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In access management, a natural
place to begin is by introducing
digital technologies to gradually
replace mechanical lock-and-key
security. Beyond just improving
control, digital access serves as a
key enabler of many other benefits
that arise from the digitalisation
process.
A starting point for integrat-
ed building management
According to the IFSEC Global
eBook "Integrated Access Control
2022", "access control systems
are often viewed as the start-
ing point for a building to shift
from operating in siloes toward a
more functional, connected, and
`integrated' building management
system."
Industry analysts at Omdia
agree: "Access control equipment
continues to play a crucial role
in leading end users to consider a
transition to interconnected smart
building system architectures."
Managing access digitally
"By creating new connections,
breaking down siloes, and stream-
lining various manual processes,
digital access unlocks more of an
organisation's potential," explains
David Moser, SVP and Head of
Digital Access Solutions at Assa
Abloy Opening Solutions EMEIA.
"With many businesses today
exploring the benefits of digitalisa-
tion, it's essential to remember
that the building is the hub of
operations. It can be the starting
point of a business's digitalisation
journey."
Smarter staff workflows
Monitoring and controlling who
can access different areas at specific
times ensures that staff and visitors
move safely within the premises.
Intelligent digital access man-
agement enables this flexibility,
fostering smarter workflows for
employees.
Maximizing productivity
Switching from mechanical to dig-
ital access helps organisations of all
sizes collaborate more effectively
and maximize the productivity of
existing assets. Powerful, intuitive
digital management allows secu-
rity teams to respond faster and
implement enhancements, such as
multi-factor authentication, more
easily.
In complex environments
like large multi-residential
housing developments, digital
access streamlines operations and
enhances resident satisfaction. For
instance, mobile keys stored on
smartphones provide a seamless
experience for residents, enhancing
the provider's reputation.
The building's digital future
Digital access also helps organisa-
tions benefit from innovations
like energy-harvesting technology.
It provides a flexible platform
for integration with increasingly
powerful and customisable smart
building systems.
Data generated through digital
access management can inform
business decisions, delivering
tangible ROI. If employees adopt
hybrid work patterns, for example,
only attending the office part-
time, businesses can reduce rental
space and energy consumption.
At the World Trade Center
in Amsterdam, usage data from
an Assa Abloy digital smart key
system helps optimise door main-
tenance schedules, reducing the
solution's Total Cost of Ownership
(TCO).
Contributing to
sustainability
Durable digital devices require
minimal maintenance and help
businesses save energy and reduce
carbon emissions as part of an
overall sustainability strategy.
They can even contribute credits
toward green building certification
schemes. Efficient remote manage-
ment frees security staff from their
desks, while secure mobile keys
offer flexibility for building users
and managers across multiple sites.
"At Assa Abloy, we work with
customers worldwide to help
them fully leverage the benefits of
digitalising access. Our range of
compatible, scalable solutions and
decades of experience provide the
peace of mind that comes with
trusted security," states David
Moser.
"But digital access does more
than just enhance security. It helps
businesses tackle future challenges,
from sustainability and innovation
to implementing processes and
workflows that are both reliable
and convenient," he concludes.
Footnote:
To learn more about
the business benefits of digitalising
access, download a free Assa Abloy
guide at www.assaabloy.com/group/
emeia/campaigns/digitalwithconfi-
dence
Effective digitalisation can retool businesses for the
future, enabling people, processes, and premises to
adapt to a new generation of challenges with flex-
ibility and intelligence, according to David Moser,
SVP and Head of Digital Access Solutions at Assa
Abloy Opening Solutions EMEIA.
Digitalising the organisation
- start with the buildings
Efficient remote management frees security staff from their desks, while secure mobile
keys offer flexibility for building users and managers across multiple sites.
Special Feature: Access Control & Smart Buildings
Editor: Lennart Alexandrie
David Moser, SVP and Head of Digital
Access Solutions at Assa Abloy Opening
Solutions EMEIA.