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SALTO offers an access solution and door handles options that blends seamlessly into your hotel’s interior design.

SALTO specializes in providing you hospitality solutions with the perfect finish. Functional and stylish, SALTO access solutions help ensure your overall design style is upheld down to the smaller details, enhancing the guest experience.

Your hotel is special. It has a unique character, personality, and ambiance that guests will respond to positively. SALTO is the perfect finishing touch to this, providing you with an aesthetic catered specifically to your needs.

We understand the importance of access solutions. SALTO's refined design and craftsmanship is meant to be integrated seamlessly into any space. It offers a variety of options to fine-tune the mood for your hotel's interior design.

The SALTO products and accessories are designed to complement the brand, style, and expression of your hotel. We make them with you in mind, because that’s what matters. SALTO design handles and finishes are integrated with our access control solutions to combine style with reliable security and flexibility.

Partners, interior designers and architects can choose from an extensive range of finishes, door handles and door lock accesories from world-leading designers to complement your property’s image and door type.

Choose the reader finish & handle designs that best fits your hotel style

Stylish design is part of SALTO’s DNA, so when it comes to selecting handles for your doors we believe you should be able to choose from the very best available.

When it comes to integrating smart and seamless access solutions into key areas of the hotel including room interior design, corridors, and business areas, you can trust SALTO to deliver your perfect fit. 

Visualize your next project

The SALTO MyLock configurator lets specifiers, architects, partners, and end users design and choose locks and products to see how they will look on different door types and styles.

With the SALTO MyLock online configuration tool, you can select an electronic lock model and door type and customise your selection with a range of colours, finishes, and handle options.

Modern Hotel interior design - Oakwood Premier Hotel

The Oakwood Premier in Melbourne offers luxury accommodation for corporate travellers - a sophisticated place to stay, work and entertain. Guests can choose a room or serviced apartment, and use the co-working space, boardrooms, bars, lounges, 40th floor fine dining restaurant, and Technogym. The Oakwood Premier wants to be the preferred destination for business travellers looking for luxury and service.

Tell us your style and project, and SALTO will match you with the right designer handle and door hardware to create a design that fits your personality. Follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram for the latest updates.

In today's world, access control is an essential part of any building's operations and security system. Smart access solutions have also evolved with the increasing need for smart buildings and the rise of cloud-based technology. However, choosing the right access control solution can be challenging, as there are many factors to consider, including cost, use case, installation size, technology, integrations, and security. 

Building operators can choose from two primary access control solutions: cloud-based access control and on-premise access control. In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between the two and highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each. 
 

Cloud-based access control solutions 

Cloud-based access control solutions (ACaaS - Access Control as a Service ) store the software and all the data in the cloud. The cloud-based system allows administrators to manage and control access to their facilities, devices, and data from anywhere with an internet connection. These solutions are becoming more popular because they offer flexibility, scalability, future-proof integration capabilities, and cost savings.

Cloud-based access control solutions are hosted on remote cloud servers. This means that system operators can manage their installation from anywhere with an internet connection – and with no need for any physical infrastructure. These solutions typically involve the use of software as a service (SaaS) platforms to ensure that they are secure and up to date, which offer a range of benefits to organisations, including:

• Scalability: Cloud-based access control solutions are highly scalable, which means that buildings can easily add or remove users, locations, or other resources as needed. 
• Flexibility: One of the significant advantages of cloud-based access control is that the cloud service provider is responsible for maintaining the infrastructure. This means that organisations do not have to worry about maintaining the hardware or software required to run the access control system, increasing flexibility and system capabilities.
• Cost-effectiveness: Cloud-based access control solutions often require lower upfront costs than on-premise solutions, as they do not require organisations to purchase and maintain expensive hardware, physical infrastructure and software. 
• Integration capabilities: With cloud-based access control solutions, organisations can easily integrate their access control systems with other cloud-based services, such as video surveillance, intercom, visitor management, PMS, or intrusion detection systems. 
• Ease of use: Cloud-based access control solutions are typically designed with user-friendliness in mind, which means that they are easy to set up, configure, and use.
   

On-premise access control solutions 

On-premise access control is an access control solution where the access control infrastructure is installed and managed on-site by the organisation, with an IT Infrastructure hosted on-site. The solution consists of hardware and software installed on the organisation's servers and is accessed through a local network. 

One of the significant advantages of on-premise access control is that organisations have complete control over the solution – including the security of the infrastructure. This means that organisations can customise the solution to meet their specific security requirements. On-premise access control solutions offer many other benefits, including:

• Enhanced security: These access control solutions offer enhanced security as all access control data is stored within the organisation's own network and infrastructure, which means that there are fewer points of vulnerability. 
• Performance: On-premise access control is not dependent on an internet connection. This makes the solution more reliable and less susceptible to outages caused by internet connectivity issues.
• Control: With on-premise access control solutions, organisations have greater control over their access control systems – they can customise these systems to meet their specific security requirements. 
• Customisation: On-premise access control solutions can be customised to meet the specific needs of organisations, which means that they can be tailored to meet the unique requirements of different industries or organisations. 
• Compatibility: On-premise access control solutions are often designed to be compatible with a range of other security systems and hardware, which means that organisations can integrate them with other building management systems technologies.
   

Cloud-based vs. on-premise access control: Which is right for your organisation?

When choosing between cloud-based and on-premise access control solutions, there are several factors to consider. These include the size of the organisation, the number of locations, the industry application, the security requirements, and the integration capabilities. 

For small organisations with limited IT resources or an organisation with multiple locations, a cloud-based access control solution may be the most practical option. This is because cloud-based solutions require minimal hardware and software maintenance, reducing the burden on the organisation's IT staff. 

For larger organisations with more complex security requirements, an on-premise access control solution may be the better choice. On-premise solutions offer not only more customisation options but greater control over the entire security infrastructure.
 

SALTO’s innovative smart access solutions

SALTO offers smart access control solutions for businesses and organisations. We provide three main smart access control platforms: SALTO Space on-premise, as well as SALTO KS and Homelok cloud-based solutions.

SALTO Space:  A standalone, virtually networked, wired, and wireless online smart access control data-on-card platform.

SALTO Space is a fully-integrated, stand-alone, wire-free, smart-locking platform and web-based software management tool, with an on-premise system that brings seamless access to every door in any building in an efficient, safe, and secure way. It is a flexible and scalable access control solution that can be customised to meet the specific needs of each customer. It provides a high level of security, ease of use, and control over access to buildings and rooms.  

SALTO Space on-premise is ideal for organisations that require advanced access control functionality but prefer to manage the system on their own hosted servers. SALTO Space combines the reliability, security, and scalability of an on-premise access control solution, with the flexibility and availability of stand-alone, SVN-powered, and networked smart electronic lock technology.

SALTO KS: Scalable and flexible cloud-based smart access control solution, with best-in-class real-time capabilities.

SALTO KS (KaaS: Keys as a Service) is a scalable cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) solution, built to fit anything from small and midsize businesses to large enterprises and multi-site organisations. It is designed to be user-friendly and easy to manage, with a simple web interface that allows administrators to manage access – from anywhere, at any time. 

SALTO KS is ideal for businesses that want a turnkey access control solution that can be easily scaled up or connected to a third-party system. SALTO KS smart access solution offers multiple ways of opening doors, including digital keys. It supports a wide range of smart, keyless access methods to improve user experience and the security of any type of building or door. It also delivers advanced security features on a fully remote and wireless cloud-based smart access management platform.

SALTO Homelok: All-in-one cloud-based smart access solution for residential living.

SALTO Homelok is a smart access solution that offers managers and owners a convenient and secure way to control access, improving security across all types of residential properties. A comprehensive and cloud-based smart access control solution, it includes both hardware and advanced software technology for the residential, multi-family, and smart-living industries. 

Homelok provides a smart, modern, easy-to-install and maintain electronic locking solution without the cost and complexity of traditional mechanical access control methods, including Apple Wallet. It is designed to secure every part of any type of residential property – from apartment unit doors to perimeter access points and common areas.

Make the best selection

Choosing between cloud-based and on-premise access control solutions can be a difficult decision, as both types of solutions offer their own unique benefits. Ultimately, the best solution for your organisation, property, or building type will depend on a range of factors, including your security requirements, use case, keyless entry method, and IT infrastructure. 

However, by considering the benefits of each type of solution, you can make an informed decision that will help you protect your facility's critical assets. With the right access control solution, you can bring smart building management into a new era of capabilities, including keyless entry, remote opening, and flexible access scenarios; users, staff, visitor, and resident access management, and more efficient building security and operations management.
 

Looking to learn more? Click here to discover more about SALTO’s smart locking solutions for smart building management, and follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram for the latest updates.

The SALTO smart locker system offers numerous benefits for managing lockers and cabinets, from enhanced security and efficiency to increased data tracking and integration.

How does a smart locker work?

Keyless access to lockers and cabinets is a rapidly expanding trend championing convenience, security, and efficiency. Our SALTO smart locker system uses electronic lock technology to allow you to lock and unlock your locker with a smart key card or smartphone. Smart locks can also be used on cabinets and parcel delivery applications, making them more secure and smarter than ever before.

Our SALTO smart locker system offers numerous benefits for managing lockers and cabinets, from enhanced security and efficiency to increased data tracking and integration options. Our electronic locker management products set new standards in security, manageability, flexibility, and design that modernise virtually any locker type. SALTO is home to a range of smart access management platforms. These include SALTO Space on-premise networked infrastructure, SALTO KS cloud-based access control platform, and GANTNER eLoxx smart locker management platforms.

With the SALTO and GANTNER smart locker system, you can create a customised experience that meets your organisation's specific needs. The system allows you to manage users, access rights, and inventory easily. Plus, it provides real-time data tracking on locker use, so you can see how many times a locker has been opened and by whom.

When it comes to managing lockers and cabinets, the SALTO smart locker system is a perfect choice — here's why.

Advantages of Salto smart lockers:

1. Enhanced security: SALTO smart locks can be securely opened by RFID, PIN code, or via a mobile device. This ensures that only authorised individuals can access the lockers or cabinets.
    
2. Easy, time-saving and convenient: With the SALTO smart locker system, users and members can quickly and easily access their assigned locker or cabinet without the need for physical keys or combinations. Users simply use their smart RFID key cards, a PIN code, or smartphone to gain access – much more convenient than traditional mechanical systems.
    
3. Increased efficiency: Eliminate wait times in crowded areas by enabling multiple users to access their assigned locker or cabinet simultaneously. SALTO and GANTNER smart locks are perfect for high-traffic areas such as universities and large workplaces.
    
4. Improved tracking: Track the usage of lockers and cabinets, providing valuable data on usage patterns, popular times of day, and which are used most frequently. This information can optimise locker and cabinet placement and inform future planning and decision-making.
    
5. Flexibility: The SALTO smart locker system can be programmed to assign and reserve lockers or cabinets in advance based on the user's preferences regarding location, calendar, user profile, or locker size. This provides a personalised experience.
    
6. Reduced maintenance costs: Smart locker systems require less maintenance than traditional locker systems, as electronic locks are less prone to damage and wear and tear. This can lead to reduced maintenance costs over time.
    
7. Customisable: Designed for both new and retrofit installations to suit specific needs, technology, and use case requirements, our locks feature a simple plug-and-play battery-operated solution. This means retrofitting existing coin or key locks is an option for any locker.
    
8. Communication: SALTO and GANTNER smart locks provide users and members with real-time communication, such as notifications of locker availability, reminders of expiration dates or reservation times, and updates on locker or cabinet maintenance with connected locking systems. We guarantee maximum security combined with maximum convenience.
    
9. Integration: Integrate with other systems such as mobile apps, cashless payment, or corporate smart cards. Build access to control systems to provide a seamless and integrated user experience.
    

SALTO offers solutions for organisations of all sizes, from smart corporate offices to coworking spaces, healthcare, education, fitness centres, attractions, leisure, and sports associations around the world. 

Are electronic lockers safe?

The SALTO smart locker lock offers protection against theft to a wide range of lockers, cupboards, display cabinets – whatever you choose. Our smart locker locks are integrated into the SALTO wire-free electronic access solution for your peace of mind.

Looking to learn more? Click here to discover more about SALTO’s smart locking solutions for lockers and cabinets, and follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram for the latest updates.
 

The combination of hybrid hospitality and smart access technology SALTO is helping to revolutionize the way hotels operate, by improving the guest experience, increasing operational efficiency and providing a more secure and personalized stay for guests.

The hospitality industry is constantly evolving, and the recent trend of hybrid hospitality properties is a prime example of this. Hybrid hospitality properties are a combination of traditional hotel services with the convenience and technology of short-term rental properties and working spaces for business travellers. This new model is changing the way guests think about and experience hospitality, and it's also presenting new challenges for hotel operators.

Hybrid hospitality properties offer guests a choice between hotel rooms or private apartments, which can be booked via an app or website. Guests have access to shared common areas that include restaurants, lounges and business centres as well as other amenities like gyms or swimming pools. This type of property is ideal for guests who want to feel at home while they're away from home, but who want to avoid dealing with the hassle of renting an apartment.

One of the key advantages of hybrid hospitality properties is their ability to provide guests with more control, service and customization experience over their stay. With the use of technology, guests can book and manage their stay from their smartphones, check-in and out at their convenience, have mobile access, connect securely to the WiFi network to work remotely, and even control the temperature and lighting in their rooms. This level of security, guest safety and keyless convenience is a major highlight for guests' experience and is a key factor in the popularity of hybrid hospitality properties.
 

This new model is changing the way guests think about and experience hospitality, and it's also presenting new challenges for hotel operators.

Here are four ways that hybrid hospitality properties are changing the way hotels operate:

1. It provides guests with more choice.
Hybrid hotels can offer a more flexible experience to their guests by offering multiple services under one roof. For example, they can offer public spaces where travellers can work or relax, while providing more private areas for travellers to rest after a long day of meetings or sightseeing. The ability to cater to both business travellers and leisure tourists makes hybrid hotels appealing to many types of guests looking for different types of experiences during their stay in the city.

2. It makes it easier for guests to work remotely​.
The rise in remote work has led to a growing number of travellers who want an amenity that enables them to keep working remotely while on vacation or on business trips away from home offices — whether it be through shared office spaces or private meeting rooms all working within a single access control technology that brings seamless Digital Key access to every door in an efficient, flexible, safe, and secure way.

3. It's about providing an experience.
Hybrid hotels are making use of smart access technology to provide a seamless guest experience, from check-in through check-out. As part of this effort, many hotels have implemented keyless and mobile entry systems like SALTO Hospitality solutions for their hotel rooms.

4. Combining the best of an office, a meeting room, a luxury hotel and a resort in an all-in-one property.
It should be noted that running a hybrid hospitality property also presents several challenges for hotel operators. One of the biggest challenges is maintaining the high level of service and security that guests expect from traditional hotels, while also providing the flexibility and freedom of a short-term rental property and coworking space. This requires a delicate balance and careful management of the property operations and its guests.

Ensuring that the technology used to support the hybrid hospitality model is reliable, secure, and user-friendly. Technical problems or security breaches can quickly erode guest confidence and negatively impact the property's reputation. It's essential for hotel operators to invest in smart access technology that is robust and well-supported in every property touch point and to have a contingency plan in place for when things go wrong.

By incorporating SALTO hybrid-integrated, virtually networked, wireless and cloud-based smart-locking technology into their operations, hotels can provide their guests with a convenient, modern and secure stay. It also helps the hotel staff to manage their operations more efficiently by reducing manual tasks and allowing them to focus on providing a higher level of service to their guests.

In conclusion, hybrid hospitality properties are a new and exciting development in the hospitality industry. While they bring many benefits to guests and operators, they also present new operational challenges that must be carefully managed to ensure success. With the right approach, however, hybrid hospitality properties have the potential to provide guests with an unparalleled level of control and convenience while also helping hotel operators to improve their operations and stay ahead of the competition.

Looking to learn more? Click here to discover more about SALTO’s access control solutions for Hospitality, and follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram for the latest updates.

Coworking is a revolution that's changing the way we work. With a more flexible, remote working culture, coworkers are reinventing the workplace experience, finding new opportunities, and boosting members’ community collaboration in these shared workspaces and hybrid workplaces. But the one thing that ties all of these people together is technology. This evolving technology delivers the power to provide an app where coworkers can book, pay, and manage meeting room reservations, or gain access to the space with mobile door access. 

Here are five ways Coworking technology will change your life and elevate your brand.

1. Smart-tech convenience

The future of coworking technology is bright. It’s one in which your members will be able to access your space with ease and without physical keys. By providing keyless options,  you’ll be able to give them a seamless member experience.

Smart tech is a must to improve your members’ experience and simplify your access control by leveraging the latest in coworking technology. By using smart locks instead of traditional keys or card readers, members can simply use their smart keycards or smartphone to gain entry into coworking spaces without having any physical “keys" at all. This provides them with greater peace of mind, knowing that they won't lose a keycard, for instance, which most workplaces require. Member satisfaction levels will improve overall, and this, in turn, translates directly into increased occupancy rates over time. 

Smart workspaces are office environments designed to be more efficient and productive, often incorporating technology and amenities to support remote work and collaboration. Together, hotdesk booking and smart workspaces can improve the member experience by providing more options for where and when to work, as well as a more comfortable and functional working environment.

2. Seamless Coworking experiences

Grant access permissions based on membership. Give workspace members the convenience of keyless office door locks, elevator access, locker security, POD cabinet access, and opening doors using a Digital Key on a smartphone or with a tag or a PIN. Integrate office access control systems with member services and create partnered access solutions that support client satisfaction, retention, and recruitment.

A seamless coworking experience will also allow you to link access to membership plans or time-based privileges or restrictions. Decentralized key management can improve user experience by providing more autonomy and flexibility for users and members. Each member is responsible for managing their own keys or credentials, which eliminates the need for users to request access from a central administrator and can also make it easier for users to access different resources, invite visitors, or host meetings without having to go through multiple levels of authorization. Centralize your coworking access control system with an all-in-one cloud-based solution – that can be managed remotely from anywhere – that includes a complete smart locking platform of thoughtfully designed, easy-to-install and retrofit, access control solutions. This will help you achieve reliable access control, physical safety, and simplify security plans to ensure your community, visitors, and working spaces stay safe.

3. Workplace flexibility with enterprise-grade security

Enjoy the flexibility of cloud-based technology, making it easy to scale your coworking space access control infrastructure. Add or remove new doors, access points, lockers, meeting rooms, phone booths, lift access, floors, or locations, anytime and anywhere.

Redefine your working space security and create a policy for access control with a SALTO-enabled comprehensive smart access coworking technology platform. Give authorized members 24/7 access and restrict drop-in visitors to regular business hours combining physical security with a best-in-class digital keyless experience.

If you prefer to stick with physical tags or keyfobs,’ we have automated the process for you to still provide a modern and efficient solution for your space with smart and seamless tag enrollment.

4. Technology integration is a must

Coworking spaces are no longer just a place to get your work done; they're part of the modern lifestyle. Members expect many additional services and benefits from their coworking space, including a healthy dose of social interaction, access to the latest tech, booking solutions, and even an environment of mindfulness. As such, it's important for you to know that having leading technology integration partnerships is not only common – it's also often required in order to attract and maintain members.

Tech integration is a key feature of coworking spaces, and it's only going to become more important as the industry evolves. Connecting the best working spaces Property Management Systems (PMS), building security, and business technologies to your SALTO access control can provide a seamless and integrated experience for system operators and members that includes ready-to-go integration features by third parties that can be seamlessly integrated into a running process. By linking these systems together, members can easily access the resources they need, whether it's reserving a hotdesk, gaining access, or using specific business technologies. This integration can also provide a more secure and efficient experience for operators, as access to resources can be controlled and monitored in real time. Moreover, by integrating these systems, data can be easily shared and analyzed, which can help make better business decisions and improve the overall user experience following Single Sign On (SSO) standards.

5. Data leverage

Data is the new oil, and it is valuable to make data-driven decisions to improve operational efficiency. If you don't have a strategy to take advantage of this, you're doing yourself a major disservice. It can be used to improve your business, booking rates, energy efficiency, coworking member experience – and if you're smart about it – your revenue.

Data can be leveraged in several ways, the first of which is to monetize access. Increase your revenue by monetizing access to meeting rooms and other available spaces within the office building or coworking space itself (in addition to the traditional membership fees). Use data analytics tools and real-time reporting to maximize your space utilization with real-time occupancy insights. This will provide you with a better understanding of how people are using your workplace with historical data to show occupancy trends and space utilization.

There’s no denying that coworking spaces are only becoming smarter. As more people choose to work remotely, coworking locations are becoming a go-to for those who want to collaborate with others and be part of a community. The advancements in technology that allow for collaboration and communication will only continue to grow, making it easier than ever before for coworkers from all over the world to share ideas and work together on projects.

Looking to learn more? Click here to discover more about SALTO’s access control solutions for Coworking and follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram for the latest updates.

Every two years the trade fair for security in Essen, Germany, is a big part of our joint efforts to put SALTO Systems on the (security) map. With every edition, the ESSEN security fair is getting more popular. With over 1000 exhibiting companies and more than 40000 visitors for the 2022 edition, this is almost an understatement. This year’s edition in September was a special version with all the SALTO group companies present after a period of not being able to see each other face to face. 

At the Essen fair, we could see the names of the group companies proudly presented on SALTO staff sleeves. Together, the companies form a collective of solutions that fit the needs of multiple verticals. The Essen security fair was the ideal opportunity to see first-hand the latest products and technology available and provided an opportunity to network and build partnerships with members and executives in the industry. 

While combining these companies, SALTO Systems remains the heart and soul of the company: including the founders that once started a small business in lock manufacturing. The ‘small business’ SALTO Systems once was, has grown out to be an industry leader in electronic locking and smart access with market-leading positions in key geographies and a diverse range of services with, currently, not only specialized in top-notch hardware but additionally the software which makes the hardware smart. It was a very special moment to see employees of all SALTO group companies intertwine: Clay Solutions, Cognitec, Contidata, Conlan, Bluefield Smart Access, Gantner, and Danalock were among the 120 people present from SALTO!

“SALTO has significantly expanded our range of products and services over the past two years through the acquisition of several technologically-innovative companies. At Security Essen, we’ve showcased the interaction of the different solutions of our Group companies live for the first time. - Axel Schmidt, Managing Director SALTO Germany.
 

With all these specialties combined, SALTO continues to push boundaries by expanding the envelope of what is possible and how the latest and emerging technologies can be used to create keyless buildings that are smart to own, operate, and manage. Think of face recognition, smart locker- and payment solutions, license plate recognition, and cloud-based access control. Besides expanding the company with the group companies, we have been growing our solutions with technology partners. By collaborating with all these partners we continue to develop the technologies and solutions that will help customers in various industries to drive intelligent building management and smart access technologies with more integrated and streamlined keyless and contactless solutions.

If you missed us at ESSEN  make sure to join us at one of our upcoming events. For details on these events – or to learn more about us – visit our events page here.

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Modern access control systems are a crucial component of a comprehensive strategy for school, college, and university security–especially for life-threatening situations that call for emergency lockdown. Ask yourself these important questions when considering an access solution for education.

In the wake of an unforeseen security crisis, many educational facilities and institutions around the world are reexamining lockdown procedures and are conducting a thorough review of the capabilities of their school’s access control systems. And for good reason: investigations into recent tragedies have found that miscommunication, a lack of clear responsibilities and procedures, and insufficient building access for first responders were serious problems during these horrific events. 

School safety experts have been warned about the vulnerability of ineffective crisis management for decades. In recent years, billions of dollars have been spent on modernizing school infrastructure and building security, yet, today, an estimated one in four public schools in the United States lacks classroom doors that can be locked from the inside. 

Security measures in universities, colleges, and K-12 schools need to be robust and effective, yet unobtrusive. This can be a challenge for schools which have to be prepared for a variety of threats. Parents need to trust educational institutions to look after their children, so it is vital that they provide effective 24/7 security to ensure both students and staff are safe and protected at all times.

If your school district or organization is evaluating security, you should consider the following key questions when developing comprehensive lockdown procedures for any school or district. 

What are the best practices for lockdown systems in schools?

Because the size and characteristics of schools and districts vary widely across the country, a universal school safety plan or lockdown procedure does not exist. While each school might be better suited to a particular security system, require different hardware, or have specific vendor commitments, there is a set of “5P’s” that is universally applicable when it comes to security: Planning, Process, Protocol, Practice, and Prevention.
 

What are your procedures for school lockdown?

It sounds simple, but it’s vital to review your security procedures and protocols and develop a thorough understanding of every step. School administrators often want to focus on the capabilities of their access control systems and other security technologies first. But the first step should be planning and defining the process. Then, you should establish specific lockdown protocols–identifying exactly what happens (and doesn’t happen) during a live lockdown scenario. Access control systems are very important, but they are one component of an overall lockdown strategy. 
 

Who has the responsibility for instituting a lockdown and giving the all-clear?

Another crucial step is to identify not only who has lockdown responsibility and capabilities, but who is responsible for giving the “all clear” when the situation has been resolved. In addition, think about accountability: How do you measure the effectiveness of drills? This brings us to another of the 5P principles – practice. Did everyone do what they were supposed to do and at the right time? How do you know? Some access control systems give you auditing capabilities so you can objectively answer these questions. 

How will first responders access your buildings?

If all the doors to your building are locked in an emergency, how will first responders get into the school? This question is too often overlooked. Do your local first responders have physical keys to your schools? Modern access control systems offer the advanced capability of delivering mobile credentials that grant first responders immediate access for a specific amount of time, such as during a lockdown. 

What are the capabilities of your access control systems?

It is also very important to understand what your access control systems are capable of as well as what they are not capable of. Can one person lock down the exterior and interior doors of an entire school from one location? Can they do so from their mobile device, or do they have to be in an office or a certain room? Will your access control system function even if your network is down, or if the school has lost electrical power? Try to envision as many scenarios as possible. 

Do you also focus on Prevention?

Finally, the last of the 5P’s is prevention. As part of that, your access control system should restrict – or prevent – entry to school property by any unauthorized users.

Coliving Consultant and Community Experience Specialist, Leah Ziliak is one of the world's leading experts in the industry. In the second post of our 6-Part Coliving Blog Series, Leah shares how the Hybrid Hospitality trend is changing the way we think about travel and hospitality. 

Working from the rooftop of a trendy hotel in Cape Town with 200 Mbps internet, a dedicated call room, and a barista serving up the perfect flat white, it's easy to see just how much the hospitality world has changed over the last decade. Remember when the 'business centre' of a hotel meant a couple of clunky desktops facing a beige wall with a printer?

With a coworking space, community events, group fitness classes, and even a mini movie theatre and a popcorn machine, this is more than just a hotel; it's an experience.  A Hybrid Hospitality experience.

Hungry? Scan a QR code at your coworking desk and the cafe downstairs will deliver your falafel wrap and cold-pressed juice right to you. Bored? Download the community app and you’ll see a list of social events to choose from. Stressed? Book a massage using your smartphone and easily access the spa with keyless entry. 

So, what exactly is Hybrid Hospitality?

Hybrid Hospitality is essentially a blend of the traditional hotel experience, with elements of the coworking and coliving spaces as well as

restaurants, wellness, retail and more. With Hybrid Hospitality, people can live, stay, eat, drink, work and socialise all in one dynamic space. Hotels, hostels, restaurants, bars and other hospitality venues are making the shift to create multifunctional spaces that foster connection and enhance the overall guest experience. 

Hybrid Hospitality is a growing trend, and for good reasons; it’s enabling hotels to expand their offerings, bring underutilised spaces to life, connect guests to a community, and draw in a whole new demographic.

So, why are we seeing such a massive push toward Hybrid Hospitality?

1. Consumer Trends: 
   
   In recent years, the hospitality industry has seen a shift in consumer trends. Millennials especially were looking for more out of the hotel experience and wanted to be part of a connected, engaging environment.
   
   Traditionally, hostels offered a great community experience, but were lacking when it came to high-quality spaces and superior hospitality experiences. On the flip side, hotels offered great spaces and excellent hospitality, but lacked any sort of community or connection.
   
   Because of this, we saw innovative hostel brands listening to those needs and creating a more elevated experience, offering work-friendly environments, well-designed spaces, private room options, and expanding the typical backpacker demographic.
   
   We also saw hotel brands focusing on community, events, neighbourhood integration, keyless access solutions for increased flexibility,  and rethinking common areas to create an experience that went beyond just a comfy bed and room service. 
    
2. The Pandemic Effect:
   
   Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve seen an even greater expansion of the Hybrid Hospitality trend. The number of remote work opportunities has grown exponentially, meaning that people have more freedom to choose how/when/where they work. The work-from-anywhere movement has had a massive impact on the hospitality industry.
   
   Why take just a weekend trip, when you can bring your laptop and make it a month-long trip? Providing guests with ‘live-and-work-friendly’ spaces enables brands to cater to these longer-term stays.
   
   We’re also seeing a rise in remote work retreats and workations, with some companies offering travel perks to their employees, such as the ability to spend up to 6-8 weeks working from a location abroad. Employees are more mobile than ever before and the hospitality industry is ready to act as a home away from home for this new business traveller.
    
3. Digital Nomadism:
   
   With the rise of remote work, we’ve also seen an increase in long-term travellers. Digital Nomads often give up their homebase altogether and choose to live from different hotels, hostels, and coliving spaces around the world.
   
   It used to be that business trips and vacations were the only reason to leave home, now for an estimated 35 million digital nomads around the world, ‘home’ is constantly changing and can be anywhere in the world. Extended travel was once only a privilege for the super wealthy, but has now become an opportunity for the everyday remote worker. Hospitality brands are adapting to the needs of this growing demographic.
   
   Hospitality brands are adapting to the needs of this growing demographic who have a different set of requirements than your typical vacationer. Digital Nomads are incredibly well-travelled, tech-savvy and place a high value on freedom and flexibility within their living spaces.
    
4. Expanded Amenities:
   
   For many years, ‘hotel amenities’ were limited to a few different things - bathrobes, a gym, tiny bottles of shampoo and overpriced laundry services. But, in the modern-day hospitality world, it can (and should) be a whole lot more. And, as more and more forward-thinking brands provide these extras to their customers, expectations will be higher.
   
   Today, amenities can mean providing guests with opportunities to socialise through community events and connecting to the city in a more authentic way. Many hybrid hospitality brands are also looking to serve as a neighbourhood hub and integrate more effectively into the local community.
   
   Amenities can also mean implementing tech-driven services like digital check-in, keyless entry, and the ability to make restaurant or spa reservations from your smartphone to create a flawless overall experience.

In general, this new wave of guests are looking for much more from their hospitality experiences and brands are finding unique ways to provide increased value to their customers by offering flexible workspaces and tech-driven solutions such as a digital key to access the facilities on-the-go. 

With endless hospitality options out there, why not spend your money with the brands that truly align with who you are and what you need?

The Hybrid Hospitality model not only benefits consumers who now have a myriad of interesting choices at their fingertips, it clearly benefits the industry as well. By providing these unique customer-centric experiences, hospitality brands are able to generate new revenue streams, optimise their spaces, create brand loyalty and appeal to a much wider range of guests.  Not to mention, they’re able to enhance their entire guest experience in a very forward-thinking way.

The coliving concept is not simply a fad that will be fast forgotten - it’s an exciting time for the entire hospitality industry, but it’s also a key turning point for brands that want to stay competitive and relevant in the future. There are plenty of spaces in the world where you can get a quiet night’s sleep and a decent meal. But, the brands that are standing out above the rest are the ones who are creating something truly unique - both functional and engaging. It’s a whole new modern hybrid world out there and the smartest brands are here for it.

Salto Systems offers cutting-edge smart access technology to businesses for a complete smart building experience.

We are now thrilled to announce that we are offering other best-in-class technology leaders the opportunity to partner with us for an integrated and improved customer offering.

Why to become a Salto Technology Partner?

Salto’s Technology Partner program empowers best-in-class technology companies to link into our access control Technology Platforms and integrate and certify their solutions within Salto's smart locking product portfolio.

As such, we are looking for third-party systems to integrate with our smart access technology architecture with the aim of improving any type of facility’s operations in terms of efficiency, flexibility, and security. Our aim is to provide you and your customers with the ultimate smart keyless living experience. 

Technology partners will benefit from these integrations by delivering comprehensive solutions that unite smart access control, security, building automation, software, property management software, operations, and more, in an all-in-one integrated technology platform.

In a nutshell, by partnering with Salto, companies can offer improved access control solutions for their customers and overall operations enhancements for complete building management.

Salto offers a range of solutions to technology partners

Through the SaltoTechnology Program, our partners will have access to the following solutions:  

• Smart access experience, delivering seamless, keyless building experiences to users.
• Wireless technology for electronic locking solutions via an on-premise network or the cloud. 
• Mobile device access and digital key solutions.

• Secure and robust performance across all products. Salto is trusted by industry-leading companies worldwide and offers this peace of mind to potential partners.

Salto’s Two Main Solutions

Salto was the early leader in cloud-based access control technology and has become a major player in keys-as-a-service providers over traditional access control solutions, accelerating digital access transformation projects. The Salto portfolio now includes world-class software management, cloud solutions, and mobile applications for businesses of all types and sizes.

• Salto Space: Technology partners can benefit from Salto’s stand-alone, virtually networked, wired, and wireless online smart access control platform
  
  Salto Space is a fully-integrated, stand-alone wire-free smart-locking platform and web-based software management system that brings seamless access to every door in any building in an efficient, flexible, safe and secure way. 
  
  Our partners are offered a smart access control on-premise platform that’s designed to work in a wire-free environment. 

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• Salto KS: For a truly unique offering, Salto’s technology partners can make use of a scalable and flexible cloud-based smart access control solution with best-in-class real-time capabilities.
  
  Salto KS offers proven reliability and recognized stability for our technology partners. This service provides higher functionality and performance than what is possible with a traditional mechanical key access solution. 
  
  Our Salto KS cloud-based access control product range offers a flexible solution that requires no software installation with remote management capabilities and endless integration possibilities for our partners.

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Technology partners: bringing excelence to customers

Technology Partners benefit from a wide product range across numerous industries

Salto Systems offers cutting-edge solutions across a range of industries, including; Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Coworking, Shared Living Spaces, Corporate Smart Offices, Fitness Centers & Gyms, and Residential.

Our current partnerships include a broad range of integrated systems, such as Property Management Systems, Check-in Solutions, Mobile Apps, CCTV Security Cameras and Video Surveillance, Intercoms, Room Management Systems, Time Attendance, Booking, Management software, Visitor / Identity Management, Elevator / Lift Control, and Point of Sale software.

Technology partners are not limited by their industry by any means. SALTO Systems is confident that we can find a smart access solution for virtually an interested technology leader.
 

Technology Partners have online access to Salto’s customizable smart access technologies

Salto Systems offers an online platform for partners to customize their access solutions. Our technology partners will benefit from our extensive product portfolio for their systems integration, which includes:

• Electronic Locks and cylinders for Doors: We have an extensive range of electronic door locks that make use of wireless, keyless, card access technology, as well as a range that makes use of a keypad with a unique safety code.
• Wall Readers and Controllers: Control access with sleek, easy-to-fit wall readers that offer contactless, keyless access and control.
• Locker Locks: Safely store contents with electronic locker locks that make use of pre-programmed keyless technology to give authorized users access to the locker content.

Become a Technology Partner today

Contact Salto Systems, and we will not only demo how our product works, if you’re interested in becoming a technology partner, we’ll also discuss a truly unique integration solution. 

We are confident that our innovative and customizable technology will be able to support our certified Technology Partners so they may better their service offering. 

Technology Partners can look forward to becoming a SALTO certified technology partner to deliver even more innovation for their brand, bringing their customers so much more in the keyless living experience. 

Learn more about becoming a technology partner and sign up today

Access control plays one of the most critical roles in protecting people in educational environments. It can be used to secure and control every kind of door found throughout a campus and student accommodation, delivering peace of mind for students, staff, visitors, and parents.

From student dorms to university campuses across the world, they have all begun to take advantage of advances in mobile and smartcard technology. With this comes the ability to integrate the physical security needs of students and staff into a student card or digital key on a smartphone. By integrating electronic access control into students’ smartphones, SALTO Systems provides the most convenient and secure access for students and staff, and better control for system managers.

Let's simplify your operations, connect to your existing management tools, and ​​make access control simple and secure, helping you grant specified access to your staff, suppliers, customers, or even delivery services.
 

Y Suites delivers PBSA across Australia

Y Suites offers purpose-built student accommodations (PBSA) across multiple cities in Australia. The company’s focus is on well-being and creating a lifestyle for studying, friendships, and fun. They go out of their way to deliver a comfortable and safe experience. Y Suites is developed and owned by Wee Hur Capital of Singapore. Their primary mission is to “provide a home away from home for our students.”

The facilities at Y Suites are impressive and include shared kitchens and lounges, meeting rooms, a sky lounge, music and dance studios, gym and yoga facilities, and more. Y Suites works to ensure they deliver all of the amenities that a student could imagine.

With student experience and welfare top of mind, it was key that the Y Suites multi-site developments have a robust, operationally efficient, and integrated electronic access control system to meet student, staff, and visitor security needs across campuses with one single student card, smartphone app, or keyfob. The primary purpose of the solution was to increase student, staff, and guest security and peace of mind. 

Y Suites management focused on ensuring student safety in a way that enhanced the student experience with a seamless solution that adds convenience, and one that avoided having to replace, maintain, label, and securely store multiple keys. An electronic solution provides the opportunity to reduce operational costs and increase efficiency, oversight, and security, and is much more efficient and safer than having to replace lost or stolen mechanical keys.

The challenge Y Suites faced as they sought an electronic access provider was to find a technology that could meet the variety of the operational, integration, and safety requirements they had. They wanted the ability to program access times, zones, and access points for students, staff, and visitors. They also needed to edit access privileges, including durations in real-time, for visitors and short-term guests, contract and temporary workers, as well as staff and students. 
 

The SALTO smart access technology: Sustainable and smart keyless access student experience

Y Suites chose SALTO’s smart access technology to achieve the right balance between free-flowing access and safety

“In order to fulfill our duty of care, we have to be able to monitor and control the way that the buildings, individual rooms, and shared facilities are being accessed. We need a system that gives our students easy access, whilst at the same time enables us to ensure their safety and security,” said Y Suites Development Manager Wing Fai.

“The system has to allow us to automate processes and manage facilities” remotely in order to control costs without compromising on quality of service. Fai said. “We’re very environmentally conscious and so also need to manage energy consumption and reduce the environmental footprint of our buildings.

“All of which means that we need an EAC partner with innovative technology, the ability to integrate with our PMS (property management system) and a national and international presence. That’s what led us to choose SALTO.”

"SALTO’s Technology Partner program empowers best-in-class technology companies to link into their access control technology That’s what led us to choose SALTO".

Wing Fai

Y Suites Development Manager

SALTO’s Living Spaces Manager for Oceania Cedric Duigou described the solution that SALTO designed for Y Suites as perfect for the student and staff-focused properties.

“We used a range of SALTO technology elements incorporated into a single, easy-to-manage system that controls access to the base building and all the shared and individual spaces via a combination of wire-free, wireless, and wired online access points by balancing security with accessibility and advanced technology,” said Duigou. “The system is fully integrated with RMS, which is the PMS. This integration streamlines the student registration with student details captured once and shared between RMS and SALTO.”
 

What goes on behind closed doors? Smarter security and student safety with innovative smart student room comfort and control technology.

SALTO’s all-in-one platform gives student accommodation managers operational efficiency. 

• Easily manage access of student residences on-the-go 
• Open doors remotely 
• Restrict access 
• Live event access to audit trail data in real-time is easy and more intuitive with web-based software to view entry and exit activity - this also enables better duty of care as there is the possibility to be alerted when a student has not been active
• Manage access across multiple sites and locations in real-time and from one location
• Deliver access via the technology staff and students use daily: smartphones and student ID card
• Modern sustainable student living reducing energy consumption

To help achieve the right balance between free-flowing access and safety, operators can take advantage of SALTO’s wire-free, seamless, and smart keyless security to improve the safety of student living. 

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