The hospitality industry is currently undergoing a revolution, leaving behind traditional methods for a digital approach. Digital key technology stands at the forefront of this change, offering guests unprecedented convenience. Yet, in the rush to embrace the future, one vital component has often been overlooked: reliability. In an industry where guest safety and satisfaction are paramount, a reliable digital key solution is not an option—it's essential. OpenKey has positioned itself not just as another solution in this space but as the gold standard in reliability for digital key solutions. As OpenKey takes the lead, it prompts us to consider: what are the challenges when shifting from traditional keycards to digital keys?