CARMEL, Ind., June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegion,
a leading provider of security products and solutions,
announced today that Schlage® commercial electronic
locks now support contactless student IDs in Apple Wallet,
allowing students to open doors in residence halls and other secure
spaces with just their iPhone and Apple Watch. Mercer
University in Macon, Georgia, is the first school to launch
contactless student IDs in Apple Wallet using both Transact Mobile
Credentials and Allegion locks for a convenient
and secure campus experience.
This new capability is specific to Schlage AD-300 and AD-400
electronic locks, which feature built-in credential readers and
access control sensors for simplified installation.
"We've seen the shift where people are becoming less dependent
on cards and more dependent on their mobile phones, and it's no
surprise that college students are embracing this change,"
said Jeff Koziol, Allegion business
development manager, campus software partner.
"Allegion is proud to support this digital and mobile
transformation in a way that improves security and the student
experience across campuses."
To help enable contactless student IDs in Apple Wallet, Allegion
supports Transact Mobile Credentials.
David Marr, CEO of Transact,
said, "To properly serve tech-savvy students, we
need to deliver solutions that meet their
expectations of a frictionless and
elegant experience. Mobile is central
to that experience. Transact is excited to
have the support of our partner community, like
that of Allegion, to enhance and
expand a native NFC mobile experience across
campuses."
In addition to adding convenience, contactless student
IDs in Apple Wallet provide added security. Universities
can remotely issue credentials over-the-air, and credentials are
protected by multi-factor authentication and can also be
remotely deactivated by the student or university.
Schlage AD-400 Series wireless locks were
designed to reduce installation costs on
interior access-controlled doors, such as student rooms,
faculty offices, classrooms and lab spaces, while
offering the adaptability to support future
evolutions in technology. The AD-400 and AD-300 locks are
available in cylindrical, mortise, mortise deadbolt and exit trim
chassis options, and they integrate into popular electronic
access control systems.
For more information, visit us.allegion.com.
About Allegion
Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global
pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like
CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®,
Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von
Duprin®. Focusing on security around the door and
adjacent areas, Allegion secures people and assets with a range of
solutions for homes, businesses, schools and institutions. Allegion
had $2.7 billion in revenue in 2018,
and sells products in almost 130 countries. For more, visit
www.allegion.com.
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