COMMERCIAL SAFETY & SECURITY
Beyond the New Normal
A glimpse into the future of access control
Codelocks Experts
The events of the last year have taught us many things – not least , to expect the unexpected . But businesses still need to make forward looking decisions – and that means trying to predict the future . With the access control market set to be worth $ 12.1 billion by 2024 , Codelocks experts share their thoughts on what trends and technologies will shape the future of the access control market .
Colin Campbell
The Return of the Hospitality Sector
Colin Campbell , Managing Director
The hospitality sector has been hit extremely hard by the pandemic . In particular , the successive relaxation and then tightening of the social distancing rules has made it difficult for businesses to adapt . But I do believe the sector will bounce back , with people keen to get back to a level of normality . Many holiday rentals and hotels , both in the UK and abroad are already booked up for the 2021 season and beyond – even while the future is uncertain .
In terms of access control , the industry is moving at an incredible rate . We launched our Smart Locks four years ago and we are working on the next generation of upgrades . It is something that is moving at such a pace it ’ s a challenge to stay on top of , you can quite quickly fall behind , so continual development is vital . Our position in the market has been changing dramatically and we are evolving to meet customer needs . Keyless access solutions , and smart locks in particular are already ideally suited to short-term rental properties and holiday cottages , as they enable the owners to securely provide access to guests without having to actually physically meet them .
And of course , we have now added a special coating Clean by Codelocks , which can be applied to any of our products . Using nano-technology , the clear , permanent coating combats SARS- CoV-2 coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) and can reduce bacterial growth by 99.96 %*, providing an additional measure of protection over sanitisation . Access control solutions we provide can help organisations get back up and running after lockdown . Whether you want to hire a recording studio or rent an apartment , have somewhere secure for deliveries to be held or install a self-service cycle storage facility for your staff , Codelocks NetCode technology can help reduce the need for physical contact , ease pressure on staff and improve customer experience . The rapid move to digital is driving demand for time-sensitive codes generated via our online Codelocks Connect portal or API – making access easy for our clients and their customers .
Jo Milne-Rowe
Secure Frictionless Access Control
Jo Milne-Rowe , National Sales Manager , UK and Middle East
The pandemic has shaken up the way we do things . People are now much more aware of how technology can transform our lives , and how quickly . I predict that when we begin to return to offices , sports arenas , hotels and other shared spaces , people will expect a new kind of experience . And that experience will start with frictionless access control . Frictionless access control is about how people experience entering and inhabiting a space . A frictionless experience often starts even before people enter the building . It ’ s important that businesses recognise how people are living today , as well as what products they currently have and how these may or may not fit in the future .
It is not just about door locks anymore , especially not for Codelocks . Lots of multi-occupancy offices use hot desks , so businesses need a way to help employees to lock up their personal belongings when they go for lunch etc . Particularly in towns and cities where parking restrictions and low emission zones are active , people need bicycle storage solutions where they can use an app to store their bike for the day . And it needs to be hassle free , offering little or no resistance to the task in hand , while simultaneously delivering the required level of security .
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NOV / DEC 2021
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