SSH Student Housing

Automated key transfer within student housing organization

Reference

Use environment

Region

The Netherlands

Industry

Student housing

Year

2024

About the customer

SSH does everything they can to make student life a little easier. Not only do they provide affordable and good housing, they also help students to meet up with each other. They provide a consistent service and deliver the quality and results that students can rely on. They are open to new ideas, adapt to changing conditions and embrace new challenges.

About the project

There is a high turnover of residents in student housing. Some 8,000 moves take place annually within SSH. Student life often involves long nights and early mornings and many students come from abroad and don’t speak the language. SSH required a secure as well as a flexible and easy-to-use access management solution.

The solution

SSH chose the iLOQ S50 mobile access solution which is not only battery-free but also keyless. Doors can be opened with a smartphone.

Thanks to iLOQ’s API, issuing keys and revoking access rights takes place remotely and in real time, maximizing security and minimizing costs and administration.

In planning, implementation and service, SSH worked closely iLOQ’s partner – ISERO.

Access management has become easier and more secure for SSH

Battery-free and keyless operation

The doors are battery-free, wireless and can be operated with a smartphone, eliminating the need for a physical key or WiFi connection. This is ideal for students who always have the key (their smartphone) in their pocket.

Integration increases efficiency

iLOQ’s solution is integrated with SSH’s own online platform through an API link. This has provided many automation options, for example, when issuing keys. After receiving an email, students can quickly and easily install their iLOQ key on their smartphone.

Easier key management through automation

When a student is assigned a room, they get a lease with an effective date. When the contract comes into effect, the student receives an email with the link to upload their iLOQ key. When the lease expires, their access rights are automatically revoked. With 8,000 moves per year, this automation saves an awful lot of time.

High level of security

There are no risks related to lost, stolen or unreturned physical keys. Access rights are assigned and revoked according to the student’s accommodation lease.

“The API integration allowed us to fully automate the issuing of keys and revoking of access rights, which was really a decisive argument for getting started with iLOQ.”

Ronald de Lange

Manager of I&A and Residential Innovation, SSH Student Housing

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