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Not an island: Why integration is the future of key & asset management

By Hector Melendez, Technical Director, Traka Americas
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“…But does it integrate?” That’s the question I hear in nearly every conversation—whether I’m talking to a utilities operator, a hospital facilities director, a corrections sergeant, or a data center manager. And they’re right to ask.

In complex, high-accountability environments, standalone systems just don’t cut it anymore. The need for connected, responsive, real-time visibility across platforms is no longer a luxury—it’s the expectation.

At Traka, we’ve always approached access control with one core belief: Key and asset management should never live on an island.

Integration by design

TrakaWEB was built for integration. Our platform enables customers to seamlessly align their broader security ecosystem with Traka systems. It fits into your workflow, complements your existing tools, and enhances—rather than disrupts—your security strategy.

We currently integrate with Lenel, Genetec, CLIQ, Gallagher Command Centre, Honeywell, Microsoft Active Directory, and many more.

We’re proud to support a growing list of integration partners—and we’re always expanding. If your system isn’t listed, we want to hear from you.

Powered by ASSA ABLOY, built for flexibility

As part of the ASSA ABLOY family, Traka benefits from world-class innovation, shared platforms, and close collaboration that accelerate deployment and strengthen system compatibility. That means we’re not just able to integrate—we’re positioned to do it efficiently and intelligently.

Whether it’s biometric verification in a hospital, mobile credentials on a construction site, or time-based access for a subcontractor at a secure energy facility, TrakaWEB adapts to the real-world needs of your environment.

Serving a diverse range of industries

While access control conversations often center on critical infrastructure, Traka’s reach extends far beyond utilities and energy. Our solutions deliver results in sectors where secure access, accountability, and visibility are essential.

  • Law enforcement: Automating weapons and evidence tracking to strengthen chain of custody and officer accountability
  • Healthcare: Managing secure, auditable access to sensitive areas and medical equipment in 24/7 environments •
  • Construction: Preventing lost tools and delays with real-time access to mobile assets and heavy equipment
  • Cruise lines: Controlling access for rotating staff across global ports and vessels, with centralized visibility
  • Mining & remote operations: Enforcing time-restricted, role-based access in rugged, high-risk environments
  • Data Centers: Securing physical access to server rooms and equipment racks to support zero-trust architecture

The industries may differ—but the challenges are often the same: limited visibility, too much manual oversight, and unnecessary risk.

Integration in action

Take a healthcare system, for example, where a clinician’s badge is deactivated due to compliance issues. Without integration, that same clinician might still access controlled substances or diagnostic equipment.

But with TrakaWEB integrated into the hospital’s access control system:

  • Access is revoked automatically
  • Critical equipment stays secure
  • Every action is logged
  • Compliance becomes proactive, not reactive

Now apply that same scenario to a power plant technician, a police officer, or a construction foreman. The value stays the same: automated control, improved accountability, and significantly reduced risk.

Looking ahead

Access management is evolving. It’s no longer just about keys and cabinets—it’s about data, interoperability, and real-time decision-making. Whether your environment is high-tech or high-turnover, Traka helps you connect the dots between your people, your systems, and your mission.

If you're still managing access manually, or your systems aren’t speaking to each other, let’s talk. We’re expanding our integration capabilities every day—and we’re eager to help organizations take access control to the next level.

We love a challenge. If your integration need isn’t on our list yet, reach out—because we specialize in turning the “impossible” into reality.

Explore our full list of integration partners and capabilities.

  • Critical infrastructure
  • Data centers
  • Healthcare
  • Law enforcement
  • Mining
  • Utilities
  • Traka Americas

Hector Melendez

Technical Director, Traka Americas