Coworks and Sentry Interactive simplify and strengthen door access

At Coworks, we’re always looking for ways to make running a coworking space or flex office easier and more efficient. 

That’s why we’ve partnered with Sentry Interactive, a company that’s streamlining access control with PDK and Doordeck, readerless NFC mobile credential technology. Together, we’ve built solutions that streamline how operators manage member and guest access, without requiring expensive hardware upgrades or extra headaches.

With technology now embedded in the Coworks platform, coworking spaces can offer mobile access credentials that members and guests can use right from their phones. It’s secure, simple, and works seamlessly with existing access control systems.

Here’s what’s in it for coworking and flex office operators:

• Add mobile credentials without upgrading hardware: No need to replace your current access readers or systems. Sentry’s software works with what you already have.
• Seamless integration: Manage door access, room bookings, payments, and more in one centralized platform—the Coworks app.
• Better member experience: Members can unlock doors using their phones via NFC, widgets, or QR codes. It’s fast and easy.
• Enhanced security: Permissions stay updated as your members and guests change, thanks to mobile OS updates.
• Sustainability: Skip the e-waste by extending the life of your current hardware.
• Time-limited guest passes: Offer digital guest passes for secure, short-term access.
• Data insights: Get detailed reports on door usage and building occupancy right in the Coworks app.

“Our mission is to eliminate unnecessary reader e-waste and give legacy hardware new life,” says Marwan Kathayer, Head of Product at Sentry Interactive. “Partnering with Coworks allows us to deliver an integrated, cyber-secure mobile access solution tailored for coworking and flex spaces.”

Why this matters

Flex spaces and coworking communities rely on smooth operations to keep members happy. But upgrading physical access control systems can be expensive and disruptive. And adding and removing member access can be cumbersome and time consuming. That’s why this partnership is such a game-changer.

“By integrating mobile credential technology into the Coworks platform, we’re enabling our customers to offer secure, seamless mobile access without requiring costly upgrades to their physical access control systems,” says DeShawn Brown, CEO of Coworks. “This integration with PDK and Sentry Interactive aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver value and innovation. It’s another way we’re making coworking spaces easier to manage and more member-focused.”

A future-proof solution

This collaboration is about making coworking spaces smarter, safer, and more sustainable. Using mobile phones as NFC readers instead of installing new hardware not only simplifies operations but also keeps your systems future-ready.

Coworks and Sentry Interactive are delivering a complete, all-in-one solution to help you manage your workspace, secure your building, and provide a better experience for everyone who walks through your doors.

It’s access control — reimagined for coworking.