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    Manage site access in a real-time, secure and auditable way

    Site access passes are credentials or permits granted to individuals for entry and presence at a specific location. They are often used to regulate and monitor access to restricted areas, events, or facilities. They serve as a security measure to ensure only authorised personnel can enter certain premises, enhancing safety and control. They are commonly utilised in workplaces, events, construction sites, and other controlled environments to maintain order and track attendance.

    Octopass enables organisations to easily manage numerous types of access passes. We can also create bespoke modules to your organisation’s specific requirements.

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    Key challenges we solve

    Without an adequate permit management system, managing access passes can be challenging due to several potential issues:

    Security

    Maintaining the security of the environment and preventing unauthorised access is a primary concern. Unauthorised individuals could compromise safety, data, or sensitive information.

    Ensuring that only authorised personnel have access to specific areas while allowing for efficient and timely entry for legitimate individuals is a complex balancing act.

    Controlled environments often have strict regulations and compliance requirements, and failing to meet them can result in legal and financial consequences.

    Monitoring and tracking individuals within the controlled environment can be resource-intensive, and technology is often required to manage this effectively.

    Ensuring that employees and visitors understand the rules and procedures of the controlled environment is crucial for maintaining safety and compliance.

    Contingency planning and responding to emergencies, such as fires, security breaches, or natural disasters, require careful consideration in controlled environments.

    Balancing the need for security with individuals' privacy rights can be challenging, particularly in environments with surveillance and monitoring.

    Integrating various security systems and technologies to work seamlessly can be complicated and costly.

    Successfully managing controlled environments involves addressing these challenges with a combination of technology, policies and trained personnel to ensure safety, security, and compliance while minimising disruptions to regular operations.

    Octopass addresses all these challenges and more!

    Key Octopass features for site access management

    Customisable permit application forms.
    • You can configure location and/or task specific permit types, which can capture additional information for whatever the type of site access is required.
    • This information can be further verified as part of the application approval process, helping you to only approve valid applications and ensure permits are not issued to invalid requestors.
    • Flexibility is built-in with the ability to manage things differently depending on factors such as location, vehicle type, and required access times.
    Open Integration.
    • Off-the-shelf integrations with access control and enforcement systems to enable rapid deployment using existing solutions and/or infrastructure.
    • Open API’s also enable bespoke integrations with any time of access control system.
    • Ability to import and/or export data which may be required as part of the access control workflow.
    Complementary Applications.
    • As part of our Workforce Management Apps, users on Android devices can scan and check in real-time for valid site access permits and passes. This can be integrated into external enforcement systems and/or an organisation’s back-office system to perform real-time checks and/or notice issuance.
    • Other complementary Apps to assist with asset management, incident reporting and/or site auditing are also available.
    Customisable permit application forms.
    • You can configure location and/or task specific permit types, which can capture additional information for whatever the type of site access is required.
    • This information can be further verified as part of the application approval process, helping you to only approve valid applications and ensure permits are not issued to invalid requestors.
    • Flexibility is built-in with the ability to manage things differently depending on factors such as location, vehicle type, and required access times.
    Open Integration.
    • Off-the-shelf integrations with access control and enforcement systems to enable rapid deployment using existing solutions and/or infrastructure.
    • Open API’s also enable bespoke integrations with any time of access control system.
    • Ability to import and/or export data which may be required as part of the access control workflow.
    Complementary Applications.
    • As part of our Workforce Management Apps, users on Android devices can scan and check in real-time for valid site access permits and passes. This can be integrated into external enforcement systems and/or an organisation’s back-office system to perform real-time checks and/or notice issuance.
    • Other complementary Apps to assist with asset management, incident reporting and/or site auditing are also available.
    How can we help?

    We are your dedicated ally in efficient permit management solutions. Get in touch to discuss your challenges and requirements.

    Simplify Permit and Pass Management All in One Place

    With Octopass we can address all these challenges and more!