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Access Control and Time Recording in the Cloud Interflex Managed Services

Some examples of access control and time recording in the cloud in comparison to an on-premise solution:

Large reduction in workload: Conserving resources and saving money.
Up-to-dateness: Regular version and release updates (security, features and usability) ensured by Interflex.
Proactive monitoring service: 24/7 security through special and automated monitoring and alarms in conjunction with provided reference systems.
Data security: Integrated data backup (15-minute interval).

Efficient, secure, flexible with the cloud

A dynamic working environment, volatile market conditions and high demands for security measures – there are many complex challenges for companies. Expert and technology resources in particular are critical for supporting efficient work processes and securing company values.

The requirements for time registration and access control systems are correspondingly high. Companies must respond flexibly to changing requirements and general conditions, and efficiently include them in HR systems. Digital and physical protective measures become increasingly important so that integrated access control plays a decisive role. However, comprehensive support of these systems requires valuable resources and specialized know-how. The resources in the IT department are especially in high demand. This often results in personnel and technical bottlenecks with a high administrative demand at the same time.

We understand the many different challenges you are facing and have the ideal solution for you: Modern applications for time management, personnel scheduling, access control, visitor management and the relocation of the application operations to the cloud. We offer you a scalable operating model with “Interflex Managed Services” that combines all the benefits of a state-of-the-art application with cloud-based services. Discover the benefits of our solution and profit from the reduction in workload and the security that Interflex will provide you.

Interflex Managed Services

Conserve resources, increase productivity and create freedom with a cloud-based operating model

Interflex Managed Services provides you with a multitude of benefits. You will relieve different areas in your company with the operating model, such as the HR and IT department, corporate security, facility management and the technical infrastructure. In addition, the scalable operating model offers you a selection of various services. This will allow you to conserve resources, increase your productivity and save costs. Our cloud-based solution provides you with a powerful and highly available application. For you, this means:

a first-class IT infrastructure and certified business processes,
high security standards,
and extensive support.

The cloud solution reliably protects your sensitive data and meets all requirements for compliance and data security. In addition, you can avoid high investment costs for license purchases and the IT infrastructure, by only paying for the services actually needed on a monthly basis. The overall solution Interflex Managed Services provides for investment security and allows for a quick response to changing market conditions.

And best of all: We take care of your cloud solution, allowing you to focus on what is essential. This will free up space for your main tasks and you will regain your most important resource: your time.

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Your benefits with Interflex Managed Services

Highest scalability, availability and performance – take advantage of benefits, create added value, experience more freedom

Interflex Managed Services has a modular design and is thus scalable with respect to service levels, user packages and functions. Two options are available for the service levels:

Level 1 includes the provision and operation of the application (SaaS),
Level 2 includes specialized administration by Interflex in addition to level 1
(configuration changes in the IF-6040 system software).

The modules can be customized to specific demands and depending on the selected service level, Interflex provides comprehensive support. The cloud solution dynamically adapts to your company’s demands, by allowing you to flexibly extend or reduce application capacities at any time. Profit from optimized performance and cost savings thanks to resource management. Also, when your business situation changes, you can activate or deactivate the required number of licenses yourself at short notice. The Interflex operations team effectively and optimally manages and dynamically adapts the necessary IT infrastructure in the background.

Have your applications and data monitored by our operations specialists around the clock to ensure a high level of availability, speed and reliability. Automated monitoring and alarm systems support the tasks of the operations experts.

Via the internet the application can be used from anywhere at any time. Bookings and inquiries are processed in real time. Constant monitoring and proactive optimizations provide for optimum performance of the system and applications. We minimize the system downtimes and thus maximize your productivity thanks to expertise and state-of-the-art technologies. You can trust in our reliable IT operation.

With the cloud solution you will profit from a high degree of availability of your application thanks to the redundant architecture. Your business-critical applications are reliably available at any time and operations run smoothly.

The security of your cloud solution is our top priority. We rely on a stable security infrastructure, an application with Security by Design and modern business processes to protect your sensitive data and applications.

Interflex Managed Services has modern security standards such as a certificate-based end-to-end encryption, thus enabling secure communication. Automatic backups and disaster recovery processes are also integrated.

Regular updates and upgrades allow you to profit from new functions, up-to-date security measures and continuous further development of usability – for an application that can be operated intuitively and that facilitates daily work. With 24/7 operations, we make sure that your IT application runs smoothly at any time and actually processes what you expect from the application. The latest technologies and a high degree of security ensure your company’s protection.

Due network zones separated by firewalls and a strict separation of our clients, we ensure that your data is protected as prescribed by GDPR. The data is stored in Germany in accordance with applicable laws and provisions. We place the highest value on meeting all compliance requirements to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and robustness of your data.

In addition, operations are certified in accordance with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 and based on the ITIL IT Service Management Framework (Information Technology Infrastructure Library). Additional certifications such as PCI-DSS or SOC2-type2 reports are available for the technical infrastructure.

Interflex Managed Services has been designed as a complete overall solution that combines best practices and the latest technologies.

Interflex assumes the operation of the cloud-based solution. Free capacities for main tasks and high-priority projects are created as a result of the reduction in workload in the areas of IT, HR and Corporate Security. Reduce routine tasks by moving tasks to experts.

Use the resources for strategic further developments and create the basis for answers to future challenges. By implementing the cloud solution you will also lower your expenses for the IT infrastructure since expensive hardware is no longer necessary.

Experiences system specialists are available for your questions on workdays from Monday through Friday. Your requirements are quickly and competently implemented so that your web-based solution is perfectly tailored to you. The technical operation is supported by and the responsibility of IT experts. Both teams, comprised of professional and technical experts, focus exclusively on all topics around the operation of your cloud solution.

Interflex Managed Services provides you with a solution that includes all relevant components:

The entire cloud infrastructure ranging from the data center and servers and auxiliary back-up infrastructure through to network security.
The application with the required user packages for time recording and time management, personnel scheduling, access control and visitor management.
The firmware service for peripheral hardware such as controllers and time recording terminals.

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Interflex Managed Services provides you with a comprehensive overall solution that covers all relevant components. The solution includes the entire cloud infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art data center, the servers, an additional backup infrastructure and network security. In addition, Interflex Managed Services includes the application with the required user packages for time recording and time management, personnel scheduling, access control and visitor management. The firmware service for the peripheral hardware such as controllers and time recording terminals is also included in the scope of services.

Consolidated overview of your benefits

Profit from scalability and flexibility: We meet your specific demands with our tailored and scalable solutions – thus increasing the efficiency and productivity of your processes.
Use your time effectively thanks to a reduction in the workload of different departments: We will take care of the professional operation of the application and the infrastructure, while you focus on main tasks and priorities.
Experience the highest level of availability of our Managed Services: Our experiences IT experts ensure that your application is available at any time and always up to date. We support your business continuity with a powerful system operation.
Benefit from a robust security infrastructure: Achieve a reliable system performance thanks to comprehensive services (maintenance, updates, backups, etc.) and support.
Profit from cost efficiency: By using Interflex Managed Services you avoid expensive investments in the IT infrastructure and conserve different resources.
You will receive the highest level of security, compliance and data protection: We ensure that your valuable data is protected by implementing strict security measures, using state-of-the-art encryption technologies and certified business processes. Our operating model complies with relevant data protection and privacy rules and regulatory requirements.
Enhance your competitive advantage: Experience future viability thanks to innovative services, technical scalability and flexible license management with transparent costs.

That’s why customers choose
Interflex Managed Services

„The cloud solution is optimal for us, because it is maintenance-free and secure. The work times are now very easy to follow for all participants.“

Wohnungsgenossenschaft Johannstadt eG

Frequently asked questions regarding cloud solutions

Many companies have concerns with respect to possible security breaches and data protection issues if they store data in the cloud. With Interflex Managed Services we ensure that your data is protected as prescribed by GDPR thanks to multi-level security zones and a strict separation of our clients. We protect your data with data encryption, access controls, updates and regular backups.

When sensitive information is stored in a cloud, you may get the impression that there are fewer control options as compared to conventional IT systems. Companies are dependent on cloud providers and have to trust that their data is kept secure and private. With the cloud solution from Interflex, the high level of data security play a central role. Encryption technologies, access controls and firewalls are used for the comprehensive protection.

In addition, contracts and service level agreements regulate clear agreements and requirements. The data centers are located in Germany, so that we and the operating company act in accordance with the relevant legal basis. Thanks to data integrity checks, regular backups and monitoring you can trust that your data is safe.

To choose the right cloud partner is of crucial importance because the possibility of technical issues and data loss can present a disturbing challenge. It is therefore important to have a trustworthy cloud provider on your side who is able to react quickly and effectively.

With Interflex Managed Services you benefit from our many years of expertise, a robust infrastructure and proactive monitoring services (permanent security via specific and automated monitoring and alarms in conjunction with provided reference systems). Fast response times and backup and restore functions in connection with communication that is transparent at any time in critical situations round off the portfolio.

Different groups of persons in your company profit from the benefits of Interflex Managed Services:

CEO:

Compliance
High level of data protection
More data transparency
Projectable and transparent costs
Long-term investment security

CIO:

Self-determined, easy and fast license management
End-to-end solution without system failures
Minimizing routine tasks
Space for strategic further development
Full control due to integrated system
Future viability due to scalability
Possible application as central identify management with single sign-on

HR Manager:

All data relevant to time can be retrieved transparently and directly
Reduced expenditure for personnel and payroll administration
Centralized base data maintenance
Application can be used from anywhere and at any time
High staff motivation thanks to direct inclusion into company processes via Employee Self-Service

Security Manager:

Solution according to “Zero Trust” principle
Data compliance
Security and robustness against data loss and unauthorized access

Facility Manager

Scalable access control system
Central, fast and flexible rights management
High level of security for persons and company values

Employees

High level of usability thanks to modern application
High level of commitment thanks to direct inclusion into company processes and information options via Employee Self-Service
Application for permission requests, time corrections and vacation requests that can be used from anywhere and at any time

For all companies that are looking for solutions for time management and access control in the cloud and thus want to reduce their expenditure and costs
For all customers who already use an electronic access control or time recording systems from Interflex and would like to benefit from an upgrade to the cloud

Do you have any questions? We are happy to help you!

+49 711 1322 – 0

interflex.info@allegion.com

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