Picture the chaos: a misplaced key throws a wrench into a contractor's schedule, a new retail tenant is slated to move in, but the old tenant still has the keys, and first responders struggle to access a building during an emergency. These scenarios, all too common with traditional key management methods, can wreak havoc on the efficiency and security of a commercial property.

Today’s K12 schools have to be prepared for anything and everything – especially an emergency. With both natural disaster and active shooter events on the rise, it is critical for schools to implement comprehensive emergency preparedness plans that prioritize the safety and well-being of those inside. These plans most often consist of lockdown, evacuation, and shelter-in-place drills with approximately 98% of public school students actively drilled on lockdown procedures.

Securing smart cities with smart locks might be the next big thing – but what about securing small and mid-sized municipalities and cities that still rely on traditional locks and keys? With so much talk about the use of keyless entry, it seems as though the reliance on physical keys that persists throughout all municipalities has been largely overlooked.