Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced the integration of its Building X Security Manager with Apple Wallet, introducing a new mobile access solution that enables digital building access credentials. The integration allows users to store and manage their building access permissions directly in Apple Wallet, eliminating the need for physical access cards. The advancement builds upon Apple’s expanded NFC capabilities and secure element access for developers, which has enabled more sophisticated digital credential implementations.
The Building X Security Manager forms part of Siemens’ comprehensive portfolio designed to address urbanization and climate change challenges by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. The digital solution aims to streamline building access management while maintaining high security standards, following similar innovations in the mobile access control space like Suprema’s Mobile Access platform, which has helped establish smartphones as trusted credentials for physical security.
The mobile access offering provides users with a streamlined experience for building entry. Users can add their access credentials to Apple Wallet through a simple process, allowing them to use their iPhone or Apple Watch for building access. The solution uses the same secure element technology that Apple employs for other digital credentials, including mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs that have been rolling out across multiple U.S. states.
According to Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s announcement, the integration with Apple Wallet is now available globally. The solution represents Siemens’ broader strategy of developing technology that transforms everyday experiences while contributing to environmental protection and community advancement. The approach matches the growing trend toward digital credentials, as highlighted by CISA’s recent mobile security guidelines emphasizing the importance of secure digital authentication methods.
The Building X platform, which includes this new security feature, serves as an AI-enabled suite of applications that helps optimize building operations and enhance user experiences. The mobile access integration represents one component of Siemens’ larger initiative to create intelligent, adaptive infrastructure solutions, incorporating advanced security features similar to those seen in modern digital identity systems.
Sources: Siemens Press Release, WebWire, ESG News
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