DIGITAL & PROGRAMMABLE LOCKS
Abloy launches
mobile digital key and
extremely weatherproof
Bluetooth padlock
» ANNOUNCED TODAY, THE NEW
ABLOY® BEAT locking solution
includes a novel digital key, a
mobile app and an IP68-rated,
weatherproof Bluetooth padlock.
The future-proof solution is
designed to boost operational
efficiency while securing critical
infrastructure, commercial
institutions and industry sites.
ABLOY BEAT is managed with the
visual ABLOY® OS user interface.
Finland-based security and
locking solutions provider Abloy Oy
today unveiled its newest innovation
in digital keys, the ABLOY BEAT.
The new keyless solution combines
three main components: a digital
key, a mobile application and a
heavy-duty, Bluetooth padlock. All is
managed with the visual ABLOY OS
user interface.
Among businesses worldwide,
there is a growing need for the
convenience and accessibility
of highly secure keyless access
solutions – either as an addition
to existing workflows or as a
standalone solution. Especially in
remote areas or situations where
carrying a physical key can bring
the possibility of corruption or even
danger for the holder, a mobile
solution is also in demand.
“BEAT is part of the ongoing
‘keyvolution’, heralding a new era
of effortless connectivity, without
a physical key. Yet there are no
keyless locks. The key has just taken
on some new forms. Leveraging
on our heritage and expertise in
high-level security, we have built a
new digital key. It is encrypted with
the most advanced Seos® credential
technology, developed by HID
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Global. Used with your mobile
device, the digital key provides
best-in-class security and privacy
protection,” said Jorma Issakainen,
Vice President, ABLOY Critical
Infrastructure.
Combining a digital
key with a heavy-duty
Bluetooth padlock
BEAT is designed especially for
professional physical protection of
critical infrastructure, businesses
and industry sites. While securing
property, it also offers customers
improved operational efficiency,
reducing both logistics and costs. It
also saves on fuel emissions, making
it a sustainable option. The solution
is intended to be used in sectors
like telecom and data centers,
transportation and logistics, utilities
(water, electricity, gas) and mining.
The digital BEAT key connects to
the physical heavy-duty, Bluetooth
padlock, designed to perform in
harsh environments and remote
areas. The padlock has an IP68
protection rating, a case-hardened
steel body and LED indications
for lock status. It complements the
current ABLOY® SUPER WEATHER
PROOF range of padlocks.
Future-ready to meet
changing security needs
BEAT can be integrated with
existing security workflow
solutions in use, but it can also
be implemented as a standalone
locking solution with ABLOY OS.
ABLOY OS enables managing keys,
locks, and access rights on-the-go
and remotely from a single, easy-to-
use and highly visual interface.
BEAT is the latest addition
to Abloy’s comprehensive and
evolving digital portfolio of future-
ready security and access control
solutions. The news announced
today is the first phase of the BEAT
solution, and the company plans to
unveil new features in the future.
With today’s launch the ABLOY
digital portfolio now includes both
keyless (BEAT), electromechanical
(PROTEC2 CLIQ) and mechanical
(ABLOY® PROTEC2) options. All
options, including the mechanical
PROTEC2, can in the near future
be managed with the same
ABLOY OS interface. ABLOY
Competence Centers, sales units
and distributors on six continents
provide customers with technical
expertise, professional service and
support.
Starting from today, ABLOY BEAT
will be made available globally
in stages. It will be showcased on
international trade shows such as
Expo Seguridad (Mexico) in April,
ISC Brasil (Brazil) in June, ISC West
(USA) in July, as well as IFSEC
International (UK) and GSX (USA)
in September. Samples will also be
available for examination at ABLOY
distribution offices.
Follow ABLOY social media
channels and Abloy.com for
the latest information about
upcoming events and market
areas for ABLOY BEAT
MAR/APR 2020
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