SALTO Systems has been recognized by CIOReview Magazine as the recipient of “Top 20 Facilities Management Solution Companies - 2019,” based on our proprietary methodology, reflecting its position in the industry. This profile has been developed by the CIOReview research and editorial team based on insights from an interview with Bill Wood, North America President.

SALTO Systems
Open Doors to a Smarter and More Secure World

Bill Wood, North America President

“The old way won’t open new doors,” begins Bill Wood, president North America, SALTO Systems, as he touches upon how the needs of some of the world’s largest facilities have gone well beyond the capabilities and reach of traditional electronic or mechanical key solutions. In a world where the risk to security looms large, Wood believes that innovation and new capabilities in the digital era are “key” to success. The team at SALTO Systems has been and is continuing to lead the charge to build new capabilities and functionalities that were previously impossible and can dramatically change the status quo in the realm of access control. Their modus operandi: shed old methodologies and rapidly embrace the modern electronic and information technologies to devise a world-class access control system.

SALTO Systems was born with a singular focus on developing electronic locking systems that allow managing, securing and controlling various elements in an organization through a single platform, increase the visibility and improve building performance as well as user experience. “We are a mile ahead of the traditional electronic access control solutions that people are using in their facilities to open doors. Our innovative, advanced and highly-flexible electronic locking solutions empower businesses to accomplish not just safety and security goals but also improve their operational intelligence, and customer and employee experience at a lower cost,” says Wood. “Our solutions are extended to many more openings or ‘doors’ in a building compared to traditional offerings. These extensions provide operational insights that no other application in the industry is capable of delivering.”

SALTO Systems manufactures both the hardware elements that are used to secure a facility as well as the management platforms necessary to operate those. The company has meticulously developed a powerful and flexible access control software—ProAccess SPACE. This on-premise platform with a full HTML5 interface leverages the SALTO Virtual Network (SVN)—a technology that provides the flexibility for an access control system to grow from a small number of doors and users to a large number of doors and users as required. It is configured, controlled and managed in real time with just a click of a mouse. Changing or deleting access rights, downloading audit trail information from the escutcheons and cylinders, collecting the battery status and much more is done in real-time in a very efficient way. Even if the radio link is interrupted or breaks down, the system will continue to work, as the virtual network of the battery-operated escutcheons and cylinders remains operative through SALTO SVN.

ProAccess SPACE utilizes SVN to manage openings and wire-free devices and enables the distribution and maintenance of user privileges with Salto data-on-card and the read/write capabilities of each device.

Our solutions are extended to many more openings or ‘doors’ in a building compared to traditional offerings

As a result, the control locations (typically entrance/exits) can be connected online via BLUEnet RF technology, instead of traditionally wired network connections. “This connection facilitates the updating and synchronization process of the data-on-the-card system, enabling expansion of control throughout the facility without the need of additional wiring and RF infrastructure. This brings about a significant reduction in installation costs as well as simplifying the hardware itself,” adds Wood. “While organizations today struggle to find the right talent, our solutions enable the critical operations to be easily managed and maintained without specialized technical support staff needed at every level.” This flexibility, coupled with the company’s simplified approach to extending centralized management and control features far exceeds the applications that were traditionally limited to just simple mechanical keys.

From commercial, education, government, healthcare, to hospitality, leisure and entertainment, and transport—SALTO Systems serves all verticals. While education and multi-dwelling units form large markets, the company is currently focusing on co-working and co-living spaces. “All verticals where there is high turnover and demand for high-service tend to gravitate toward a solution like ours,” says Wood. One such case was when International Workspace Group (IWG) approached SALTO for electronic locking solutions for their facilities. At the outset, the client had multiple solution providers; they wanted to isolate down on a single solution set to have uniform operations and use cases for their staff and customers globally. SALTO Systems launched a custom web and mobile solution for IWG in 2017. “Since then all of their new centers across the globe have been outfitted with our products and solutions. They have improved their customer experience significantly. Instead of managing physical keys, IWG now enables network opportunities for its customers around the world with mobile keys and automation to grant access that saves them time and helps their operation to move efficiently,” Wood extols.

The uniqueness of SALTO Systems stems from its ability to work closely with the end users and deliver value by innovating and developing on their challenge. Wood adds, “Continuing this innovation streak; we look forward to empowering others to be successful which is directly proportional to our success.” Later in the year, the company plans a big reveal of a new game-changing platform.

SALTO Systems

Suffusing Physical Security Needs through Smart and Standalone Access Control

Monday, June 24, 2019

In a world where the risk to security appears large, sophisticated access control brings with it innovation and new success-driven capabilities to the digital era.

FREMONT, CA: SALTO Systems excitingly showcases SALTO NEO Cylinder – a new electronic cylinder that is designed to be installed on standard doors, server racks, gates, cabinets, electric switches, sliding doors and more, and offers better functionality than any other cylinder on the market.

SALTO Systems Emphasizes Importance of Facial Recognition

Monday, May 15, 2023

SALTO Systems’ integration of Cognitec and TouchByte technologies will help the company to foster the development of touchless access control systems.

SAN SABASTIAN - SALTO Systems, a provider of smart access control solutions, states that it is committed to the use of biometric technology as the future of access control.

In the past two years, the company stresses that it has aimed to accelerate the development of frictionless access control solutions through various strategic investments.

SALTO Systems points out the digital revolution has transformed society. Entire industries have been reimagined, and peoples’ professional lives, education, and leisure time have evolved beyond recognition. Digital credentials, digital identities, and facial recognition are becoming the standard across all industries, with automatic face recognition emerging as a key technology to address the market’s needs.

In 2022, SALTO Systems acquired Cognitec, a growing player in the face recognition arena. The company boasts that it was already a significant move toward enhancing its access control solutions through biometrics and using face recognition technology to facilitate a frictionless smart access experience. By integrating its flagship FaceVACS algorithm, powered by

“Our acquisition of Touchbyte is a natural step forward in our mission to bring innovative and cutting-edge technology to the access control market,” comments Marc Handels, chief technology & innovation officer at SALTO Systems.

“With our future face recognition solution, we aim to provide our customers with a secure and frictionless way of accessing their buildings and facilities.”

SALTO Systems Acquires TouchByte

According to SALTO, Cognitec’s technologies complementing smart devices will bring a whole new range of capabilities to its portfolio of products to enable additional use cases in applications across several industries.

SALTO Systems continues by noting, through its recent acquisition of TouchByte, a U.K.-based technology company focused on facial recognition, it intends to accelerate the development and time-to-market of the first and most advanced face recognition access control solution by realizing Cognitec’s algorithm potential through TouchByte’s solutions portfolio and face management platform.

The company adds that by bringing TouchByte under the SALTO Group umbrella reinforces its commitment to innovation and the development of new technologies.

Meet Salto's Newest BLUEnet Wireless Device: The IQ Mini

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Salto’s latest BLUEnet Wireless peripheral has a smaller design, more flexibility, and the best of Salto’s cloud-based access control capabilities.

Today, we are announcing IQ3 Mini Gateway, the smallest-ever BLUEnet Wireless peripheral, which is now available in an even smaller device. The Salto IQ3 Mini combines the best of Salto hardware and software capabilities into a small and versatile design. With advanced BLUEnet wireless technology, it meets the demands of modern cloud-based access control applications.

The small, innovative IQ3 Mini form factor device of Salto works in tandem with on-device IQ3 Gateways to help deliver more flexibility and capability. It simplifies network infrastructure while keeping everything secure and connected.

Don’t let the size fool you: the compact IQ3 Mini is a powerful and versatile solution for a wide range of uses. It provides direct and secure connectivity to the Salto cloud ecosystem, adding online features, BLUEnet connectivity, and SVN interoperability with other Salto smart locking devices.

The IQ3 Mini’s wall-plug design setup takes just minutes to install and configure. Its powerful technology easily creates the BLUEnet network, quickly communicating with the access control cloud for system management and maintenance via a secure connection over the local network.

An even more connected smart building packed with helpful features.

In addition to connectivity support for the Salto BLUEnet Wireless network, the IQ3 Mini has built-in SVN-Flex technology, which quickly and securely connects smart locking devices like unit doors and readers (increasing SVN credentials update point capacity based on BLUEnet Wireless technology). This allows smart access network access points and devices to work together as a team, resulting in faster response times and improved security.

For an even better connected BLUEnet experience and to facilitate the commissioning process for installers, the IQ3 Mini allows users to connect and control up to four BLUEnet devices. The Salto IQ3 Mini is also outfitted with the versatile USB port and has input voltage of 5V. It includes standard encryption communications that meet the highest industry security ratings.

Available in white, the Salto IQ3 Mini is available for pre-order today and will hit shelves in September.

Top 20 Facilities Management Solution Companies - 2019

Company
SALTO Systems

Management
Bill Wood, North America President

Description
SALTO Systems develops electronic access control solutions that allow managing, securing, and controlling various elements in an organization through a single platform

SALTO Systems Open Doors to a Smarter and More Secure World