ASSA ABLOY Scores Twin Wins for Innovative Use of NFC in Apple Wallet

HID Global and Global Solutions were the winners of the 2022 NFC Innovation Awards in the Most Innovative Use of NFC Technology category. They stood out among 12 finalists with their innovative NFC-based access solutions in Apple Wallet.

HID Global was lauded for its contribution to making campus and office space access more convenient and secure. Thanks to the solution by HID Global, students and employees can save their credentials in Apple Wallet, gaining access to dorms, libraries, elevators, turnstiles, printers, office spaces, and more using just their iPhones or Apple Watches. T

The solution can be easily integrated into existing access control systems and is simple to manage. Furthermore, it takes advantage of the built-in security features of Apple devices to enhance safety in deployed spaces.

Meanwhile, Global Solutions brings the benefits of a hassle-free contactless experience to hotel guests. Using Mobile Access technology, Global Solutions facilitated adding digital room keys in Apple Wallet, making check-in and check-outs easier than ever.

Guests can experience near-instantaneous room access with a finger tap, which is viewed as a “game-changing” development. In addition to the enhanced convenience for guests, the technology simplifies key distribution and management for the hotel staff.

The NFC Forum Innovation Awards support developing and deploying innovative and exemplary near-field communication (NFC) products, services, and applications. Every other year, the NFC Forum rewards innovative products that advance NFC technology. This year, the focus was to identify solutions that improve people’s lives through contactless means.