Smart Workplace Pioneer Proxy Introduces Innovative Touchless Workplace Solutions for the Post-Pandemic Era

HONGKONG,Dec.16,2020 -- Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruption to daily life,once it subsides a new normal will emerge,allowingsmart workplaces to entera new stage of development. Such workplaces will need to allow employees to move around the office environment safely,hygienically and seamlessly. Following the pandemic,employees will increasingly utilize contactless technology—entrance doors will be openedvia a user's mobile device rather than keycards; tablets installedwith visitor management application softwarewill seamlessly register body temperature readings for each person entering the workplace; meeting rooms will be equipped with endpointsensors using Bluetooth technology to detect employees or visitors entering the workspace and greet them with a personalized message. Sensors will monitor room capacity to allow enforcement of social distancing requirements; and intelligent sensing devices will automatically adjustambient temperature,lighting,and other conditions based onthe detected density and distribution of people,withalldata transmitted to acloud-basedmanagement platform.

This is how Proxy,thesmart workplace pioneer that entered the Chinese market in 2019,envisions the future of the workplace. Thesesmart workplaceapplications forthe post-pandemic erawill not only enhance employee experience,but alsodrive changes in the workplace via innovative contactless technology.

Entrance doors will be opened via a user’s mobile device rather than keycards

Leading innovation insmart access

While the world is constantly evolving with the emergence of new technologies,most people continue to access their workplace via decades-old keycard technology that is neither secure nor easy to manage."We're creating a unique identity signal for everyone on the earththat's universally accessible,secure,and private",remarkedDenis Mars,co-founder and CEO of Proxy."We want to live in a world where every object around us can securely recognize our physical presence with our permission to provide us with a frictionless experience,personalized to our individual needs and preferences".

Unliketraditional access systems,Proxy's mobile access solutions utilize Bluetooth technology that's built in to every smartphone,with accessgranted and managed viathe cloud. This method makes access easier,as well as more efficient,secureand reliable. In addition to smart mobile access products,Proxy also provides solutions forsmart visitorand spacemanagement,based on contactless technology.

Following the launch of these products byProxy,manycompanies includingUber,Accenture,Harmay,Shui On Land and WeWorkhave adopted them in the workplace.These successes have been recognized byFast Company which has named Proxy as one of the Most Innovative Companies in the World in2020. Forbes magazine also addedProxy to its list of theNext Billion-Dollar Startups.

As we enter anew normal,Proxy stands to gain immeasurable advantages,with its contactlesssmart access solutions potentially eliminating the spread of viruses and bacteria that originate from the touching of access points. This will provide all employees witha better office experience. Sean Pan,head of Proxy China,said,"The pandemic has prompted employers to seekmore innovative securityrequirements in theworkspace. At Proxy we hope to lead technologyinnovationswithcontactless,smart mobile access products and solutions that empower businesses to enhance theiroffice experiencesin the post-pandemic era. By so doing,we not only createbusiness value,but also drive people to focusonsmart workplaces".

Proxy creates future-proofoffice experiencesthat are universally accessible,and private

Combining global standards and local support,Proxy providessolutions that are customized to addresscustomers' different needsin various scenarios,providingpurpose-designed solutions formultinational companies,as well as organizations withmultiple office sites. Proxy has passed a number of globally recognized data security and privacy certifications,including theEUGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and SOC2 securityaudit. Proxy's cloud service is currently deployed across the world,withserversbased in numerous regionsto guaranteethe security and accessof customer data.

Importantly,Proxy also realizes the value of localization and,asa security technology company,attaches great importance to customer experience and feedback. Responding tothe needs of the localmarket,Proxy has developeda dedicated localproduct service team,and also launcheda domestically hostedcloud platform,as well as local supportfor theAndroid system and WeChat mini-programs. All of these capabilities have been developed to ensure the requirementsof localcustomersare fully satisfied when utilizing Proxy solutions.

One notable deployment of Proxy's smart access solution is in the offices of Canva,the world's largest online design platform,located in the Beijing Vanke Times Center. "Proxy offers a unique,light mobile access solution that fits our needs perfectly. With this cloud-based solution in place,our staff can now use their mobile devices to provide streamlined,secure access to the building and their offices. Not only is this a convenient,contactless solution,but it also aligns with our company culture and flexible working hours," said Chris Wang,senior internal architecture engineer at Canva.

Proxy is dedicated to empowering people with a digital identity for the physical world,redefining the way people visit and interact with their workspace. Ashealth and safety are paramount concerns for today's businessesand employees,Proxy's contactless mobile access applications improve the hygiene of workplaces while providing a foundation for future smart workplace initiatives. Proxy's mobile technology and cloud-based management platformnot only empower businesses to transform but also prepare them to respond to challenges inthe post-pandemic era.

About Proxy:

Proxy was founded in 2016,San Francisco and entered China in 2020. Proxy is dedicated to empowering people with a personal identity signal for universal access. The signal,emitted from a smartphone,can give people frictionless access to any space or device. Large global enterprises and CRE companies like WeWork,Accenture and BXP (Boston Properties) enable their employees,visitors and tenants to use their Proxy signals for frictionless smartphone-based access.

For more information,please visit www.proxy.com.