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Powering digital access with energy-harvesting technology frees organizations from wiring and even batteries. However, to meet the challenges of the future, digital access needs more. It needs technologies and software platforms flexible enough to grow and adapt with the evolving needs of each organization, protecting their investment in digital access while delivering an ROI every day. Digital access solutions Kinetic energy generated by inserting the intelligent key is harvested to power the lock’s security features  Using decades of expertise in designing and engineering key-based access cylinders and solutions, ASSA ABLOY developed PULSE, key-based digital access powered by innovative energy-harvesting technology and part of ASSA ABLOY's suite of digital access solutions. With ABLOY PULSE, the kinetic energy generated by inserting the intelligent key is harvested to power the lock’s encrypted digital security. This energy source – keyholder input – is completely renewable and contributes to building sustainability goals. Latest generation of technology Building users enjoy everyday convenience. They carry one PULSE key pre-programmed with all their access rights. It has an RFID tag inside and can also operate readers, whether on wireless locks or wall-mounted beside an electrified opening. Building users do not need to carry two credentials.  To enhance site security and user privacy, PULSE credentials are powered by Seos®, the latest generation of technology with the highest encryption and authentication standards. ABLOY PULSE building managers PULSE locking cylinders and keys are self-powered by reliable energy-harvesting technology ABLOY PULSE offers building managers reliable security they can trust. They can equip almost any opening with a device range which includes door cylinders, cam-locks, furniture locks, and padlocks for indoor and outdoor use. There is no cabling, wiring, or batteries required: PULSE locking cylinders and keys are self-powered by reliable energy-harvesting technology. Integrate with building solutions “ABLOY PULSE offers customers a flexible solution to digitalize their access management and make their access ready for what’s ahead. It has been developed to integrate easily with their building solutions,” says Jarno Onnela, PULSE Product Manager at ABLOY. “PULSE cylinders are fast and cost-efficient to install, because they require no major adjustments to a door. An installer simply swaps out an existing mechanical cylinder.” ASSA ABLOY Access® software ABLOY PULSE can be managed from cloud-based ASSA ABLOY Access® software ABLOY PULSE can be managed from cloud-based ASSA ABLOY Access® software. This intuitive solution enables organizations to manage access from anywhere. Both keys and cylinders are reusable and reprogrammable: managing staff turnover becomes faster and simpler for facilities teams. Security staff can issue access and block lost keys from wherever they are. Advantages of PULSE technology The unique advantages of PULSE technology have already been recognized by awards juries in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. It was named the Sustainability Champion Award winner at Intersec 2024, Dubai. In 2022, PULSE cylinders’ energy-harvesting performance earned the Construction Energy Award at the BYGGERI fair in Denmark. ABLOY PULSE commercial buildings The unique advantages of PULSE technology have already been recognized by awards juries in Europe “ABLOY PULSE already protects many different types of site, from commercial buildings and multi-residential housing, to education and healthcare premises,” adds Jarno. “New functionalities in ASSA ABLOY Access management software, such as support for reservation systems, continue to further expand use-cases. We have also extended the availability of this innovative solution to new markets including Scandinavia, France, the UK, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Benelux countries.”  Extend the range of locking solutions with ASSA ABLOY Access ASSA ABLOY Access also integrates seamlessly with the ABLOY CUMULUS mobile and keyless access solution. Completely customizable, with intuitive APIs and SDKs for app development, CUMULUS becomes part of each customer’s individual workflows in a way specific to their own organization. In addition, the revolutionary CUMULUS Controller adds mobile access capability to any electric or electronic lock – from any brand. ABLOY CUMULUS instantly makes digital access mobile-ready. It can go wherever the customer needs.

ASSA ABLOY’s innovative new mobile access solution has won yet another prestigious industry award. At October’s Detektor International Awards, ABLOY CUMULUS received the 2024 prize for Innovative Achievement in IoT & Security.  Secure mobile unlocking Chosen from among hundreds of products reviewed over the year by Detektor experts, ABLOY CUMULUS "streamlines access management with encrypted mobile credentials, eliminating key management hassles. Its robust, customizable devices offer secure mobile unlocking across various locks, making it a standout in security innovation," according to the award jury panel composed of independent experts.  ABLOY CUMULUS With ABLOY CUMULUS, tailored access authorizations are issued and amended quickly and conveniently ABLOY CUMULUS is a keyless access solution and part of ASSA ABLOY’s Digital Access Solutions suite. With ABLOY CUMULUS, tailored access authorizations are issued and amended quickly and conveniently directly on a user’s smartphone. Their personalized, encrypted mobile credential unlocks any authorized ABLOY CUMULUS-enabled locking device, wherever it is located.   Innovative management for mobile access The ABLOY CUMULUS device range offers a range of keyless access solutions. In addition, a revolutionary CUMULUS Controller brings mobile unlocking via Bluetooth to any electric or electronic lock – from any brand.  "It’s a genuine honor to receive such a prestigious award, ahead of competition from so many global manufacturers," says Hanna Sillanpää, Head of ABLOY Digital Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA.  API-first solution Hanna Sillanpää adds, "The innovative approach we took with ABLOY CUMULUS, building it API-first to simplify integration with access management, booking or workflow software solutions, and more, is completely different to the typical method of developing in access and security." She continues, "Combined with SDKs and our portfolio of locking devices, this enables CUMULUS to become part of our customer’s most important business processes. This solution can help save time and boost organizational efficiency."  Completely customizable A CUMULUS system may be administered with ASSA ABLOY Access, an intuitive, cloud-based solution ABLOY CUMULUS is completely customizable: with APIs and SDKs for smartphone app development, the solution becomes part of each customer’s individual needs in a way specific to their organization. A CUMULUS system may also be administered with ASSA ABLOY Access, an intuitive, cloud-based solution that enables organizations to deploy keyless access in combination with ABLOY PULSE intelligent key-based locking.  Applications and certifications ABLOY CUMULUS extends the potential reach of mobile access beyond traditional applications such as offices. Native ABLOY CUMULUS devices are certified for outdoor use in the harshest climates. The range includes a battery-powered padlock; a key deposit with IP66/68 and IK10 certifications; and a robust swing handle that brings mobile access to outdoor cabinets.  Works in remote locations This solution gives new organizations access to the wide-ranging security and convenience benefits Because the solution requires no continuous network coverage – for either locking device or smartphone – it operates in demanding or remote locations. This gives new organizations access to the wide-ranging security and convenience benefits of a mobile solution. For many such customers, until recently, only key-based digital access or mechanical solutions have been suitable.  Detektor International Award The Detektor International Award was presented at a ceremony during October’s SKYDD security technology event in Stockholm, Sweden.  ABLOY CUMULUS has already been recognized at the 2024 ISJ Leaders in Security Awards and was named Security Innovation of the Year at the UK’s Fire & Security Matters Awards 2024.

ABLOY rose to the top of the list as Finland’s most valued brand of 2024, according to an annual survey by pollster Taloustutkimus. Market research company - Taloustutkimus surveys Finnish consumers’ opinions on brands every year. In 2024, ABLOY was ranked the most valued brand in Finland. "It is an honor to influence how the ABLOY brand sounds, looks, and feels like. Our brand is well known in Finland and around the world," says Johanna Varis, Abloy Oy's Head of Marketing and Segment Development. Evolving a beloved brand Johanna Varis adds, "Brand building is systematic and requires active listening to customers. We have been granted the opportunity to impact the daily lives of Finns at home, at work, and during their free time." "Earning the trust of Finns also indicates how our brand is valued and trusted outside of Finland," says Varis. Digital and mechanical locks The iconic ABLOY logo has only been renewed five times during nearly 120 years of operations ABLOY is a pioneer in the security field and in developing new digital and mechanical locking products. Changing the brand’s image is carefully considered: for example, the iconic ABLOY logo has only been renewed five times during nearly 120 years of operations. Johanna Varis adds, "Every person behind ABLOY values the brand. We all play a part in building a success story and a better future for everyone." The survey includes nearly 700 brands 2024's top five most respected brands are ABLOY, The Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Hyvää Suomesta - label (Produce of Finland), S-Etukortti, and The Key Flag. ABLOY previously topped the list back in 2018. In the study, consumers ranked 686 different brands based on how much they value that particular brand. The survey also asked, for example, how likely consumers would be to recommend the brand.