Unified Access Control: Aliro™ Open-Standard Credentials

The Future of Mobile and Physical Security

At Universal Smart Cards, we have always been at the forefront of credential technology, bridging the gap between security and seamless user convenience. As the access control industry undergoes a shift away from fragmented, proprietary silicon and restrictive, single-vendor technologies, we are proud to supply Aliro™ Access Credentials - the industry-unifying standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA).

Developed in collaboration with over 220 global industry leaders across the mobile, silicon, and security sectors - including Apple, Google, Samsung, ASSA ABLOY, HID, Allegion, and STMicroelectronics - Aliro represents a paradigm shift. It is a universal, certificate-based communication protocol designed to remove hardware limitations entirely, allowing certified smartphones, wearables, and physical smart cards to interact seamlessly with any Aliro-compliant door lock, reader, or perimeter barrier.

Through our strategic partnership with Safetrust, Universal Smart Cards delivers a complete, enterprise-grade hybrid architecture. We recognize that modern organizations cannot simply deprecate their physical infrastructure overnight. Aliro is not merely a mobile app solution; it is a complete credential ecosystem. By pairing Aliro-certified physical enterprise smart cards with native mobile wallet integrations, we give you the power to modernize your access control infrastructure at your own pace, completely free from the traditional bottlenecks of single-vendor lock-in.

Whether you are managing a sprawling commercial enterprise, a multi-site university campus, a high-turnover hospitality venue, or a critical infrastructure facility, Aliro simplifies the ecosystem, eliminating the need for complex, costly compatibility matrices.

Why Choose Aliro Credentials for Your Organisation?

For System Owners, Security Directors & Property Managers

• Eliminate Single-Vendor Lock-In – Certified Aliro credentials work across compliant hardware from multiple manufacturers.
• Hybrid Migration – Combine Aliro with legacy technologies on a single card for phased upgrades.
• Native Wallet Integration – Manage Apple Wallet, Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet credentials through Safetrust Credential Manager.
• Advanced Security – Modern public-key cryptography protects against cloning, skimming and relay attacks.

For Installers & System Integrators

• Reduced Integration Complexity – Open standards simplify multi-vendor deployments.
• Faster Troubleshooting – Standardised diagnostics reduce maintenance time and costs.