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companies have clients that require higher levels of privacy, so controlling access to specific rooms is one way they accomplish it. While surveillance cameras equipped with QR Code read- ers can be used to scan visitors’ QR Codes, many offices like the aesthetic of a video intercom because it can be flush-mounted. They may not be using all of the intercom’s features right off the bat, but these offices are looking towards the future. For example, the intercom’s buttons can be programmed to call a front desk for help in the event a worker gets locked out. In one scenario in which a co-working office has very long hallways where most visitors aren’t supposed to go, a motion analytic on the video intercom’s camera alerts a guard, who then communicates through the intercom to ask the worker if they are lost and helps redirect them away from prohibited areas. Network speakers also could be utilized to announce messages or speak to workers remotely. Some video intercoms feature a screen that can be used for displaying the status of the room. For example, it may show a conference room’s line-up of meetings and list of occupants. This could prevent others from knocking on the door and disrupting a meeting. And because the video intercom is a communication device, a person in the room can trigger a call to a person outside the room without opening the door. This offers a unique solution that may be just what an office or campus needs. REPORTING & USE OF VISITOR DATA Visitor management software allows for reports that indicate who is present on a campus, who is hosting them, and which areas they’re visiting. The most intense reporting capabilities are avail- able through integration with access control as part of a feature called mustering, which can provide very detailed information about room usage. Co-working companies have an elevated use for this information in order to make the most efficient use of their space. Detailed reporting also helps active campuses manage their occupancy in order to comply with fire codes. And these reports can help campuses account for all individuals in the event of an emergency such as an evacuation. An effective visitor management solution offers multiple ad- vantages to campuses, ranging from compliance to security and safety. Understanding that different technologies can be integrated for this function means the possibilities are limitless for meeting unique campus needs. COVER STORY π METRO OFFICE COLLECTION ORDER BY 6 PM FOR SAME DAY SHIPPING COMPLETE CATALOG 1-800-295-5510 uline.com DIVIDERS CABINETS Untitled-4 1 8/1/23 2:30 PM 17