printer, and more for comprehensive visitor record-keeping.

 

3.Access Credentials

Issue RFID Access cards or print visitor passes with secure QR codes, providing access to predefined locations for specific time intervals.

 

d. Visitor Portal

Visitor Self-registration portal is a web utility for visitors for online submission of appointment request and related documents.

1.Simple and convenient user interface

Featured by a simple UI design, the iNest visitor portal can be used by any visitor conveniently to get an appointment.

Visitor validation

Visitors are uniquely identified via email IDs and validated using OTP to pull out their previously recorded details, saving time and effort.

3. Visitor on-boarding compliance management

As per the compliance needs of the organization.

4.Host validation and approval

Hosts are validated using email IDs. Appointments are created after the host approval and subsequent approvals as per the company policy.

Thus, iNEST is a one-stop solution to fulfil all your access control needs with additional benefits like cost efficiency, flexibility and reliability.


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