# Mobile Credential Growth Is Fueling Demand for Handheld Access Control Solutions

By Software And Technology · Published 2025-04-01 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Professional AV on MarketScale
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> Organizations are ditching stationary security systems for portable alternatives that meet modern workplace mobility demands

## Key points

- Mobile credential adoption is accelerating the transition away from fixed access control readers toward handheld alternatives.
- Handheld access control solutions offer organizations greater flexibility for dynamic, mobile, and temporary security needs.
- The trend reflects a convergence of physical security and modern workplace mobility requirements.

Block Field

Access control systems are rapidly evolving beyond fixed infrastructure. With remote work, pop-up events, and campus mobility on the rise, organizations are increasingly seeking portable solutions like handheld access control that still deliver enterprise-level security. Notably, nearly a third ([32%](https://www.rfideas.com/about-us/blog/mobile-access-control-guide)) of organizations now use mobile credentials to secure access to physical and digital assets, reflecting a significant shift towards mobile-based access control solutions.

> Nearly a third of organizations now use mobile credentials to secure access to physical and digital assets, reflecting a significant shift towards mobile-based access control solutions.

So what does the future of access control look like when the badge reader can fit in your pocket and work anywhere on the planet?

On this episode of [*AMAG Asks*](https://marketscale.com/shows/amag/), host [Kyle Gordon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-gordon-a22a9122/) sits down with [**David Carta**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcarta), CEO of [**Telaeris**](https://telaeris.com/), to explore the rise of handheld access control, how [mobile credentials are changing expectations](https://marketscale.com/industries/software-and-technology/amag-asks-experts-access-control-credentials-with-robert-lydic-president-at-wavelynx/), and what it means to build interoperable, secure systems in a web-enabled world.

In this episode:

-  The origin story of Telaeris and how RFID expertise evolved into a robust mobile access control platform 
-  Real-world use cases beyond mustering, including credential-based access to events, food, and resources 
-  The growing influence of [mobile credentials](https://www.lenels2.com/en/security-solutions/mobile-credentials/), especially in universities, and how it's shaping enterprise security expectations. 

### About the Guest

**David Carta** is a seasoned technology leader and CEO of **Telaeris**, Inc., with over 20 years of expertise in RFID, smartcard systems, and handheld access control solutions. He has led deployments for both commercial and government clients, including secure ID systems, biometric access gates, and the integration of smartcard technology into U.S. passports. Prior to founding Telaeris, he played a key role at **Cubic Corporation** in the design and security analysis of large-scale transit and ID systems.

Tags: David Carta, Handheld Badge Readers, Kyle Gordon, Mobile access control, mobile credentials, RFID Badge Verification

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