Phunware teams up with top electronic access control systems maker SALTO Systems

Phunware Inc (NASDAQ:PHUN) said Friday it has struck a new partnership agreement with SALTO Systems, one of the world’s top five manufacturers of electronic access control systems. SALTO specializes in battery-operated, radio-frequency identification (RFID) locking systems for a variety of industries worldwide, including commercial, education, multi-family residential, healthcare, government, transport, hospitality and leisure, and entertainment.  Phunware said the new partnership agreement allows SALTO to sell an integrated mobile access control platform, which eliminates the need for physical access cards within an easy-to-use mobile application portfolio provided by Phunware. READ: Phunware adds HID mobile access integration for MaaS platform deployments “SALTO has led the access control industry in developing smart mobile electronic locking solutions. We’ve developed a strong integration with Phunware and we’re grateful to continue partnering to build upon our foundation to deliver a seamless and reliable experience trusted by end-users across a variety of industries,” Steve Burk, director of marketing-SALTO North America said in a statement. Austin-based Phunware said its customers can easily engage, manage and monetize their mobile audiences using its Location-Based Services and Mobile Engagement software. Its flagship Multiscreen-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform activates immersive mobile experiences both on and off-premise, while enhancing operations, productivity and profitability. “Phunware’s seamless integration with SALTO provides our customers the security, flexibility, efficiency, and usability of SALTO’s mobile access solution within our MaaS platform,” said Phunware CEO Alan Knitowski. “We look forward to supporting the distribution of a simple to use and extremely efficient mobile solution across SALTO’s global footprint in order to transform the digital human experience for their mobile customers.” Phunware's stock recently increased by 10.3% to $1.28 a share in pre-market trading.  Contact the author: patrick@proactiveinvestors.com Follow him on Twitter @PatrickMGraham