KONE POLARIS
Intelligent Destination Control
Modern commercial buildings demand more than just reliable elevators. Today’s property owners, facility managers, and security professionals expect integrated solutions. That optimize traffic flow, enhance security, and deliver a seamless experience for both tenants and visitors. Kone Polaris intelligently manages elevator usage and seamlessly integrates with leading access control platforms like Gallagher Command Centre to meet the evolving needs of modern buildings.
By combining Kone Polaris with Gallagher, buildings benefit from a truly smart solution in which elevator operations and building security are fully synchronized. Rather than operating in isolation, these systems communicate in real time, enhancing overall efficiency, user convenience, and facility security.
What Is KONE Polaris?
Kone Polaris is an advanced destination control system. That optimizes elevator performance by assigning passengers to the most efficient elevator before they board. Instead of pressing traditional up or down buttons inside the kone elevators, users select their destination on a touchscreen kiosk or via a credential-based access system in the lobby. Polaris then analyzes real-time traffic conditions and promptly directs each passenger to their designated elevator, ensuring an efficient journey from the outset.
Unlike traditional elevator systems that often make multiple stops on each trip, Polaris intelligently groups passengers heading to similar destinations. This smart traffic management approach minimizes unnecessary stops, reduces overall travel times, and increases the capacity of elevator groups to handle peak demand.
The result is a smoother, more comfortable passenger experience—especially in office towers, hospitals, hotels, government buildings, and mixed-use developments, where elevator traffic patterns fluctuate throughout the day.
Smarter Building Operations
Kone Polaris continuously monitors passenger demand and elevator availability to determine the most efficient dispatch strategy. During peak periods, such as busy mornings, the system swiftly allocates elevators to incoming passengers, minimizing wait times. Throughout the day, Polaris seamlessly adapts to fluctuating traffic patterns—no manual intervention required.
By assigning passengers to elevators before boarding, Polaris minimizes the number of stops and increases travel efficiency. This optimization not only reduces journey times but also enhances the overall movement of people within the building.
Facility managers benefit from increased operational efficiency. With smarter traffic management, buildings can accommodate greater occupant loads using their existing elevator infrastructure. Polaris is an ideal solution for both new construction and modernization projects.
Integrating KONE Polaris with Gallagher
A key advantage of KONE Polaris is its seamless integration with Gallagher Command Centre. It enables a unified platform for security and elevator management.
Gallagher systems authenticates users via secure credentials, including access cards, mobile credentials, or other approved authentication methods. When a user presents valid credentials at a building entrance or destination terminal, Gallagher instantly verifies their access permissions.
Following successful authentication, the integration automatically sends the user’s authorized destinations to Kone Polaris. The elevator system then promptly assigns the most suitable elevator and restricts access to any unauthorized floors.
The system grants occupants access only to the floors authorized by their security profiles instead of allowing them to manually select any floor. This automated process enhances convenience while strengthening building security.
Enhanced Security Through Intelligent Access
Traditional elevator systems typically permit unrestricted floor selection once passengers enter the cab. Which can pose significant security risks in sensitive facilities.
The integration between Gallagher and Kone elevators addresses this risk by validating access permissions before any elevator assignment is made.
The system automatically grants employees access only to the floors authorized by their security profiles.. Visitors receive temporary permissions restricted to approved destinations. The system grants contractors access only during their scheduled working hours.. Sensitive floors remain protected from unauthorized entry at all times.
Each elevator assignment becomes an integral part of the building’s security strategy. It enables organizations to retain full control over vertical transportation—without disrupting daily operations.
Benefits for High-Rise Buildings
Advance integrations
The integration between Gallagher and KONE Polaris addresses this risk by validating access permissions before any elevator assignment is made.
Selective permitions
Traditional elevator systems typically permit unrestricted floor selection once passengers enter the cab. Which can pose significant security risks in sensitive facilities.
Control assignment
Each elevator assignment becomes an integral part of the building’s security strategy. It enables organizations to retain full control over vertical transportation—without disrupting daily operations.
Timing permitions
The system automatically grants employees access only to the floors authorized by their security profiles. It assigns visitors temporary permissions that restrict access to approved destinations. It grants contractors access only during their scheduled working hours.. Sensitive floors remain protected from unauthorized entry at all times.
Protection for big structures
Modern intelligent buildings depend on integrated systems that communicate seamlessly. Kone Polaris is designed to fit naturally within this environment, linking elevator operations with access systems. Building management, and security platforms.
Gallagher Command Center acts as the centralized security hub, while Polaris elevates the occupant experience through advanced destination dispatching. Working together, these technologies create a truly connected building ecosystem. Security events, access rights, and elevator assignments are managed as part of a unified infrastructure.
This degree of integration streamlines system administration. That empower security personnel and facility managers to manage permissions from a single, centralized platform.
Ideal Applications
Integrating KONE Polaris with Gallagher is especially valuable in environments where both efficiency and security are critical.
Corporate headquarters enjoy faster employee movement while protecting executive offices and restricted departments. Hospitals benefit from improved passenger flow and restricted access to sensitive medical areas. Government buildings enhance security by controlling floor access based on personnel clearance levels. Hotels and mixed-use developments can offer secure access for guests, residents, and staff—all while preserving an exceptional user experience.
Educational institutions, research labs, financial centers, and technology campuses also realize significant benefits. That combine destination dispatch with intelligent access systems.
The Future of Secure Vertical Transportation
As buildings become more connected, elevator systems are evolving into vital components of integrated security infrastructure. KONE Polaris exemplifies how destination control technology can enhance operational efficiency and occupant satisfaction while enabling advanced security strategies.
When integrated with Gallagher, the system delivers a seamless experience. It authenticate users, intelligently assigning elevators, restricting unauthorized floor access, and recording security events on a unified platform.
Organizations investing in smart building technologies benefit from improved traffic flow, enhanced tenant experiences, stronger security, and simplified facility management. By combining Kone Polaris with Gallagher Command Centre, building owners create an intelligent environment. Where elevators become an active part of comprehensive access device, delivering greater efficiency, heightened security. A superior experience for everyone entering the building.