Unifying ICT access control with KONE elevator management

Integrated Control Technology (ICT), a major provider of intelligent access control, intrusion detection, building automation and security solutions, and KONE, a pioneer in innovative people flow solutions, are proud to announce the integration of ICT’s Protege GX system with KONE Office Flow. 

This powerful partnership delivers a unified elevator and access control platform that enhances operational efficiency, reduces administrative workload, and elevates security in commercial buildings.

The synchronisation of Protege GX with KONE Office Flow ensures user records are seamlessly integrated across both systems, creating a centralised and automated approach to building management.

Key features

Access details such as elevator cars, floors, and control panels are populated within the Protege GX interface, enabling precise programming of access levels, schedules, expiration dates, and credentials.

Key features of the KONE system, like destination control and direct elevator call, are also supported, providing innovative solutions to improve the flow of people in high-traffic environments.

Key benefits of the integration include: 

• Streamlined operations: Centralises access control by synchronising user records and data between Protege GX and KONE Office Flow, eliminating the need to manage separate systems. 
• Reduced workload for staff: Simplifies administrative tasks by removing redundancies, saving valuable time for building staff and minimising the risk of errors. 
• Enhanced security: Provides a single point of control for doors, turnstiles, and elevators, while offering synchronised access event tracking to ensure comprehensive oversight. 
• Improved user experience: A seamless, single-credential solution for accessing both doors and elevators, delivering unmatched convenience for end users. 
• Destination control: Groups passengers heading to the same floors into the same elevator, minimising travel time and lobby congestion. 
• Direct elevator call: Automatically calls an elevator to a user’s assigned floor, simplifying access and saving time.

Advanced elevator management

This integration addresses key challenges faced by commercial buildings, such as managing high traffic, ensuring robust security, and enhancing tenant satisfaction.

The synchronised system not only reduces operational complexity for managers but also enables efficient people flow during peak hours with advanced elevator management features. 

Sarah Thompson, Chief Product Officer at ICT, shared, “This collaboration with KONE is an exciting step forward in intelligent building management. By integrating Protege GX with KONE Office Flow, we’re delivering a solution that combines streamlined operations, heightened security, and a superior user experience. It’s the future of smarter, safer, and more connected buildings.”