CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegion,
a leading provider of security products and solutions,
announced today that the Schlage® AD electronic
locks, NDE networked wireless locks, LE networked wireless locks
and MT multi-technology readers now support contactless student IDs
in Apple Wallet. Allegion worked with CBORD and Apple to enable a
mobile credential leveraging the industry-leading global standard
NXP DESFire EV1 security technology to provide higher education
campuses with an easy-to-implement solution for the enablement of
contactless student IDs for iPhone and Apple Watch. The
University of Tennessee, University of Vermont and University of San Francisco are among the first
schools to leverage the solution.
"A recent study from The Center for Generational Kinetics found
that 95 percent of Gen Z owns a smartphone and being connected is
their norm. Because of this, universities are tasked with meeting
student preferences while also ensuring campus security,"
said Jeff Koziol, Allegion business development manager,
campus software partner. "Allegion is proud to expand its product
features to provide higher education campuses seamless yet flexible
security solutions, and an improved mobile access experience for
students and faculty members alike."
Having contactless student IDs in Apple Wallet makes it easier
and more convenient for students and faculty to access buildings
like residence halls or the library, as well as make payments on
and around campus for coffee, laundry and other purchases with
iPhone and Apple Watch. Universities can remotely issue credentials
over-the-air, and those credentials are protected by two-factor
authentication and can be remotely deactivated by the student or
university.
"As an institution that values innovation, it's important to us
that we are always adapting to the way students use technology to
enhance the campus experience," said Chris
Cimino, senior vice chancellor for finance and
administration. "Being able to access your VolCard on your iPhone
is one of the many ways UT is continuously improving to meet
expectations for a modern campus."
MIFARE DESFire EV1 technology, supported by Allegion in this
program, is the widely accepted open global standard and one of the
top solutions in contactless credentials. By leveraging Allegion
and CBORD's solution with DESFire, higher education campuses are
now able to take advantage of an open architecture and work with
various manufacturers without being locked into a siloed
proprietary solution.
This new capability is compatible with the following Schlage
commercial solutions:
- AD electronic locks—Schlage AD-400 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 wired locks are
available in cylindrical, mortise, mortise deadbolt and exit trim
chassis options, and they integrate into popular physical
electronic access control systems (PACS).
- NDE networked wireless cylindrical locks—NDE wireless
locks integrate into popular electronic access control systems from
PACS providers to bring the benefits of electronic access control
deeper into university buildings. NDE packages the cylindrical
lock, credential reader and access control sensors together in to a
small footprint that is both easy to install on university campuses
and affordable.
- LE networked wireless mortise locks—The LE design
packages the mortise lock, credential reader and access control
sensors together into a small footprint that is both elegant and
affordable. They feature two sleek trim options with broad range of
decorative lever choices to match the style of any residence
hall.
- MT Multi-Technology readers—Schlage MT multi-technology
readers are designed to simplify university access control
solutions and allow a transition from proximity or magnetic stripe
(on a physical student ID) to more secure, encrypted smart card
technology or mobile credentials in the Apple Wallet.
This extended offering is the next wave in Allegion's pursuit to
work with other providers in the industry for digital credential
rollout in universities. Recently, the company announced its
collaboration with Transact to enable contactless student IDs in
Apple Wallet through Schlage's AD Series Locks at Mercer University.
For more information,
visit http://allegionmobilecampus.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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