Traka Marks Three Decades of Pioneering Smart Key and Asset Control Technology
Traka, a renowned company now under the ASSA ABLOY umbrella, is commemorating its 30th anniversary. From humble beginnings as a manufacturer of electronic key cabinets, Traka has evolved into a comprehensive global technology provider specializing in intelligent key and asset management solutions.
The journey began in 1995 when John Kent, Traka's founder, developed the first electronic key cabinet as a custom solution for British Airways. This marked the foundation of a new access management category. Over the subsequent three decades, Traka expanded its product line to include intelligent lockers and solutions for various high-security applications such as weapon and evidence storage, public safety fleet vehicles, manufacturing tools, retail assets, government assets, and sensitive equipment and spaces.
Traka's transformation from hardware manufacturer to technology provider is evident in its global reach. The company now operates in over 70 countries, supporting users in multiple languages. This growth has been facilitated by strategic acquisitions, one of which was by the ASSA ABLOY Group in 2012.
Traka's success is rooted in its commitment to listening to customer challenges and addressing them with innovative solutions. Mike Rimmington, Senior Vice President & Head of Key and Asset Management for ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, attests to this, stating that Traka's success is rooted in its ability to listen to customer challenges.
Traka's systems have boosted accountability and operational efficiency, providing real-time visibility and automated audit trails. These features have made them trusted across various sectors, including critical infrastructure, healthcare, education, transportation, law enforcement, government, data centers, and beyond.
A recent development in Traka's portfolio is the introduction of JamAlert by DMP, a detection device designed to combat the growing threat of illegal cell jammers. This device is yet another testament to Traka's commitment to continued innovation for the future.
As Traka celebrates its 30th anniversary, it stands as a global leader in intelligent key and asset management, with a rich history of innovation and a promising future ahead.
[1] Source: Traka's 30 Years of Innovation Celebration, 2025.
Data-and-cloud-computing technologies play a significant role in Traka's evolution, allowing real-time visibility and automated audit trails in their intelligent key and asset management solutions. As a comprehensive global technology provider, Traka's systems are trusted across various sectors, including data centers, enhancing operational efficiency and accountability.
