“We have been looking for this for a long time” said Øyvind Eng when discovering Unloc's mobile access technology. Øyvind is Sales Director at Avarn Security, the prominent Nordic security provider offering a wide range of security services to both public and private entities across the Nordics. The services include guard services, reception services, mobile patrolling, alarm and technical security solutions, industrial safety, emergency preparedness, and more.

In other words, access has for decades been at the core of the daily business for Avarn's thousands of customers and employees. And now in 2025, Avarn have entered into a strategic partnership with Unloc with the aim of accelerating the transition to mobile access.

For customers, mobile keys will minimize risk while increasing efficiency and saving them both time and unnecessary costs. Whether they are professional property owners or managers of condominiums and housing associations, Avarn Security now offers security services together with products like mobile keys and digital doorbell – powered by Unloc.

“This partnership will lift Avarn Security and Unloc to new heights, where we can now deliver something that no one else in Norway can. As a leader in each of our fields, Avarn Security will further differentiate ourselves from our competitors, and open up new markets that we have not previously been able to target” says Øyvind Eng.

With Unloc, already installed access systems can be utilized, instead of having to do costly replacements or new installs. Togetehr with the security services Avarn Security already offers, mobile access is going to simplify everyday life for managers, tenants, and visitors.

"Unloc brings us technology and flexibility that makes the customer experience even better, and it is only natural for us to incorporate this into our service catalog. We have looked for a partner who can strengthen our door opening solutions. Unloc has focused on solving only this, and we are therefore now gaining a partner who is best in class for precisely mobile access" explains Avarn's Product Manager, Rune Langholen.

The collaboration between Avarn Security and Unloc marks a fork in the road for the Nordic access industry. It's a testament and validation of where the access industry is heading – to software.

"Avarn knows the market better than most, and their organization and teams are highly impressive. We're therefore incredibly proud to announce them as a strategic partner, and we can't wait to share more about what's coming!" says Kris Riise, founder CEO of Unloc.