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Siemens announces collaboration with LEGIC, revealing Building X Security Manager

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Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced the launch of a mobile access offering for Building X Security Manager, based on Apple Wallet and a collaboration with LEGIC.

By integrating LEGIC Connect into the Siemens application, users can now enjoy a seamless connection to Apple Wallet.

Security Manager

Security Manager is a cloud-based application to manage access control in buildings.

The new solution is an extension of the existing Siemens Building X Security Manager app and enables its users to conveniently and securely use their Apple devices, such as iPhone or Apple Watch to enter buildings faster by tapping a compatible card reader.

Apple Wallet

Apple Wallet is an app that securely organises credit, debit and identity cards, keys and more in one place.

Once badges are activated, users can hold their device near a door’s Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled lock to seamlessly access secured areas.

With Express Mode, they don’t need to unlock their device to use their badge in Apple Wallet.

If an iPhone needs to be charged, people can still access buildings for up to five hours with Power Reserve.

The company notes that for building owners and security managers, Apple Wallet provides a trusted and secure platform for mobile credentials as stored directly on the devices, including built-in privacy and security features of iPhones and Apple Watches.

At the same time, it increases the efficiency and sustainability of building access by eliminating the need to open an app or present a traditional, plastic access key.

“As natural as using their device for payments”

Rahul Chillar, Executive Vice President, Software, Siemens Smart Infrastructure Buildings commented: “By collaborating with Apple and LEGIC, our Building X customers can enhance their experience when entering buildings.

“They will benefit from a streamlined access method that feels as natural as using their device for payments, leveraging a familiar and intuitive interface.”

Chillar concluded: “We will also be using it for our own Siemens’ buildings.”

Building X

Building X is a digital building platform that supports customers to digitalise, manage and optimise their building operations.

This is said to improve user experience, performance and sustainability.

Building X is part of Siemens Xcelerator, an open digital business platform which the company claims enables customers to accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster and at scale.

Intersec 2025

Together with LEGIC, Siemens will showcase the Building X Security Manager integration into Apple Wallet at Intersec 2025 fair in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The event takes place from 14 to 16 January 2025.

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