Leroy Merlin

The Project

The project began as a challenge to modernize the access control system for a large, multi tenant office building. The goal was to implement a secure and efficient solution that could  seamlessly integrate with various building amenities, including turnstiles, a gym, meeting  rooms, and parking. The success of this initial deployment demonstrated the system’s  innovative and flexible nature. Recognizing the need for a unified access solution that could  span multiple corporate and retail environments, the group decided to expand the project. 

We engaged directly with Leroy Merlin‘s team to analyze their specific needs, from managing a  dynamic employee database to providing seamless authentication for various services. This  collaborative process allowed us to address complex challenges, such as the logistics of a  nationwide installation and the constant evolution of project requirements. By building a close  relationship, responding quickly to their needs, and providing an innovative, cloud-native, and  secure product that covers the widest range of doors, we were able to deliver a highly  adaptable and comprehensive solution that provided significant value. 

This partnership transformed the initiative into a large-scale, multi-location rollout across 52  retail stores, fundamentally enhancing how the company managed access for its extensive  workforce of over 8000 employees. 

Details

Location: Italy
Customer: Leroy Merlin
Apartments: The project initially started in an office building and expanded to 50 retail  locations, supporting a user base of over 80,000 employees.

Our Solution

We delivered an innovative digital access control system that provided a secure, scalable, and  user-friendly mobile solution, including a custom app, to meet the client’s complex, evolving  needs.

Main Features

• Custom “Badgy” App: A custom-developed app for digital door opening using Bluetooth  and NFC and for unified employee authentication, eliminating the need for traditional keys  and passwords. 
• Database Integration: Seamless integration with the client’s dynamic employee database  for automated access rights management. 
• Authentication & Access: Unique employee authentication for printers and access to  various amenities like turnstiles, gyms, meeting rooms, and parking. 
• Centralized Management: Remote management and monitoring of access via a dedicated  operational control center. 
• Scalable Architecture: A hybrid smart architecture with online and offline readers,  allowing for easy expansion and adaptability. 
• Flexible Services: The ability to adjust subscriptions and options as the project grew,  supporting a significant increase in users from a few thousand to 10,000. 
• Uniform System: A single, consistent access system for both corporate offices and retail  stores.
• Enhanced Security: Reinforced security with proximity-only access via NFC at specific  entry points, excluding Bluetooth for a higher level of safety.