CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegion,
a leading provider of security products and solutions,
introduced today the Schlage Control™ mobile enabled
smart locks with Bluetooth mobile credential compatibility for
multifamily properties. Kastle Systems and STRATIS, two independent
multifamily ecosystem providers, are the first to have completed
their integration to this new platform. This improvement was
designed to meet the rising demand of today's mobile economy while
enhancing the experience for multifamily community residents,
property managers and building service staff through seamless
mobile access.
Schlage Control™ mobile enabled smart locks
are designed with security and open integration capabilities in
mind. The design allows for flexible compatibility, ultimately
enabling property managers freedom of choice in selecting
third-party access management software that best suits their
need—whether it be a smart apartment solution in addition to
standard access control through STRATIS, or a complete managed
solution for their security platform through Kastle. Regardless of
the selected solution, Schlage Control mobile enabled smart locks
empower property managers to differentiate by offering a convenient
and efficient way for authorized guests to unlock resident unit
doors.
"With the average American spending almost four hours a
day on mobile devices, on-demand control has become an
expectation," said Robert Gaulden,
director of technology alliances, multifamily at Allegion. "For the
mobile-minded multifamily resident, we saw an opportunity to
introduce the option for a solution that would enable simplified
visitor access, scheduling maintenance and granting entry for
services including grocery delivery and pet sitting. Not only does
this create convenience for consumers, but it helps property
managers more efficiently handle some of their biggest pain-points,
including package management, credential management and enabling
other concierge-level amenities."
Schlage Control™ mobile enabled smart locks benefit
both property managers and residents in a variety of ways,
including:
Property Managers
- Property differentiation, offering residents the convenience
and efficiency that comes with Bluetooth mobile credential
compatibility
- Open architecture design, giving properties the freedom to
choose the physical access control software (PACS) provider that
best fits their needs
- Increased visibility with audit trail reports for up to 1,000
events
- Eliminated cost and increased efficiency of issuing mobile
credentials versus the hassle of managing physical keys
Residents
- Convenience of using a smartphone and/or smart credential to
gain access throughout their community
- Eliminated hassle of carrying multiple keys
"Not only does this collaboration with Allegion support the
acceleration of smart lock and mobile credential adoption in the
short term, it also supports our long-term vision to deliver
complete frictionless access to the multifamily space, solving for
security and convenience for the resident and operating
efficiencies and resident differentiation for the property
management team," said Haniel Lynn,
CEO at Kastle.
This enhancement is part of the next wave in Allegion's mission
to work with leading players in the industry to spearhead smart
lock and mobile access adoption, making seamless security the new
standard. Schlage Control™ mobile enabled smart
locks with Bluetooth mobile credential compatibility are the
first release in a full portfolio of mobile enabled solutions to be
launched this year.
"We partnered with Schlage, the most trusted name in electronic
access, to integrate with our platform for a smart, connected
access solution," said Felicite
Moorman, CEO of STRATIS. "The mobile phone is already a
central piece of most people's lives, and delivering the mobile
Sidewalk to Sofa™ solution with Schlage remains an essential part
of our offering for residents and guests, property managers,
maintenance, vendors and other stakeholders."
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.
About Kastle Systems
Kastle Systems has been leading
the security industry since 1972 with advanced managed security
solutions and services, protecting the who's who of commercial real
estate and multifamily communities. Named the Systems
Integrator of the Year for outstanding innovation and
customer experience by SDM, the industry's leading trade
publication, Kastle protects more than 2 million people across
10,000+ locations globally. Kastle's state-of-the-art security
solutions include access control, video surveillance, visitor
management, identity management, ,mobile access applications, and
security monitoring, all integrated on an open, standards-based
platform and supported by a team of experts
24x7x365. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Kastle is consistently ranked the #1
Security Provider in DC by the Washington Business Journal and is
on CIOReview's 2018 List of Top 10 Physical Security Providers.
Kastle also has offices
in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los
Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San
Francisco and Sydney, Australia. The Kastle Systems International
family of security brands includes Kastle Systems, Mutual Security
Services, Stat Land Security Services, CheckVideo and Urban Alarm.
For more, visit www.kastle.com.
About STRATIS
STRATIS is an Inc. 5000 "Fastest Growing
Company in America" and an Entrepreneur 360 "Best Company in
America." STRATIS enables smart apartments and intelligent
buildings and is the only SOC2 compliant platform purpose built for
the complexities of multifamily and student housing. STRATIS is
currently expanding that IoT Platform to enable access, energy, and
automation management and control in hospitality, small to mid size
commercial, retail, agriculture, and campus housing. Headquartered
in Philadelphia in North America, and Tokyo in Asia, STRATIS has installed in over 300,000
apartments across the U.S. and tens of thousands internationally.
STRATIS launches its Platform in the United Kingdom this year, and has rapid
expansion plans for the European Union and further in Asia, embracing strategic partnerships in each
location to offer best in class installation and support. To get
more information visit: STRATISIoT.com.
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