Offline physical access control using NFC
Telcred is a research based startup company that develops solutions for next generation access control systems. These will allow NFC devices, including mobile phones, to be used for access control instead of, or in addition to, traditional keys and smart cards.
Managing physical keys and traditional smart cards is both inefficient and insecure. This is especially true in large organizations with many users who need temporary access to restricted areas. Users need to see an administrator to get a key or a card with proper access rights and then again to return it. This process can take considerable time and there is a high risk of keys and cards getting lost, stolen, copied or simply not returned. By instead using NFC devices for access control, these problems can be greatly reduced. Time-limited access rights are sent straight to the device, over the air or over the Internet, and there is no need to return anything.
Telcred's patented technology offers unique advantages such as strong security, support for offline readers, and excellent scalability.
Latest news
Telcred gets seed funding from business angels and Innovationsbron, 2011-11-17
Telcred has raised approx. 250 kEUR in seed funding from business angels and the Swedish state owned organization Innovationsbron. More info here (in Swedish).
Telcred at Mobile Future in Kista Nov 10, 2011-11-08
Telcred will be at Mobile Future 2011, which takes place on Nov 10 in Kista, Stockholm. If you are visiting, come by our booth in the exhibition and have a chat with us!
Telcred and Schneider Electric announce partnership, 2011-10-18
Today at SecTech 2011, Telcred and Schneider Electric announced that they form a partnership around NFC and physical access control. Under the terms of the partnership Telcred's current products will be made available to Schneider Electric's customers, and the companies will also investigate opportunities to jointly develop new product offerings. Read more in the press release (in Swedish).
