Provider of cloud-based access control security, Genea, has partnered with HID to launch mobile credentials in Google Wallet at global commerce company, Shopify.

According to Genea, Shopify will give its employees the ability to store digital access credentials on their Android phones in Google Wallet.

From an advanced dashboard in Genea Security, administrators can quickly and efficiently distribute credentials to employees’ smartphones.

Once received, these users can access buildings, offices and more without worrying about a physical key card.

“We’re a digital-first company with a global remote team, but we gather in person several times a year to connect and tackle tough problems,” said Chris Lafrance, Physical Security Lead at Shopify.

“Simplifying access controls during these moments streamlines the experience for our employees and enhances efficient, secure management.” 

Advancing mobile credentials

“Genea and Shopify have been leading the way when it comes to how employees interact with the modern workplace,” said Mike Maxsenti, General Manager, Security at Genea.

“Over the past four years, Shopify has gone from using an on-prem access control system with physical keys to a 100% cloud-based platform and 100% mobile credentials.

“However, it was missing one critical component: Google Wallet.

“The launch of HID’s mobile credentials in Google Wallet unlocks the mobile experience for Shopify employees with instant transaction speed and 100% transaction reliability equal to or better than a physical keycard.

“We’re so excited to have partnered with Shopify on pioneering this new reality and can’t wait to share it with the rest of the world.”