Dormakaba Will Launch SMILE App at HR Tech 2026
The new mobile tool for the B-COMM platform allows frontline workers to manage time and attendance via integrated systems.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Remote Work
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Dormakaba will launch its SMILE app for the B-COMM workforce platform on October 20, 2026, at the HR Tech event in Las Vegas. The app provides frontline employees with a mobile interface for tracking labor, managing breaks, and recording working time.
Why it matters
Employers are increasingly seeking digital tools to better support frontline teams, as current satisfaction levels among these workers remain modest. The SMILE app aims to bridge this gap by integrating with existing human capital management systems like SAP HCM, Workday, and Oracle.
The B-COMM platform currently serves more than six million people daily. The new SMILE application is now available for Apple iPad users ahead of its broader trade show debut.
The players
Dormakaba
Dormakaba is a global provider of access solutions and workforce management technology.
The details
The SMILE app features optional facial recognition technology for secure clocking and integrates directly with major enterprise systems to streamline workforce management. While currently available on iPad, the rollout is expected to expand to smartphones, additional tablets, and web clients.
Timeline
The app became available for Apple iPad users on October 9, 2026.
The official launch is scheduled for HR Tech 2026 in Las Vegas from October 20 to October 22, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move capitalizes on the growing demand for mobile-centric HR tools that replace traditional, stationary clocking hardware. By integrating with established systems like Workday and SAP, Dormakaba strengthens its ecosystem to compete more effectively against specialized workforce software providers.
Frontline workers will gain a more flexible way to manage their shifts and breaks through familiar mobile interfaces. Organizations using B-COMM can expect to integrate the new app into their existing SAP, Workday, or Oracle HCM workflows.
The takeaway
The addition of facial recognition and mobile integration reflects a broader shift toward digitizing manual timekeeping tasks for frontline staff. Managers and employees should evaluate whether their current enterprise software is compatible with this new mobile interface to maximize operational efficiency.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sourcesecurity.
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