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Incedo access management from ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is created for businesses on the move, who need a flexible security solution which grows with them. Now security managers managing an Incedo Business solution can work remotely, too — while maintaining complete control over their building’s access points. Incedo connects security software and hardware within a single, seamless platform. To accommodate the restless change and disruption of modern business life, Incedo enables scaling up or down on demand. And now, new Incedo Business Cloud management keeps security and facility managers in control of their premises from wherever they happen to be right now. Cost-efficient subscription Incedo Business Cloud solves many pressing daily challenges of access management. Managers no longer need to be on-site to handle day-to-day security. Incedo Business Cloud operates securely 24/7 from any PC with an internet connection. Installing the system is easy, with no complex integrations needed. Software updates are regular and automatic, with real-time reports and analytics available with a few clicks. Incedo Business Cloud works out of the box via a cost-efficient subscription service: no more waiting around for engineer callouts. Onboarding is fast and hassle-free. And security managers can feel confident about confidentiality: business and user data are safeguarded with an Information Security Management System certified to ISO/IEC 27001. Cloud-based management Recent report finds 78% of IT decision-makers anticipate growing their reliance on cloud solutions going forward According to the Wireless Access Control Report 2021, over a third of companies now use cloud-based management to power their access control. This proportion is likely to grow in the years ahead, as working practices become ever more mobile and the notion of being ‘at work’ describes a state of being, rather than a specific place. Indeed, another recent report finds 78% of IT decision-makers anticipate growing their reliance on cloud solutions going forward. A cloud solution makes access management easier and more convenient, helping companies to design security administration processes which are streamlined, location-independent and efficient. For any size of organisation, switching to Incedo Business Cloud implements this powerful access control with no high upfront costs and ongoing cost-effectiveness. Managing access control “A cloud software solution makes budgeting more predictable for facility and security managers,” says Kevin Hoare, EAC Product Unit Director at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEA. “It removes the need to hire additional in-house IT support and maintenance teams: you know ahead of time how much resource to allocate and can scale infrastructure up or down quickly. The business benefits of ‘managing access rights from anywhere’ drive ever greater demand for cloud solutions within security and beyond.” “Survey data shows the way companies manage access control will continue to be a mixed picture, with both locally hosted and off-site cloud solutions for Access Control as a Service,” he adds. “This is why, when launching our Incedo ecosystem, we give users the choice.” Migration between Incedo’s local and cloud management options is always seamless in any direction, ensuring total flexibility for any business. Appropriate management system Incedo Business Cloud makes access control more efficient for everyone, from installers to end-users Incedo Business Cloud makes access control more efficient for everyone, from installers to end-users. A modular, platform approach makes both procurement and operation simpler. Managers choose the security hardware and credentials they need together with the appropriate management system. Award-winning ASSA ABLOY wireless digital locks and wired ASSA ABLOY wall readers secure the doors. A choice of card and token credentials — or mobile keys on a smartphone — helps users enjoy safe and convenient access to, and movement around, the premises. New Incedo-enabled hardware from ASSA ABLOY and third-party providers will continue to be made available within the evolving Incedo ecosystem. Remote access management Add doors or locations, and switch between local and cloud management, as often as required. Incedo guarantees flexibility and scalability in every direction, to meet security needs today and in the future. “This latest enhancement of our Incedo solution makes comprehensive, real-time, remote access management into a reality. Incedo will keep premises secure and filter access intelligently, to manage the ever-changing movement of people across multiple sites — from anywhere. Your business is not static, and there is no reason why your security should be.” says Stephanie Ordan, VP Digital and Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEA. Incedo™ Business Cloud embodies ASSA ABLOY’s vision to create a safer and more open world, keeping everyone on the move together.

One French town just north of Paris faced familiar key management challenges. Each person in their Municipal Technical Centre had to carry approximately forty physical keys. If a single key was lost or stolen, for even one door, all compromised cylinders had to be changed. To prevent unauthorised access, all the keys had to be replaced, too — at great expense. Key duplication costs were mounting. “One lost key cost from €3,000 to €4,000 for changing cylinders and replacing the keys,” explains Fabrice Girard, Territorial Technician at the Villiers-le-Bel Municipal Technical Centre. Administrators can program access rights for every CLIQ key, padlock or cylinder using the Web ManagerTo fix their expensive lost key problem, Villiers-le-Bel city administrators chose to combine ABLOY’s mechanical PROTEC2 and CLIQ electromechanical locking within the same flexible, key-based access control system. Almost 500 CLIQ wireless cylinders, 850 programmable, battery-powered CLIQ keys, plus programming devices and wireless CLIQ padlocks, have been deployed in a multi-year, rolling upgrade programme. CLIQ Web Manager software Now, with CLIQ, lost or stolen keys are cancelled instantly using the CLIQ Web Manager software. The Web Manager works securely inside a standard browser, with no software installation needed. Administrators can program access rights for every CLIQ key, padlock or cylinder using the Web Manager. They filter access to specific sites and doors according to the precise needs of every city employee. “CLIQ Web Manager is a very easy and pleasant system to use every day,” says Fabrice Girard. CLIQ also saves time for the city’s security team, because staff no longer must return to the Technical Centre to collect the keys for multiple sites. Authorised users carry a single, programmable, battery-powered CLIQ key, where all their individually tailored access rights are stored. Wireless system to enhance safety We wanted a wireless system with reduced maintenance costs and increased safety"“We wanted a wireless system with reduced maintenance costs and increased safety,” adds Fabrice Girard. “CLIQ met all these requirements.” The city has already rolled out CLIQ beyond their Municipal Technical Centre to 10 local schools. Using the CLIQ Web Manager, security staff can track exactly who has been granted access to every school site — critical for these sensitive premises and to improving overall school safety. Plans are in place to equip Villiers-le-Bel’s 12 remaining schools with CLIQ within 2 to 3 years, including canteens and boiler rooms. Because CLIQ can be deployed and scaled flexibly, the city’s dedicated security budget funds this gradual extension of their CLIQ system. CLIQ® technology is secure, user-friendly and scalable across multiple sites — and already trusted in schools, colleges and universities all over Europe. To learn more about CLIQ® key access control, visit campaigns.assaabloyopeningsolutions.eu/cliq

It was recently reported in EU Business News that three in five young people would be unlikely to consider a career in manufacturing. When one couples this with the fact that there has been a steady decline of traditional manufacturing apprenticeships in many European countries, it creates a real risk for a significant skills gap in the industry. If manufacturing isn’t attracting and retaining early talent, this will lead to a skills gap that will ultimately mean less innovation and lower productivity in one of the most vital sectors. Data-driven systems Welcoming new talent into manufacturing is increasingly vital to the sector’s long-term success Welcoming new talent into manufacturing is increasingly vital to the sector’s long-term success. As existing talented workers retire, manufacturing urgently needs early talent to pick up the baton and carry forward the industry, developing the future technologies and helping ASSA ABLOY continue the journey to work smarter, safer, and more sustainably. As early talent enter the workforce, they bring new ways of thinking and different perspectives. While experienced professionals have embraced new technologies over time, early talent often enters the workforce already fluent in digital tools, data-driven systems, and platforms like AI. Together, these complementary strengths can drive innovation and adaptability across the industry Next generation of talent Manufacturing must evolve in how it presents itself to new job seekers To compete for the next generation of talent, manufacturing must evolve in how it presents itself to new job seekers. First, learning and development opportunities are essential. As well as equipping new recruits with technical skills, they demonstrate that manufacturing takes ambition seriously and offers credible, long-term career paths that are dynamic and flexible. By the same token, structured mentorship programmes give employees the feedback and support they need to grow, and ultimately, signal that they will be valued and invested in from day one. Manufacturing also needs to ensure the hiring processes and workplace environments are attractive to job seekers. That means offering a digital-friendly recruitment process, role models that employees can truly look up to, and a focus on wellbeing within the workplace — creating an environment where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to thrive. ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA At ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, they are constantly investing in early talent programmes. Since 2010, their EMEIA Graduate Programme has welcomed over 200 ambitious young professionals onto an 18-month development journey – one that offers real opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to the business. Jack Robinson has been personally involved in shaping this programme over the years, and is proud to say it has achieved a 5-year retention rate of over 90% following completion. This is testament to the programme’s effective support structures and real commitment to the long-term career prospects of all participants. Female representation in STEM Since 2022, female representation in STEM roles across the business has grown by 20% Since 2022, female representation in STEM roles across the business has grown by 20%, and women now hold 27% of management positions. ASSA ABLOY has ambitious targets to continue to grow female representation. Further illustrating the focus on creating a workplace that is inclusive and has a real sense of belonging, 85% of the colleagues now say they feel comfortable being themselves at work. This is 3% above the industry benchmark, though the target remains 100%. These outcomes reflect a meaningful cultural shift and the kind of company ASSA ABLOY is building for the future. Looking ahead Creating a truly future-focused business culture is an ongoing process. The world is evolving quickly – and so must manufacturing. This means constantly improving how companies recruit, support, and retain their employees, while continuing to build an industry that reflects the values and expectations of the modern workforce.