which leverages encrypted communication to deliver digital keys to guest devices . The same secure communication channels are again used when a guest presents their device to the appropriate door lock reader , ensuring that digital key information cannot be stolen by unauthorized users ,” Aznar said .
Assa Abloy uses cloud-based access management Vostio Access Management , which ensures
ADOPTION RATES OF DIGITAL KEY TECH SKYROCKETED FURTHER DURING THE PANDEMIC AND PROPERTIES IMPLEMENTED IT AS PART OF THEIR ENHANCED HYGIENE INITIATIVES .
– NICHOLAS AZNAR
continuous high-level security and bypasses the need for onsite servers . As fully software-based solutions that , exist in the cloud , it can continue to receive automatic and regular updates , which protect against new vulnerabilities . This eliminates the need to replace hardware and onsite visits by a provider ’ s technicians , saving hoteliers both revenue and time while avoiding any interruption to operations .
“ With our product , hoteliers can avoid the expense of purchasing and maintaining onsite servers .
Automatic system updates also mean that hotels can continuously remain aligned with the latest security standards at no additional cost ,” Aznar added .
UTILIZING BLUETOOTH NETWORKS While mobile keys enable guests to skip the front desk with express check-in , contactless door unlocking offers a simple way to enhance safety and security of hotel environment .
Onity ’ s DirectKey technology uses a Bluetooth mesh network that detects movement of anonymized mobile devices in their facility with a wide range . A Bluetooth mesh network allows the monitoring of movement of people and assets , discerns traffic patterns and occupant density and remotely monitoring of installed devices for penetrative maintenance .
“ Hotels are extending mobile keys into a fully connected guest experience where contactless goes beyond just check-in and unlocking with mobile access ,” said Supra
HOTELS ARE EXTENDING MOBILE KEYS INTO A FULLY CONNECTED GUEST EXPERIENCE WHERE CONTACTLESS GOES BEYOND JUST CHECK-IN AND UNLOCKING WITH MOBILE ACCESS .
– FAYYAD SBAIHAT
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