Utilising the cloud in evolving access control systems in 2018

In 2017, SALTO Systems led the market with increased emphasis on two growing sectors within access control: Mobile technology and cloud solutions.

Strengthening market positions

Mobile access control applications are now a must across all security verticals. The hospitality sector, for example, is quickly seeing smartphones replacing room keys and check-in lines with mobile apps like SALTO’s JustIN Mobile. This technology replaces the need for an access card by securely sending a mobile key OTA from access control management software, to an iOS or Android device. This is an operations time and money saver.

SALTO – an innovator in cloud-based access control – strengthened its position in 2017 by acquiring the remaining shares of Clay Solutions, a leading provider of cloud technology for smartlocks. Together, SALTO and Clay developed the technology that SALTO uses in its SALTO KS Keys as a Service cloud-based access control. There are several reasons why the market is moving to the cloud: easier maintenance, scalability, reliability, reduced cost and the ability to use anywhere via the internet. It’s necessary to deploy wireless, technologically-advanced solutions to make cost-effective access control

Encouraging investment in access control

Continued investment in mobile access and cloud technology in 2018 is essential to meet the access control needs of the booming multi-family housing and shared office-space markets. Managing access control for end users and residents in these verticals is challenging. Use of mechanical keys in these environments is too expensive and time consuming; it’s necessary to deploy wireless, technologically-advanced solutions.

SALTO has recently experienced tremendous growth in the U.S. and we’re expecting more success in 2018. We’ve added several seasoned executives to the sales team and will continue to do so. We’ve also opened our first two XSperience Centers – in New York City and in Atlanta – that showcase our extensive line of products, and serve to conduct dealer and end-user training.

The SALTO team looks forward to increasing focus on residential, multi-family and shared office-spaces, as we know that our wireless electronic lock solutions are well-suited for these growing verticals. In 2018, there will be a continued migration to electronic access control: The winners will offer a reliable product with innovative technology, full support, well-established relationships and a national presence.