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Articles · 1 January 2026

Locker Locks 2026: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Lock

Updated for 2026 – Learn about combination, key and electronic locker locks, what to consider, and how to choose the right solution for your workspace.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Traditional Locker Locks vs Smart Locker Locks 2026: Key, Code & Digital Lock Comparison

The locker lock market has evolved over decades of storage use. Nowadays there are a wealth of options from key locks to smart locker systems and it's hard to understand what are the pros and cons of each.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Data-Driven Analysis of Locker Utilisation 2026: How Many Lockers Does Your Office Really Need?

Based on global smart-locker usage data, discover how desk-sharing ratios influence locker demand, and how to optimise your locker count and space in a hybrid-work world.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Everything Your Employee Lockers Need in 2026 | Smart Workplace Storage Essentials

Although often overlooked, lockers are an essential part of the modern workplace. They're evolving alongside the office, and their capabilities are more extensive than ever, especially when they're IoT.

Articles · 1 January 2026

How Mobile Apps Are Transforming the Locker System Market (2026 Update)

Apps today serve as event reminders, learning tools, ways to enjoy various hobbies, and other practical uses, such as processing payments. Because of a wide variety of different apps, almost every aspect of our daily lives are connected to our smartphones. One of the new spaces apps have started finding their place in is the locker market.

Articles · 1 January 2026

How a Smart Locker System Works in 2026 | Workplace Guide

You may have come across a wide range of different types of lockers with one emerging trend; they’re all becoming smarter. Electronic, digital, computerised, automated and IoT are all descriptors for smarter lockers. But what exactly is a smart locker system?

Articles · 1 January 2026

Choosing the Right Locker for Your Location | 2026 Guide

Choosing the right locker can become complicated when it comes to research. You have to carefully select the best material for your location and look into types of locks available. Here is a quick summary of everything you know when choosing a locker.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Locker Management Software: The Key to a More Efficient Workplace

Traditional locker management methods can be time-consuming and inefficient, leaving employees frustrated and creating unnecessary bottlenecks in workflow. However, with the advent of locker management software, these problems are now a thing of the past.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Locker Retrofitting 2026 | A Quick & Sustainable Way to Modernise Storage

It can be challenging to decide on whether to get new lockers. The installation process can be frustrating, and there’s a budget to consider. One question to ask yourself is why do existing lockers not work for you. If the issue is in the lock, then there’s a more sustainable option - retrofit.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Lockers for Activity-Based Workplaces | 2026 Design Guide

In order to enable the future of work through activity-based working, workplaces need to reflect the values of flexibility and agility. Lockers provide the personal homebase your employees need when switching to ABW without their own permanent desk.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Smart Locker System for Workplaces 2026: A Complete Implementation Guide

Learn how to plan and deploy a smart locker system for your workplace in 2026, covering everything from requirements assessment to installation, staff onboarding and ongoing optimisation.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Your Ultimate Guide to Smart Lockers in the UK

We delve into smart lockers, emphasising their electronic locks and IoT connectivity that simplify storage access and management. We discuss smart lockers and their utility, advantages, and procurement considerations, highlighting their adaptability for diverse secure storage needs.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Smart Lockers Unlocked by RFID Access Cards 2026: What You Should Know

RFID ‘Swipe’ Cards that provide users with authentication into a workplace, venue or building can be used to also unlock a locker. By simply tapping the same card on a reader within the locker system, the user can be authenticated and unlock their existing (or new) locker.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Smart Locker Solutions in the USA (2026 Update): Design, Integration & ROI

A 2026 update for US designers and workplace teams on smart locker systems, integrations, and space-saving strategies for hybrid workplaces.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Smart Lockers with Integrated Workplace Apps and Management Systems (2026 Update)

Integrated Workplace Management Systems are software platforms that are used by IT, facilities management, and real estate professionals to help organisations optimise the use of the space and provide a better employee experience.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Smart Office Expectations 2026 | What Employees & Managers Need to Know

What does it mean to have a smart office? A smart working space aims to provide the best experience for employees (the end-users), ease administration required and reduce costs for managers and owners.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Top 4 Smart Office Technologies: Beginner Friendly & Advanced

In this article, you will find two lists showcasing the top 4 smart technologies, one ideal for beginners and the other for more advanced, already smart workspaces.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Three Keys to a Smart Office 2026 | Productivity, Well-being & Sustainability

Many elements make a smart office and many technologies can be integrated within the modern workspace. However, there are three main objectives that a smart office must achieve to match today's needs.

Articles · 1 January 2026

University Locker Procurement 2026 | Top 3 Considerations for Campus Storage

Lockers are utilised in many different ways within universities. Here is a guide to how Universities can create the best locker experience for their students.

Articles · 1 January 2026

What Is a Day-Use Locker and Why Are They Important? | Yellowbox

Learn what workplace day-use lockers are, how they work and why they matter for flexible locker management and shared storage.

Articles · 1 January 2026

What Is a Smart Locker? A 2026 Guide to Features, Benefits & Use Cases

A smart locker system is a storage locker with functionality beyond a simple key based access method. This functionality varies widely from pinpad code, mobile phone or swipe card access, to management, authentication and allocation of users.

Articles · 1 January 2026

What is a Workplace Smart Locker? (2026 Guide for Modern Offices)

Smart lockers are storage locker systems equipped with electronic locks — either wireless or hardwired — that connect to IoT hardware such as touchscreen kiosks and software platforms including user apps and cloud-based management dashboards. Also called digital, automated, or IoT lockers, they enable flexible access, analytics and real-time management. In this 2026 update, we explore how smart lockers fit into modern workplace design and hybrid work trends.

Articles · 1 January 2026

What is an Electronic Locker Lock System?

What is an electronic locker lock system? A 2026 overview of access methods, IoT connectivity and how workplaces are evolving their storage solutions.

Articles · 1 January 2026

What Is an IoT Locker? A Guide to Connected Storage Solutions

How lockers are being used today is entirely different from before, and they keep evolving every day to fit into our daily lives. As such, new expressions emerged like ABW lockers, smart lockers, IoT lockers. So what exactly is an IoT locker?

Articles · 1 January 2026

What Smart Lock Solutions Are Available for Lockers & Cabinets (2026 Update)

Advanced locking mechanisms now promise unparalleled security alongside modern conveniences. This article delves deeper into the available smart lock options, integrating real-world experiences and expert opinions.

Articles · 1 January 2026

Hot-Desking Model 2026 | What You Need to Know Before Transitioning

Hot desking has become a typical component of the modern workplace. Although there are three key drawbacks that need to be overcome to reduce friction and manage change.

Articles · 1 January 2026

2026 Workplace Locker Policy Guide | Efficiency, Security & Fair Access

As flexible work arrangements and shared spaces become more commonplace, personal storage solutions like lockers have gained prominence. The deployment and effective management of these facilities necessitate robust workplace locker access policies.

Articles · 29 October 2025

Designer's Guide: Do I need smart lockers for my workplace fitout?

Lockers have become a formality within workplace design to enable the hybrid office blueprint. Now begs the question of when to specify a key lock, digital lock or a smart lock? We provide Discovery Questions that can determine if a smart lock is the right fit for your workplace project.

Articles · 29 October 2025

Smart Lockers Meet Access Control: Why the Yellowbox and Protege GX Integration Matters

Yellowbox has launched an integration with ICT’s Protege GX security and access control system, bringing together workplace security and smart storage in one streamlined solution.