Fingerprint Locks - Case studies

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is one of the nation’s largest public transportation agencies, with an average weekday ridership across the system of approximately one million passengers. SEPTA service extends throughout the five counties in and around the City of Philadelphia, including one rail line that serves Trenton, NJ. Modes of transportation include buses, trolleys, trackless trolleys, subway trains, regional heavy rail trains and special purpose van...

Built in 1907, the Plaza Hotel is a treasured New York City landmark. It is the setting for the famous “Eloise” books, several films and has, over the decades, hosted eminent guests from the worlds of entertainment, politics and culture. The Plaza was closed in 2005 in order to undergo a multi-million-dollar renovation and re-opened in March, 2008 with its old-world luxury and elegance complemented by state-of-the-art technology. The property offers 282 hotel rooms and 167 private c...

Challenge: The ever-present concerns of crime and risk are motivating business managers across all industries to implement superior security systems. According to Security magazine’s “Security @ the Millennium” white paper presentation, …criminals annually steal $603 billion in assets while also creating an additional $1.1 trillion worth of lost productivity.” Furthermore, employee theft, property crime and access control, respectfully, are the leading threats to c...

Auburn University – A state university with approximately 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff members located in Auburn, Alabama. Technology Objective - To provide a secure and safe environment for the students, faculty and university staff through successful key management and access control. Tremendous security concern The Challenge - Auburn University has more than 230 buildings spread out across campus and is continually put to the test keeping vulnerable areas secure (e.g.,...

Darwin International Airport (DIA) in Australia’s Northern Territory is the region’s largest airport and the 10th busiest airport in Australia. Serving in excess of two million passengers every year, DIA also shares its runways with the Royal Australian Air Force’s RAAF Base Darwin. A $60 million expansion approved for DIA will double the amount of passengers and planes it can handle and will help reinforce DIA’s reputation as an international transit point between Europ...

Travelers and residential renters increasingly prefer the convenience of digital access. These solutions also offer commercial benefits to businesses operating in these fast-growing sectors: it becomes faster and more cost-efficient for them to roll-out new sites and to manage access to them remotely without the need for expensive 24/7 front-desk operations. City Pop is one short-let furnished apartment rental provider operating in both these sectors. Their growing portfolio of design-led prope...

Stadiums require access technologies which are versatile, durable, reliable and easily scalable. Finding a single system which meets all these needs, and simultaneously offers digital devices for the wide range of opening types in a typical stadium, is not straightforward. In many cases, security managers resort to running two security systems in parallel. This creates added workload and complexity, especially when they must deploy a mix of digital control and mechanical cylinders at different...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed at Scott County R-IV School District in Benton, Missouri, to mitigate gun-related violence. The deployment was facilitated by Freedom Security, a local security provider serving the greater Missouri Area. Robust security upgrades Loc...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions for enterprise clients, along with its subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), announced recent successes in St. Louis, Missouri, where the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District (CID) has embraced RAD’s solutions as part of its public safety initiatives. The CID has deployed multiple ROSA™ security devices, showcased RAD’s ROAMEO™ and RADDO...

There have always been risks on school campuses. However, several high-profile events in recent years have brought the need for tighter security to the public eye. Learn about modern campus security technology designed to keep students safe.  Integrated Monitoring and Alert Systems Campus monitoring is not a new technology. However, modern tech provides more accurate, clearer, and instantaneous feedback than previous generations. When implemented properly, these three main components can...

Silverstein Properties, a pioneering real estate development, investment, and management firm, and its partners SwiftConnect, Allegion, and Kastle, announced they are live with resident keys in Apple Wallet for all apartment units at a multi-family housing location: Silverstein’s Silver Towers residential property at 606 West 42nd Street in New York City. Silverstein’s residential tenants now have an easy and secure way to add a resident key to Apple Wallet to access the apartment b...

World Trade Centre (WTC) Amsterdam is home to more than 300 companies. The commitment of its security team to providing a safe working environment in WTC’s fixed and flexible offices goes without saying. However, building managers wanted more from their access solution. More than just an office space, WTC Amsterdam has complementary onsite facilities, including childcare, a gym, physiotherapy clinic, bar/café, dry cleaning service and more. All its facilities must be cleaned and se...

In any construction project, meticulous recording and management of door hardware is critical —although often prone to human error. What if there was a way to harness digital technology to fulfil this crucial requirement in a dependable, efficient, agile way? Located in several cities around India, Edifice Consultants Pvt Ltd. specialises in designing climate-responsive architectural structures that harmonise with their surroundings.  Complex standards and regulations Each pro...

About 20 miles northeast of Battle Creek, Michigan, and 30 miles southwest of the state capital of Lansing lies the bucolic city of Olivet, population 1600. Olivet may be small as far as municipalities go, but it knows how to think big when it comes to protecting the safety of the 1250 students enrolled in its three Olivet Community Schools.  Schools of Choice programme That may sound like a large student body for a town its size until they realise that the district serves a geographic a...

Hotel managers require security, flexibility, durability and aesthetics in an access management system that can cover guest rooms and shared spaces, on one hand, and private staff areas on the other. With multiple buildings, a private beach and sports areas, the new TH Resorts Capo Rizzuto on Calabria’s Ionian coast receives high daily traffic from guests and staff, who must have access at different times according to their specific needs. On taking over resort, TH management quickly ident...

Up-to-date and accurate maps of the waterways are a prerequisite for safe and efficient shipping in Germany. Authorities such as the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, but also private harbour operators, are obliged to provide these in an up-to-date form at all times. The main reason for this is to avoid accidents caused by an incorrect or outdated card. This includes the classification of federal waterways, their kilometres, existing locks, lifting and barrages, other surrounding water...

The Transportation Services and Mobility department for the city of Grand Prairie, Texas recently completed a substantial project to replace the locks on their Intelligent Traffic Cabinets with a better and more secure choice. Turns out what they needed was only a few miles away with ALCEA’s Traffic Cabinet Locking Solution powered by ABLOY technology. ALCEA is the brand formerly known as ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions - Critical Infrastructure. The ALCEA Traffic Cabinet Locking Solution has...

With approximately 29,000 employees worldwide, Amdocs is a pioneering global software company providing services and solutions to communications and media companies. When building a new campus in Ra’anana, Israel, their large site with four office buildings and three underground floors required a door closer solution tailored to every door, considering their different size, type, and usage. Finding a single supplier to meet all their needs was a challenge, but they succeeded.  Site...

Pears Jewish Campus is a seven-story education and culture complex that covers over 80,000 square feet, in Westfälische Strasse, Berlin, Germany. The building was designed by renowned architectural firm Tchoban Voss and constructed over a five-year period. It is the largest Jewish campus in Europe, encompassing a kindergarten, primary, and secondary school, a cinema, sports and events halls, art and music studios, co-working office spaces, as well as a kosher restaurant. Paxton’s lat...

When it comes to connecting to the community and protecting its schools, Sumter County in central Florida has implemented some pretty impressive, innovative, and thoughtful solutions. The county, located west of the Greater Orlando area, recently set out on a mission to increase security at its 14 schools district-wide by installing SARGENT IN120 Intelligent Wi-Fi locks on classroom doors and other interior openings.  Digital access technology All Sumter County schools feature multiple c...

Protecting booths at trade shows is a challenge. After all, exhibitors want a constant stream of high traffic, especially from people they are meeting for the first time. It’s why they attend such large-scale fairs.  Relying on exhibition-provided security is sadly not enough. Individual stands need their protection for areas where valuable equipment, product samples, or confidential commercial documents are kept.  Innovative, modern solution Barcelona-based ExpoFactory s...

Baylor University announced the launch of NFC wallet-based mobile credentials on its campus in collaboration with CBORD. This move positions Baylor as a trailblazer among Big 12 universities and exemplifies the institution's dedication to enhancing the campus experience for students, faculty and staff. Technological advancement Dan Park, president and CEO at CBORD, conveyed enthusiasm for the initiative, stating: “This alliance with Baylor University signifies our commitment to technolo...