Over the past few decades, both the vulnerability and value of devices that are regularly used in a wide range of industries have increased significantly.
From laptops to cars, managing the risks posed to these assets is an ongoing issue that requires taking an innovative approach to get it just right.
An increasingly common and effective solution is to use some kind of smart device management locker – here’s what to look for in your search.
Maintenance reminders
In 2026, you should make sure that the device management locker you’re using can also facilitate maintenance reminders.
The two main ways that this can be done are based on time and usage. To do this, you can either set maintenance reminders on a time-based schedule or get the locker to alert you after the asset has been checked out a certain number of times.
With certain devices, you can also implement automated assessment mechanisms, that alert you to the presence of specific issues as and when they emerge.
Asset tracking
A device management locker should also be able to facilitate asset tracking capabilities. This includes providing information on when assets are checked in and out, of course, but modern systems can do much more than that.
With technologies like RFID and GPS tracking tags, you can keep tags on exactly where your devices and assets are at any given time, helping to prevent theft and asset losses while also assisting in employee safety.
Access control
Modern device management lockers from providers like Traka can also provide impressive levels of access control.
You can often remotely change who has access to specific assets in any given locker from a centralized access control portal, meaning that you don’t have to provide access to those who no longer need it for any longer than necessary.
Not only does this kind of system increase security, but it can also make life substantially easier for everyone involved. Employees don’t have to sign keys in and out from another employee, and you don’t have to hire someone specifically to take care of that task.
Digitized logbook
If your device management locker is technologically advanced enough to provide data on all the points listed above, you also need that data to be stored somewhere you can usefully access it.
Ideally, you’ll be able to use a locker that automatically updates a logbook with all access and use data of the asset in question. This makes it easier to trace issues, and in some sectors, can be a critical aspect of regulatory compliance.
Device management lockers are now incredibly capable compared to options that were available just 10 or 20 years ago, and it’s important that you make use of them wherever you can.
In contexts where your organisation has to manage either expensive or dangerous assets, in particular, whether those are computers or firearms, implementing one of these solutions can have a dramatic impact on improving security, while simultaneously reducing the overall workload involved in these processes.
