Colorado-based Wavelynx Technologies, a leading provider of secure interoperable access control solutions, is the first to support the use of NFC wallet solutions based on MIFARE technology on iOS and Android devices in 2023. This technological breakthrough is a game-changer for facility managers, allowing access control solutions to cover all users and integrate seamlessly with existing equipment.
"Robert Lydic, President of Wavelynx, said that this service can cover two major platforms, which means that no matter what device users use, they can use NFC wallet credentials." This new generation of NFC-based mobile credentials can be implemented in daily life for everyone. It provides interconnection with familiar devices and provides a consistent usage experience.
Lydic noted: “Using NFC mobile wallets to access access has revolutionized the user experience. In terms of convenience, it’s hard to beat. In terms of user experience, its speed, ease of use and high reliability are all impressive. Very impressive. In terms of information security, user data is stored directly on the device itself, which is extremely safe.”
In contrast, why choose NFC instead of Bluetooth technology? Wavelynx has tried to use Bluetooth technology to create mobile credentials. However, Bluetooth has obvious shortcomings in access control, especially poor performance in scalability, information security, and cross-device consistency.
In response to this issue, Lydic explained: "NFC is undoubtedly a better choice, especially for those users looking for a solution that is widely scalable and includes mobile functions. NFC mobile wallets have the advantages of security, scalability, user-friendliness, etc., and are comparable to Bluetooth In comparison, NFC has more advantages in information security and consistent user experience."
Wavelynx selected NXP’s MIFARE DESFire product as the foundation of its access control solution. These products are fully compatible with NFC and provide a high degree of information security, preventing the cloning or sharing of credentials and using AES encryption to protect authentication. In addition, MIFARE DESFire also supports multi-application and multi-site solutions, providing users with more application scenarios.
"Our cooperation with NXP MIFARE naturally extends to the NXP MIFARE 2GO cloud service." Lydic said.
Regarding the upgrade of existing infrastructure, Lydic emphasized: "Wavelynx's card readers are based on multiple technology systems and can be easily upgraded from low-frequency RFID solutions such as Proximity to smart cards and mobile credentials based on MIFARE and NFC. Upgrade of infrastructure This can be done slowly or all at once, depending on our customers and their end users.”
For Wavelynx, the application of NFC electronic wallet is just the beginning. The company is already present in various vertical markets in access control and plans to address a wide range of use cases including commercial, enterprise, multifamily and higher education.
Lydic is confident about the future of NFC technology: "The e-wallet experience far exceeds all existing products in the field of access control. In every sub-field we serve, the speed of e-wallet adoption is amazing."
The application of NXP's MIFARE technology in the field of access control provides strong support for safe, convenient and reliable access control solutions, bringing new experiences and possibilities to users.