By digitalising access, organisations of every size and type are able to streamline workloads, collaborate better and maximize the productivity of all their existing assets. And according to Assa Abloy, digital access provides a concrete ROI that a business can turn into a competitive advantage.

“By leaning on the expertise and experience of Assa Abloy, they can digitalise with confidence,” continues Murtaza Husaini.

Everyday benefits of digitalising access

In a world of emerging and evolving threats, physical security should never be taken for granted. Building users and managers need the reassurance of secure access to work productively. As security converges, moving beyond traditional physical and cyber ‘siloes’, the right digital access solution enables building management teams to define and audit exactly who goes where, and when.

To digitalise effectively, robust, reliable hardware and secure software can minimize maintenance needs. Identifying relevant, forward-looking third-party certifications, including for green building schemes, whether for digital locks, electronic door closing solutions or for access provision compliance at sensitive locations, are also key to specification decision-making.

Choosing a digital solution manufacturer with a track record of innovation gives organisations confidence that their solution will always prepare them for what’s ahead – not just “the now”. Genuinely future-proofed solutions embrace digital openness and customisability.

Convenience a driving factor

According to Assa Abloy one of its most recent Wireless Access Control Reports found convenience to be the biggest factor driving the switch to mobile and digital access. When employees, contractors and visitors come-and-go with ease, building operations are streamlined.

Of course, a sustainability ethos must also be embedded within any future-proof digital solution. Incorporating sustainability into an access strategy also directly benefits the bottom line. Both the organisation and the environment gain when power consumption is reduced by using digital innovations such as energy-harvesting technology, for example.