NEW PRODUCTS & INNOVATIONS
Are you seeing any trends in
the UK market (i.e. Bluetooth,
biometrics, new applications etc)?
Overall, we’re observing the same trend
as in Europe. Consumers are looking for
security solutions that will offer peace
of mind, ease of access and flexibility of
use with reliable technology. At Master
Lock, we anticipated this trend a couple of
years ago and were one of the first security
brands to offer Bluetooth solutions to
our consumers. Unlike young start-up
companies, our products are backed by
90 years of security product experience.
We’re very glad to see that product
adoption is growing and we are always
looking at all types of technologies to
anticipate our consumer expectations for
tomorrow.
Since the release of our first Bluetooth
product in 2016, we are excited to now
be offering not just a product but also an
access and security solution for businesses
and trades people. Vault Enterprise uses
state-of-the-art Bluetooth technology to
solve access management issues across
businesses.
Who is the key target market/
Universal business applications?
What are the main features
and benefits of the Vault
Enterprise platform? (Up-
selling point of view)
The main benefits of the Vault
Enterprise platform are that it encourages
improved efficiency and security by
managing access to multiple locks with
many users within a business of any
size. It is smart and simple to use and
has been designed with Master Lock’s
legendary almost 100-year lock and
security heritage. Whether you need to
share permanent or temporary access,
administrators can manage access to users
based on time, date or group. In addition,
it is extremely convenient to operate, as
users simply download an app on their
smartphone to access the smart Bluetooth
locks and lock boxes. Without physical
keys that can be lost or copied, businesses
gain peace of mind knowing their assets
are secured whilst also being a highly
practical alternative.
How will the product
benefit businesses?
The Vault Enterprise platform
revolutionises business security
management as we know it. It will not
only simplify access management but
solve the age-old problem of physical
keys. For larger businesses, going keyless
can save a considerable amount of
money as it eliminates the need to get
replacement keys cut. In addition to this,
Vault Enterprise increases accountability
as platform administrators can easily
monitor new starters and leavers, track
the access logs and adding another layer
of security, tradespeople can find out who
has had access and when.
They key target market for Master
Lock are builders, tradespeople,
factory workers, homeowners, carers,
hospitality businesses, real estate
agencies and administrations. Master
Lock is recognised around the world
as the authentic, enduring name in
padlocks and security products. Since
our founding in 1921, we have worked
hard to earn and maintain the trust
of our customers by delivering on our
promise of strength and quality and
by continually setting new standards
for lock design, application and
performance. As the largest global
manufacturer and marketer of padlocks,
we continue to build on our founder’s
passion for innovation, quality, and
compelling value into our expanding
lines of security solutions.
What installation advice
can you give for the Vault
Enterprise platform?
We would recommend that businesses
provide a staff training session when
Vault Enterprise is introduced to make
sure everyone knows how to make best
use of the platform. It is also important
to educate staff on the benefits of its use
to the business and how it seeks to make
day-to-day life smart, simple and secure.
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