Connected Technologies Integrated Mobile Credentials
The firm added native Apple and Google Wallet support to its Connect ONE platform through a new Farpointe Data partnership.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Connected Technologies has partnered with Farpointe Data to integrate support for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet credentials into its Connect ONE cloud-based access control platform. The integration allows facility managers to use NFC-based digital badges without requiring end-users to download proprietary applications.
Why it matters
This shift accelerates the transition from physical plastic badges to native smartphone credentials, creating opportunities for recurring monthly revenue for systems dealers. By unifying access control with broader facility management, it streamlines the management of security infrastructure.
The integration utilizes the native NFC capabilities within Apple and Google Wallet to store credentials, bypassing the need for dedicated access apps. This platform unifies video, fire, intrusion, and environmental sensors alongside the new mobile badge functionality.
The players
Connected Technologies
A developer of cloud-based security platforms that integrate access control, video monitoring, and environmental sensors for enterprise facility management.
Farpointe Data
A manufacturer of radio frequency identification (RFID) readers and credentials used in electronic physical access control systems.
The details
The system leverages Near Field Communication (NFC — a short-range wireless technology that enables data exchange between devices) to communicate directly with mobile-ready readers. By integrating directly into the phone's native wallet, the Connect ONE platform eliminates the need for physical proximity cards. Dealers can customize the digital cards with branded logos and company colors to maintain a consistent aesthetic across unified security systems.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: The partnership between Connected Technologies and Farpointe Data was announced.
The Tech Race
This integration follows a pattern set by the broader market transition toward mobile-first identity verification. It positions Connected Technologies to compete more effectively against proprietary access control ecosystems by standardizing on ubiquitous mobile wallet platforms.
Users will soon gain the ability to access facilities using their existing smartphone wallets, eliminating the requirement for physical badges or dedicated apps. Dealers can start applying custom branding to these digital cards immediately to align with client site requirements.
The takeaway
The move toward native wallet integration removes a significant friction point for mobile credential adoption. Interested parties should monitor subsequent rollouts of Farpointe CONEKT-compatible reader hardware to see how quickly legacy systems can be upgraded.
Further reading
For broader trends in access management and identity security, explore the Cybersecurity section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Security Info Watch.
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