How the Delegates Feature Streamlines Visitor Management for Hosts Wish another person could manage all of your visitors? This new feature lets you do just that! The BreezN Delegates feature allows you to assign a delegate to manage all of the scheduling and check-in approvals for your visitors. Visitor management is critical for keeping an eye on who comes in and out of your office. However, it’s not always possible to have individual hosts schedule every meeting and accept or reject visitor check-ins. Schedules get busy for many of us, and being able to delegate the visitor management needs ..read more

BUILDING INTELLIGENCE INC. POSITIONED TO TRANSFORM THE BUILDING SECURITY INDUSTRY AFTER ACQUIRING VERISTREAM LLC Combining Veristream’s visitor management solutions with Building Intelligence’s product portfolio puts security teams everywhere one step ahead of physical threats. NEW YORK, NY – September 8, 2021 – Building Intelligence, providers of SV3®, the patented SafetyAct Certified technology for visitor, vehicle, and vendor management, has acquired Veristream, the global leader in visitor management. After receiving its latest investment of $4.6 million, Building Intelligence is ready t ..read more

Security plays a critical role in the success of any company. Over the years, security has come to encompass multiple elements — from digital security to workplace health. The need for workplace security rose quickly over the last year due to the pandemic.  Remove the high-touch areas For years, paper log books have been a blatant security risk for companies of all industries. The pandemic made many security professionals realize yet another evident threat from log books: spreading germs. While this may seem minor to some businesses, hospitals, nursing homes and other long-term healthcare ..read more

For decades, the traditional 9-to-5 grind was ingrained in everyday culture. Some companies, like tech startups and digitally driven agencies, embraced flexible scheduling, but for the most part, the standard commuting/office lifestyle remained untouched.  But last year, the global pandemic turned the standard work situation on its head. Conference rooms became Zoom calls, and sweatpants replaced slacks. After months of working from home during the pandemic, returning to the office can seem like a blessing for some and stressful for others. A rising solution for many companies is hybrid w ..read more

When it comes to visitor management, every company will have a system that’s unique to their needs, office hours, and staffing. But whether you’re a team of 100 or 10, there are consistent best practices that help streamline and improve your visitor experience:  Establish a consistent visitor policy.  Visitor policies might evolve to meet the needs of a growing company or (as in the case of 2020) to accommodate for global changes. However, policies should be consistent from day to day. A cohesive visitor policy makes it easier for front desk personnel to efficiently do their jobs whi ..read more

In an increasingly digital era, more companies look for ways to streamline costs, boost production, and free up their employees from mundane ‘housekeeping’ tasks. But what exactly is automation? How does it make a front desk experience easier? And is automation worth the effort of changing current systems and implementing new software?  What is automation in the office?  Office automation combines both hardware and software solutions that streamline how data moves within an organization. Systems that support automation simplify processes. For front desk systems, they largely automate ..read more

Branding encompasses a much wider range of materials than sales and marketing collateral. One of the most frequently missed opportunities for branding is the front desk experience. From the moment visitors get into an office, the front desk experience sets the tone for their time with a company. Consider your focal point. Put yourself in the shoes of your visitors. What do they see as soon as they open the doors to your office? If it’s your front desk, consider what the design and layout of the space tells your guests. Plants and greenery, for example, give a calming effect. Consider putting a ..read more

From a CRM to interoffice Zoom meetings to Slack channels, staying connected through technology is a growing priority for most businesses. With so many different pieces, keeping hardware and software properly integrated is a pillar to a company’s success. Tired of siloed technology slowing down your day? Here are a few reasons why integrating your tech stack is worth the time and effort:  What is a connected (or integrated) workplace? Connected workplaces are a network of integrated tools and systems that allow companies to work securely and productively. These workplaces are the result o ..read more

After spending months being as far away from others as possible, it can feel really odd to talk about how to reconnect with others, especially around returning to work. Some companies are gradually bringing back a few employees at a time. Other businesses want to lay out a large-scale strategy and procedures before anyone returns.  But what about workplace socializing? Here are a few suggestions to getting back to the same “water cooler chat” energy your offices had pre-pandemic:  Set the tone with the front desk.  The front desk experience has always been an important part of w ..read more

When it comes to security, physical security only covers a portion of keeping your workplace safe. Keeping information secure is critical to success. While data security can be bolstered with cloud-based storage, it’s not the only way to protect your company’s sensitive information. Non-disclosure agreements are a straightforward indication to visitors that what happens in their meeting stays in that meeting.  Here are a few reasons why you should consider including NDAs as part of your visitor management system: NDAs give peace of mind Not all companies need an NDA, but if your business ..read more