Year: 2022

London, June 2022 – To enjoy the benefits of connected security, businesses need security technologies which work seamlessly with each other. In a recent survey of industry professionals, over 90% noted the critical importance of integration across building management functions^*.

 But why is integration judged to be so important? What exactly are its benefits? And how can an organization reap them?

In fact, there are several ways a connected access solution can help a business to do more — both enhancing security and contributing to overall business success.

1. Control every system from a single seat

“Access control systems are often viewed as the starting point for a building to shift from operating in siloes, towards a more functional, connected and ‘integrated’ building management system,” explains a new IFSEC Global white paper on security management. The white paper considers integration’s cost and efficiency impact on organizations^**.

Control from a single, integrated interface boosts efficiency in many ways. Some are individual to the industry or business, but there are advantages which apply almost anywhere. Firstly, integration reduces training needs and therefore costs: Everything is administered from a single system, rather than several working in isolation.

Secondly, when facilities staff only consult or update one interface, they save time and reduce manual errors.

In a real-world situation, integration can even save facility managers’ journey time. At the InHolland University of Applied Sciences, for example, a Nedap AEOS system integrated with Aperio wireless devices controls access for 7 different campuses from a single, integrated point.

Thirdly, analytics can deliver more value and better insights when multiple sources of data provide input.

2. Future-proof a system with standards-compliant hardware

Connected access control helps businesses to retool building management for the challenges of the 2020s. The smart building is integrated and automated, relying on standards for interoperability to keep data flowing in every direction.

OSDP, for example, streamlines the interoperability of access control and security devices. ONVIF Profile D & Profile M help access control devices connect with analytics.

Access control hardware which is designed for interoperability — with accessible APIs and SDKs for app integration — creates security which is ready for what’s next, even when predicting “what’s next” can be difficult.

3. Attract and retain staff with flexible working

In a survey conducted by consultants McKinsey & Company, 63% of employees said they would prefer a “hybrid” or fully remote work schedule^***. To offer this kind of flexibility cost-effectively, security provision must be able to adapt. Smarter use of space is ever more important as employees come to favour hybrid work patterns.

To assist in a move to hybrid working, access control credentials can be authorized to unlock doors during specific timeframes, so staff enter only when scheduled, for example. Facility managers can regulate daily access so building occupancy stays within capacity.

A single hub — for issuing, amending and revoking access rights — streamlines the administration of a hybrid system. Trying to implement such a change via multiple electronic and/or mechanical access systems in parallel could create an enormous workload. Integrated electronic access control makes it easy.

4. Realize the cost saving potential of connectivity

According to analysts Verdantix, more than a third of building occupiers in the office sector are now planning to invest in space utilization analytics*^***.

An integrated access control system generates critical data for understanding building use — and potentially reducing office rental costs. If a space is not being used, why waste valuable budget on renting it?

“Whereas security has mostly been a reactive profession prior to now, integrated solutions allow data to be transformed into knowledge,” explains Danny Laurier at Securitas, in an exclusive interview for the white paper. “And, when you have knowledge, you can move from a reactive to predictive risk management approach.”

London, June 2022 – ASSA ABLOY’s access control technology PULSE has been recognized for its innovation in powering electronic locks with energy harvesting technology rather than batteries or mains electricity. It was awarded the Energy Prize at the 2022 Danske Byggecentre Building Climate Awards^*.

The purpose of the awards is to “celebrate innovative products and solutions in construction and to increase knowledge of climate-friendly building materials.” From a shortlist of 28 products and solutions, four prizes were awarded: in Climate, Environment, Energy and Work Environment categories.

The jury included industry leaders and experts in the fields of both construction and sustainability, including Green Building Council Denmark^**.

“We see an increase of businesses which are looking for energy savings across their building and facility management. There’s an increasingly urgent need to think sustainably about every product and solution that goes into a building,” says Henrik Degn, PULSE Business Development Manager EMEIA at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions.

“We are delighted that building and sustainability experts with such broad expertise have recognized the contribution that ASSA ABLOY PULSE access control can make.”

The benefits of PULSE for building owners and managers

PULSE programmable key-operated access control is wireless and self-powered: It runs without any external power source. The power generated when a keyholder inserts their key — kinetic energy which is usually “wasted” — is instead harvested to power the lock’s encrypted electronic security.

Installation is low impact, completed without wiring or drilling. An existing mechanical cylinder is simply swapped for a PULSE device.

“PULSE locks are also part of the Incedoäaccess control ecosystem,” adds Henrik Degn.. “With this flexible, scalable access management platform, facility managers can deploy PULSE energy harvesting locking alongside other wireless and wired locking. Everything is controlled from a single software interface.”

“It’s a comprehensive solution designed to save time and money for building managers — and the only energy harvesting locking solution which offers control from the cloud.”

With Incedoä Business Cloud, security teams can manage a wide range of access points and users remotely, while maintaining complete control over all their buildings — working smarter and more effectively.

They can deploy PULSE cylinders, padlocks and cabinet locks alongside electronic locking solutions for almost any opening or application. For users, a single, programmable PULSE key can unlock every PULSE cylinder or padlock. Its integrated RFID chip can also operate wireless or wired doors.

The 2022 Danske Byggecentre Energy Prize was presented in early May, at a special ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark.

ASSA ABLOY PULSE was also recognized recently with a Trophées d’Innovation Silver Award presented at Expoprotection Sécurité in Paris.

To learn more about ASSA ABLOY PULSE, download a free Solution Guide at https://campaigns.assaabloyopeningsolutions.eu/pulse

London, June 2022 – When Groupe Hospitalier Mutualiste Portes du Sud looked to modernize door security, their focus was clear: A battery-powered rather than wired solution was required to meet the access control challenges of a hospital environment.

 Like any healthcare setting, Portes du Sud must ensure their premises are an open, welcoming space for the public while simultaneously keeping medicines, staff, equipment and sensitive data secure. Every user group — from doctors, nurses, patients and their visitors to a host of temporary and contract workers — needs access rights tailored to their precise demands and schedule.

A wire-free electronic solution offers a number of concrete advantages in future-proofing hospital access control and meeting these challenges. It provides managers with the flexibility to tailor rights to a whole team or just one person — and change or cancel those access permissions anytime. They can audit access for faster incident investigation.

While helping phase out expensive metal keys, wireless devices also offer seamless compatibility with existing mortise locks and easy, cost-effective installation without cables. And because they are powered by standard batteries, any future outages do not impact hospital security.

A flexible system, recommended by security experts

Portes du Sud consulted three specialist providers and each one recommended the same system: SMARTair^Ò.

Hospital doors are now locked securely with battery-powered, wireless escutcheons: “One SMARTair escutcheon on its own replaces a wired reader, an electrical connection and a magnetic lock. And it is just as safe,” says Frédéric Steenhoute at Groupe Hospitalier Mutualiste Portes du Sud.

All credentials, door devices and users are managed easily from SMARTair’s TS1000 software. When someone loses their badge, managers cancel it with a couple of clicks, which saves the money and time which would be wasted changing locks in a mechanical system. If property goes missing, it’s easy to trace who went where and when, which keeps equipment and personal belongings safer.

And with no mechanical keys to order — badges are fast and cost-efficient to print from their own printer — the hospital saves money, too.

As well as protecting premises with a future-proofed solution, managers value the autonomy that wireless access control gives them. On any date, at any time of day or night, the ease of use and maintenance of a wire-free system makes life simpler for hospital technicians.

Devices are easy to maintain and can be moved if needed

Hospital managers enjoy everyday benefits in the management of staff and temporary contractors. “The fact we can assign rights to a whole team, and also specific rights to two or three people at the same time, is very useful,” adds Steenhoute.

SMARTair also several options for extending the reach or functionality of access control in the future.  The hospital can add escutcheons with antibacterial coating, for example. Another potential future option, SMARTair’s Openowä mobile app enables management and door unlocking by smartphone.

SMARTair devices can be moved anytime, to adjust or reconfigure door coverage. Web management can handle access for new buildings or any Group expansion.

Choosing SMARTair enables hospital managers to do all this — as well as install and maintain the system — in-house, which saves even more time and money.

“Wireless solutions allow us to be autonomous,” says Steenhoute. “It is very easy to remove an escutcheon from one door and to install it on another door; all our technicians can do it.”

To learn more about SMARTair^Ò wireless access control, download a free solution guide at http://campaigns.assaabloyopeningsolutions.eu/smartair

Suprema is a South-Korean technology-based company, a global leader in access control, time & attendance, and biometrics solutions. Suprema has now its European branch, Suprema Europe SARL, which is developing its partner’s network in the Balkans.

Suprema provides its own Access Control solutions as the XPass 2 RFID reader, very compact and available in three designs.

What makes the XPass 2 different?

Comparing to the traditional access control that is centralized (Door controller + RFID reader), the XPass 2 is using a distributed architecture (TCPIP Intelligent readercontroller). The reader is both a Door Controller and a Reader which lower the cost of ownership, both for product purchasing and installation, since installation is much quicker to operate.

The Suprema XPass 2 benefit PoE (Power over Ethernet), and can directly be connected to the door latch, the door sensor and Request to Exit button. For enhanced-security, XPass 2 has an optional SIO2 (Secure IO2) module, that will connect to the door and accessories. SIO2 will be installed indoor, in the secure area of the building and that is connected to XPass 2 via RS485 OSDP (with secure channel in a MasterSlave mode).

Where the XPass 2 can be used?

XPass 2 is an ideal solution for those who need to reduce the cost of installation with keeping security as well of quality of service. XPass 2 is a perfect fit for shared working spaces, small offices, as well as for the gyms, schools, universities, factories, hospitals, or logistics centers, to manage from 10 to 100 doors. Since it is IP67, Suprema XPass 2 can be installed both indoor and outdoor. The XPass 2 comes with a strong, vandal-resistant package, rated IK08. It has invasive moisture protection with the operating temperature between -30° to 65°C. No matter how harsh the environment, the XPass 2 is the ideal choice for outdoor applications.

Compatible with different types of access cards

Due to its dual-frequency RFID card technology, XPass 2 supports both LF(125KHz) and HF(13.56MHz) including most common RFID card standards (Mifare, DesFire, EV1EV2). If you have already issued cards for your employees such as EM cards, you can smoothly, switch to more secure standard such as EV2 with both old and new card working at the same time. You do not need to purchase all the readers again.

NFC for mobile connection

The Suprema XPass 2 can read Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and NFC signals to provide mobile credential capability when using Suprema’s Smartphone application [AIRFOB PASS] available on AppStore (IOS) and Google Play (Android).

With that APP, Suprema turns any iOS or Android smartphone into a highly secure contactless access credentialing device, eliminating the cost associated with issuing access cards and proximity devices. Due to our mobile access control solutions, your smartphone becomes your access key.

If you have further questions and inquiries, do not hesitate to contact us at www.supremainc.comenwheretobuylist.asp.