Everest Infrastructure Partners and iLOQ have signed an agreement to roll out battery-free smart locks at telecom towers throughout the U.S. iLOQ’s product features what the companies call “the first industrial, battery-free smart-lock solution.” iLOQ’s lock acquires the operating energy from the NFC field generated by a smart device to read access rights and open locks. They say this innovation removes physical keys, batteries, and excess wiring, and ensures maximum security while assuming zero maintenance and minimizing ongoing costs.
Access rights for numerous sites and thousands of locks, according to iLOQ, are centrally created using iLOQ’s cloud-based SaaS platform. They are sent remotely to iLOQ’s app running on the end user’s smartphone and can be quickly and easily updated and canceled as access needs change. The user activates the app, holds their smartphone against the padlock and, if they have the correct access rights, the lock opens.
“In partnership with iLOQ, Everest identified an operational solution to better protect our assets, obtain superior access intelligence at our sites, and provide enhanced ease of site access to our customers. We are delighted to partner with iLOQ to become the first U.S. tower owner using battery-free smart locks. With our rapidly expanding portfolio, it is essential to deliver our customers the highest quality of service and protection,” states Matt Newton, CEO of Everest Infrastructure Partners.
Time-restricted access and real-time audit trail reports are designed to ensure only the right people have access to the right sites at the right times. Security is underlined with a TLS-protected client-server communications encryption of sensitive data.
“We have already deployed our ground-breaking, battery-free locking systems in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Thanks to this partnership with Everest, we are honored to also be entering the U.S. market,” concludes Joni Lampinen, General Manager, iLOQ USA.
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