Future of Key and Asset Management on Display at Intersec
As Middle East businesses grow, Traka’s smart key cabinets and asset lockers secure keys and devices, streamline operations, and integrate with existing systems, delivering efficiency and peace of mind.
By: Roshin Roy, Director, Traka
As economic development continues across the Middle East, more companies are establishing or expanding their physical footprint. Commercial construction alone is projected to surpass $400 billion by the end of the decade. With this growth, organizations must not only ensure smooth operations today but also remain flexible enough to adapt to tomorrow’s challenges. Yet, many companies overlook technology in some critical areas of their operations. This is especially true in the management of keys and equipment — a critical area where technology has consistently demonstrated its impact and clear return on investment.
Rethinking Key Management in the Digital Age
Despite advances in access control, physical keys remain essential across industries as both a primary tool and a backup. Many companies still manage them poorly, leaving keys in drawers or on pegboards and logging transactions inconsistently. This creates risks of loss or theft, with little accountability, and managers may not be aware that a key is missing or who last used it for days or weeks. The result is a major security risk if the key falls into the wrong hands, and a costly liability if an entire facility needs to be rekeyed. Operations can grind to a halt while waiting to restore access.
Traka’s Touch Pro intelligent key cabinets are a game-changer for key management. They store keys securely in one location, each attached to an electronic key fob that connects to the cabinet. Managers can assign access based on employee roles, reducing the chance of unauthorised handling. Employees access the cabinet using their badge, PIN code, or biometrics. Every transaction is automatically logged, producing detailed audit reports on demand. If a key isn’t returned on time, managers receive an instant alert, cutting down on wasted hours searching for it. For larger organizations, multiple cabinets can be deployed across facilities, eliminating the need for staff to travel long distances to collect a key. The result: streamlined operations, accountability, and full visibility across sites.
Traka Lockers Streamline Device Security
The same benefits apply to Traka’s asset management lockers, which will also be on display at Intersec. These lockers store and charge shared devices like laptops, tablets, radios, and scanners — all critical for day-to-day operations. Through a feature called First In, First Out, devices that have charged the longest are issued first, ensuring staff always receive assets with full power. Employees can also report faults directly at the locker, removing defective devices from circulation until fixed. Just like with keys, if a device isn’t returned on time, managers know exactly who last checked it out. This approach extends the life of assets, reduces replacement costs, and ensures staff always have working tools on hand.
The real strength of Traka’s solutions lies in integration. Key cabinets and lockers connect seamlessly with existing access control systems. This avoids the need for employees to learn a new standalone platform — a common barrier to adoption. Instead, Traka works as part of the wider security ecosystem. With integrations into leading platforms like Lenel, Siemens, Gallagher, Software House, and others within the ASSA ABLOY family, Traka enhances existing networks rather than replacing them.
Traka’s intelligent cabinets and lockers represent the future of secure operations. They save time, reduce costs, and scale easily to meet future demands. Physical keys will continue to play a vital role in access control, while shared devices become ever more important in industries like logistics and hospitality.
