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• Strategic partnership between Samsung Electronics and SKIDATA will improve guest experience at sports and entertainment venues globally.
• Samsung Wallet’s digital platform integrates with SKIDATA’s access management solutions for seamless, secure entry.
• Collaboration aims to innovate and deliver new digital access standards for stadiums, arenas, and attractions.
Salzburg, April 28, 2025
SKIDATA, a worldwide leader in access solutions and their management, and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global innovator in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, and enterprise solutions, announced a strategic partnership today to elevate the guest experience at sports and entertainment venues worldwide.
At the heart of this collaboration is Samsung Wallet, a powerful digital platform designed to provide seamless, secure, and convenient access to everyday essentials. Available in 20 European markets and preloaded onto Samsung Galaxy devices, Samsung Wallet has been adopted by millions of users globally. It offers a unified solution for storing event tickets, digital IDs, payment cards, boarding passes, and keys – all in one secure place. With advanced security features like biometric authentication and screenshot protection, Samsung Wallet ensures that every interaction remains secure and protected.
The partnership leverages Samsung Wallet’s mobile capabilities and SKIDATA’s access management infrastructure. As demand grows for secure digital access solutions, this collaboration seeks to advance efficiency and convenience for event attendees.
“Partnering with Samsung Wallet strengthens our ability to deliver innovative digital access solutions at scale,” said David Luken, CEO at SKIDATA. “Together, we will continue to set new standards for guest convenience and security at sports and entertainment venues.”
“Our collaboration with SKIDATA brings together mobile innovation and access expertise for Samsung Wallet, creating smarter, more seamless ways to manage digital essentials,” said Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of the Digital Wallet Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We’re excited to see SKIDATA’s broad network of stadiums and venues enable Samsung Wallet users to securely flow through their gates with a tap.”
The partnership highlights a shared commitment to transform digital access across SKIDATA’s primary customer segments, including stadiums, arenas, and attractions. While specific initiatives will be announced later, Samsung and SKIDATA remain focused on exploring innovations that deliver meaningful solutions for venue operators and guests alike.
About SKIDATA
SKIDATA is an international leader in access solutions and their management. Worldwide, leading companies and operators of airports, shopping malls, cities, office buildings, hotels, hospitals, universities, ski resorts, stadiums, and amusement parks rely on secure, future-oriented, and reliable access solutions for people and vehicles. SKIDATA is the reliable partner from the first consultation to perfect service. SKIDATA places great value on providing solutions that are intuitive, easy to use, and secure for the end customer. The integrated concepts of SKIDATA solutions help clients optimize performance and maximize profits. SKIDATA is part of ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
SKIDATA is certified according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISAE 3402.
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