ASSA ABLOY’s eCLIQ smart key technology wins prestigious 2023 awards

November 17, 2023

More than 700 international brands competed for the renowned PLUS X AWARD this year. International and independent expert jurors selected the 2023 winners in the world’s largest innovation prize for technology, sport and lifestyle, across more than 80 industries*. ASSA ABLOY’s eCLIQ smart key-based access control solution was among them.

The PLUS X AWARD is awarded in seven categories: innovation, quality, design, ergonomics, ecology, ease of use and functionality. Products are permitted to carry a quality seal permanently for their relevant awarded categories.

This renowned seal indicates products which genuinely stand out from the crowd. It underlines the value-added, outstanding features of the awarded products — and helps consumers and end-users to make more informed product choices.

ASSA ABLOY’s eCLIQ electronic locking system was awarded the 2023 PLUS X AWARD in four separate categories: innovation, quality, ease of use, and functionality.

Four recognitions for eCLIQ programmable key access control

“We are very proud of this great recognition for our eCLIQ products. This motivates us to continue our success,” says Mathias Leichtle, Marketing Manager DACH Region at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions.

The innovative eCLIQ solution is a fully electronic key access management system which offers a high level of protection against both physical and digital tampering, as well as other intelligent attacks.

The integrated chip-based technology is extremely robust. Waterproof and programmable, eCLIQ keys simplify decentralized administration. They are familiar and user-friendly to operate, powered by long-lasting standard batteries or innovative energy-harvesting technology.

“Customers who choose eCLIQ can bring almost any opening at their site into an intelligent access management system,” adds Stephan Schulz, CLIQ Product Manager at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA. “A range of more than 60 durable eCLIQ cylinders secure lifts, machines, mailboxes, cabinets and more with the same control as doors. The software is easy to use. Plus all eCLIQ cylinders have a high-quality flush fit, so they don’t look like part of an electronic locking system. It is powerful access control that does not draw attention.”

The ecosystem is particularly popular in the industry, healthcare and infrastructure sectors — all of which demand high levels of both security and flexibility from an access control solution.

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