The Future of Access Management: Insights from Nedap’s Rob Schuurman

During #ACS24Europe, I dove into a conversation with Rob Schuurman , who’s not just a 20-year Nedap veteran but someone who gets where access management is headed and how technology is shaping up to support it. He shared some perspectives on what’s driving real value in the access space and why it’s all about applying technology to solve genuine challenges.

From Healthcare to Access Management

Rob’s journey started in healthcare back in 2004. And it turns out this background gave him a unique view on the true power of technology—it’s not just the tech that matters but how it’s used to actually change the game. Lesson? Technology is only as valuable as the problems it solves.

Nedap’s Take on Innovation

Here’s what’s refreshing about Nedap: they lean into diversity. Not as a checkbox but as a core business strategy. Rob describes the culture as a “mosaic” of ideas and backgrounds, a place where difference drives innovation. It’s this kind of thinking that fuels solutions that work not just for one industry but across borders and markets.?

Cloud Migration Done Right

The cloud isn’t the differentiator anymore; it’s table stakes. What is setting Nedap apart? They’re thinking beyond the basics with:

• Digital twin tech that brings a new dimension to access
• A people-first approach to security
• Solutions built for the cloud from the ground up, not just moved there

Looking Ahead: Access with a Human Touch

Rob’s vision? Systems that get us. Imagine a world where digital twins of buildings and people “talk” to each other. Where you can interact with security in natural language. It’s less about gadgets and more about making access systems that work in harmony with human behavior.

Global Growth

Nedap’s focus isn’t about covering everywhere but making the right impact where it counts, think Europe and the Middle East. Targeted growth where they can truly leverage their strengths.

Takeaway

The future of access management isn’t about just making things more “secure”; it’s about creating a seamless ecosystem where technology meets people where they’re at. Companies who understand both the tech and the human side will be the ones leading the charge.

Thanks, Rob, for an inspiring conversation and a look into what’s next in access.