Urban Access Solutions triumphs at HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for innovative access control and sustainable mobility solutions

It has delivered customised solutions that make urban living more convenient by ensuring hassle-free access control and payment services.

Urban Access Solutions (UAS), an access control and electric vehicle charging (EV) platform company and a subsidiary of MTR Lab, nabbed two titles – Smart Technology - Automotive & Transport System and Smart City - Property Services – at the coveted HKB Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for its inventive solutions that drive sustainable mobility and pioneer the use of transport smart cards for access control and enhancement of property management services.

UAS has successfully expanded its Octopus Card-based access control solutions from MTR-managed properties to non-MTR premises, a proof of the effectiveness and adaptability of its technology.

This capability has pushed UAS to enhance convenience and operational efficiencies in residential properties, office buildings, car parks, and schools. UAS has developed a comprehensive solution that integrates various systems such as smart kiosks, lift control, and mailbox control. This integrated approach allows for seamless management of building operations, creating a more efficient and user-friendly environment. Today, UAS collaborates with over 20 partners and serves 300 clients across the region.

Amongst its recent successes is the expansion of its solutions from access control to smart parking and EV charging. UAS has taken access and mobility convenience to the next level by aligning with Hong Kong’s go-green initiative. 

The EV charging and smart parking platform Jove provides smart parking features including contactless entry and exit, guidance to parked cars, automated payment, and shopping mall parking redemption, optimising drivers’ time and delivering a convenient parking experience. It serves as a collaborative platform to connect EV charging value chain partners, with an aim to build a comprehensive ecosystem.

Together with partners, Jove has rolled out over 250 public charging points in shopping malls in Hong Kong within nine months since its debut in late 2023. In the coming years, it aims to expand its charger network coverage to diverse locations including more shopping malls, car parks, commercial buildings, MTR premises, and petrol stations, to ultimately drive the wider adoption of sustainable mobility solutions.

With these innovations, UAS is bridging industry gaps and enhancing customer experiences as it relates to making urban living safer and more convenient.

“UAS is continuously innovating and adapting to the evolving needs of the market. With our Octopus-based access control expertise and the launch of our innovative Jove platform, UAS is well-positioned to support the deployment of the government's smart city initiatives and Hong Kong’s smart mobility development,” said Kelvin Chan, Head of UAS.

The HKB Technology Excellence Awards celebrates innovation and excellence in Hong Kong's dynamic tech landscape, highlighting companies that lead the way in technological disruptions within their industries.

The Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards is presented by Hong Kong Business Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2025 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's outstanding contributions in pursuit of technological innovation, please contact Julie Anne Nuñez at [email protected].