Unlocking the Future: Nedap & iLOQ’s Alliance for Green Security

GROENLO, THE NETHERLANDS – December 03, 2025

In the world of business innovation, true disruption often occurs not with a single invention, but at the intersection of powerful, converging trends. A new strategic technology partnership announced today between Dutch security leader Nedap and Finnish innovator iLOQ is a prime example. By combining Nedap’s robust AEOS access control platform with iLOQ’s revolutionary battery-free locking systems, the two companies are doing more than just integrating products; they are charting a course for a future where physical security is inherently sustainable, seamlessly mobile, and intelligently unified.

This collaboration arrives as organizations face mounting pressure to upgrade their security infrastructure while simultaneously meeting ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. The traditional model of battery-powered electronic locks, while an improvement on mechanical keys, creates a hidden burden of waste, maintenance costs, and energy consumption. The Nedap-iLOQ alliance directly confronts this challenge, signaling a significant shift in how businesses will protect their most critical assets.

The Sustainable Edge in a Powered-Down World

At the heart of this partnership is iLOQ's game-changing technology. Unlike conventional electronic locks that require frequent battery replacements or complex wiring, iLOQ’s smart locks are self-powered. Their solutions harvest the necessary energy either from the kinetic motion of a key being inserted or, more critically for a mobile-first world, from the Near Field Communication (NFC) signal of a smartphone. This isn’t just a marginal improvement; it’s a fundamental rethinking of lock engineering.

The operational and environmental implications are profound. For a large enterprise managing thousands of access points across multiple facilities, the logistics and costs of replacing batteries are a constant drain on resources. Eliminating batteries eradicates this entire maintenance cycle, reducing labor costs and operational disruptions. More importantly, it prevents tons of toxic battery waste from entering landfills annually. iLOQ’s own data suggests their technology has already saved tens of thousands of kilograms of battery waste, a compelling metric for any sustainability officer.

This focus on energy efficiency and waste reduction makes the combined solution particularly attractive for sectors with vast, distributed infrastructure. By removing a critical point of failure—the battery—the locks offer enhanced reliability in harsh or remote environments where consistent power and frequent maintenance are not guaranteed.

A Mobile Revolution in Your Pocket

The move towards sustainability is paralleled by an equally powerful trend: the consumerization of enterprise technology. Employees and customers now expect the same frictionless experience from their workplace tools as they get from their personal devices. The key, quite literally, is the smartphone. The mobile access control market is projected to surge from just over $1 billion in 2022 to nearly $5 billion by 2032, a testament to the demand for keyless, contactless entry.

This is where Nedap's expertise comes into play. Its AEOS platform is a highly scalable and open system, already designed to support mobile credentials through the Nedap Wallet for Apple and Google platforms. The deep integration with iLOQ's NFC-powered locks will create a harmonized, mobile-first ecosystem. A user will be able to approach any door—from a main corporate entrance managed by a traditional online reader to a remote cabinet secured with an iLOQ lock—and gain access with a simple tap of their phone.

“The world is clearly moving toward unifying security systems and access through your phone,” explains Jeroen van Os, Commercial Integrations Manager at Nedap Security. “Through this partnership, we can offer customers an integrated solution that is easier to use, simple to manage, and fully prepared for a mobile-first future.”

This unified approach simplifies life for both the end-user, who no longer needs to juggle multiple cards or fobs, and the administrator, who can manage all access rights, for all types of doors, from a single, centralized platform.

Securing Tomorrow's Critical Assets

The partnership explicitly targets sectors where security failures are not an option: critical infrastructure, utilities, industry, and healthcare. In these high-stakes environments, the benefits of the integrated solution move beyond convenience and become a matter of operational resilience and public safety.

For a utility company, managing access to thousands of remote substations and equipment cabinets is a logistical nightmare. The Nedap-iLOQ solution allows them to grant time-limited, digitally-tracked access to a field technician's smartphone, eliminating the risk of lost or stolen physical keys. The battery-free nature of the locks ensures they function reliably in extreme temperatures and remote locations, drastically reducing maintenance overhead.

In healthcare, the benefits are equally compelling. Hospitals are complex environments requiring granular access control to protect patient data, secure pharmacies, and manage staff movement. A mobile-first, contactless system enhances hygiene—a critical factor in clinical settings. Furthermore, the ability to instantly issue or revoke access credentials via the AEOS platform is crucial for managing a dynamic workforce of doctors, nurses, and temporary staff while ensuring compliance with stringent regulations like HIPAA.

Reshaping the Competitive Landscape

The access control market is dominated by established giants like Assa Abloy, HID Global, and Allegion, which offer extensive, often proprietary, ecosystems. The Nedap-iLOQ alliance carves out a unique competitive position by championing an open-platform philosophy combined with a best-in-class, sustainable hardware innovation.

Nedap's AEOS platform is built on open standards, giving customers the flexibility to integrate with a wide range of other security systems, from video surveillance to intruder alarms. This prevents vendor lock-in and allows organizations to build a security solution tailored to their specific needs. By adding iLOQ's specialized locks to this ecosystem, the partnership offers a compelling alternative to a one-size-fits-all approach.

“Our collaboration with Nedap brings iLOQ’s battery-free technology within reach for large enterprises seeking high-quality access solutions,” states Ferry Nekkers, Sales Director Europe at iLOQ. “With AEOS as an open platform and iLOQ smart locks as a proven mobile access solution, we jointly deliver a combination that strikes the perfect balance between security, sustainability, and ease of use.”

With the first integrated features expected to launch in the first quarter of 2026, this partnership is not just a new product offering. It is a strategic response to the evolving demands of the modern enterprise, providing a blueprint for how to build security systems that are not only stronger and smarter, but also greener and more user-centric than ever before.