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How schools can save time and money with digital access

Industry Sectors, Latest News, Technology / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Pupils and teachers, maintenance teams and cleaning contractors, visitors, parents and many others… All kinds of people move into and around a school, all day, every day. By digitalizing access, instead of using mechanical keys, schools can control who comes and goes more efficiently and effectively. In a sector where budgets are often under pressure – and buildings have many doors and other openings where access must be controlled – traditional mechanical security can be expensive and time-consuming to manage. Keys go missing, locks need changing. It can be hard to know exactly who has access to sensitive areas around the school. A digital access solution helps school managers feel confident about security – and reassures pupils and parents. When doors and other openings are locked with digital devices, opened with digital credentials, no one has to worry about unauthorized key copies in circulation. If someone loses their keycard or phone, a couple of clicks in the software restores school security. It’s fast and hassle-free. Digital management also helps schools get more out of their premises. Local clubs or sports teams may be granted one-time or time-limited access to rent school halls or sports pitches when the teaching day is over. When the session ends, their access rights automatically expire. A quick integration between access and booking software puts this valuable revenue stream and community-building activity within easy reach. The SMARTair® access management system, a wireless solution from the digital access experts at ASSA ABLOY, helps schools do all this and more – to digitalize with confidence and make their access ready for what’s ahead. SMARTair: security you can trust Digital access offers efficiencies that are near-impossible to find with mechanical security. As well as eliminating lost-key worries, a SMARTair digital access system logs every door interaction, making incident investigation quicker and simpler. Authorized staff consult the software interface for an overview of building access anytime, and in real time. “The main benefit is the ease of real-time key management — from any place and at any time — via the wireless online management system,” explains Francisco Fernández Soriano, IT Manager at the Colegio Diocesano Santo Domingo in Orihuela, Spain. “This increases security for children and for staff, because no unauthorized people can enter the school.” A SMARTair digital system can help facility managers respond quickly by remotely locking some or all doors in an emergency, from wherever they happen to be. Lockdown may be initiated from SMARTair’s software interface or the Web Manager. A school manager can pre-define more than 250 different zones and choose whether to lock down a whole zone or specific doors. Schools can be confident that staff and pupils have the highest level of protection against the unexpected. Similarly, every SMARTair device can be set to Emergency Open, which unlocks them all. This could provide fire services with instant access to a whole building, for example. SMARTair makes this type of intelligent, responsive security much easier for schools to implement. Convenience you and your building users will notice SMARTair makes it easy for schools to upgrade existing premises to digital access. Doors require minimal alterations when SMARTair devices are fitted, because there’s no wiring around the locking device. It instantly brings daily convenience, with no more keys to manage or track. Every authorized user may be issued with a card, bracelet, fob or mobile key stored securely on their own smartphone, loaded with the precise permissions they need – no more or less – because not everyone should have access to the school office or server room. Cleaners may be admitted at same time on specific days of the week, for example. They do not have the unlimited access that copying mechanical keys entails. Everything is managed from simple web-based software. It’s equally easy to run more than one installation from a single interface — for example, if an administrator manages multiple sites or federated schools. In Denmark, Vejle Friskole saved a huge amount of time switching to SMARTair. Key management was eating up “a very long time, approximately 5 hours a week,” explains Henrik Kækel, the school’s Technical Service Officer. Now mechanical keys have been replaced, and more than 80 doors and cabinets are secured by SMARTair devices. “It was really bad before because we had big problems with keys that were lost,” he adds. “There was a lot of work in key administration.” Today, Vejle Friskole staff spend around 5 minutes a week managing their access system. “It’s incredibly easy to figure out… it takes 1 minute to code a student.” Reliability for greater cost- and time-efficiency The SMARTair range has multiple robust, reliable devices built to withstand toddlers and teenagers. SMARTair can secure almost any opening around a school – from escutcheons for classrooms and cylinders for offices, to padlocks on gates and fences, even outdoors. The new SMARTair i-reader secures and filters access at any electrically operated opening, including high-traffic exterior doors, alarmed doors such as a science lab, or a parking area with an automatic barrier. SMARTair integrates all access around the school into one digital system with one control panel. A credential can open a locker in communal areas or changing rooms, locked with a SMARTair e-motion Cabinet Lock, and an outdoor gate secured with a SMARTair i-gate Electronic Padlock. “Having a SMARTair system in place has given us peace of mind,” says Joanna Brunton, Executive Officer at Westbridge School in New Zealand. “It’s quicker, it’s safer and it’s simple.” To learn more about the benefits of SMARTair® digital access, download a free Solution Guide for Schools at https://www.assaabloy.com/group/emeia/campaigns/smartair-for-schools Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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Flight risk: Access control to mitigate airport power outages

Industry Sectors, Product News, Technology, UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Amidst recent news reports of power outages at a UK airport, Abloy UK is highlighting the need for effective access control solutions that maintain security even when the power supply is disrupted. Steve Wintle, Head of Critical Infrastructure at Abloy UK, explains: “We cannot stress enough the importance of building in security and safety resilience within national infrastructure, particularly when it comes to areas such as access control. “Even in cases where emergency back-up energy supplies are available via generators, the resultant power surges can cause not only chaos in the short term, but also long-term damage too. “When power is restored, singular or multiple surges can cause damage to the physical infrastructure, which can then require extensive repair by engineers to become operational again. “However, there are solutions that remain operational even during these types of incidents. By combining the PROTEC2 CLIQ system and electric locks from Abloy UK, airport security and facilities managers can build resilience into transport hub operations – even in the event of a power cut.” Door magnets, which require a continual power supply, are often used in airport environments as part of the access control solution due to their simplicity of installation, but a power surge can render them useless and leave areas unsecure. There are also fire risks associated with installing a magnet on a door which is used as a fire escape, as they require special arrangements to guarantee they are always fail-safe in the event of an emergency. For example, some door magnets require an alarm or ‘request to exit’ mechanism to allow someone to exit, so there could be life-threatening delays for people needing swift egress in an emergency. There are also a number of building regulation standards in place that relate to access control. It’s essential that these are adhered to, in order to ensure safety and security. These include BS179 Emergency Escape (for when the building occupants are aware of the building environment), BS1125 Panic Escape (for environments used by the general public) and the new standard BS13637 Electronically Controlled Escape Systems (for use on escape routes). These standards state that even if a door is electronically controlled for access there must be a compliant mechanical means of escape in an emergency. Electric locks therefore maintain security and safety without power, and without having to compromise security. If the PROTEC2 CLIQ solution is also installed as an override then facilities managers and airport security can maintain access control, as it requires no power and no infrastructure. PROTEC2 CLIQ enables authorised timed access for staff and contractors, and the ability to enable and revoke key authorisation remotely and delete lost keys. This offers substantial time saved and operational efficiencies in key collection between airside and landside. The solution also provides full audit trail reports and can be integrated with permit to work systems, offering 100% control of all keys, 100% of the time. Steve adds: “Airports are a vital part of our critical infrastructure, and service resilience is crucial. The recent power outages at a UK airport and the subsequent disruption have highlighted the need for better standards in security and access control provisions. “With solutions available to mitigate risks and ensure continuation of services, now is the time to invest in effective reliable systems that are both scalable and flexible too.” For further information on products and services available from Abloy, visit https://bit.ly/3RSQ6AW Read the full article for free in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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ASSA ABLOY Digital Access Solutions wins award

News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

A revolutionary mobile access solution, ABLOY CUMULUS has been awarded Security Innovation of the Year at the prestigious Fire & Security Matters Awards 2024. ABLOY CUMULUS, part of the Digital Access Solutions range from ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, is a new keyless access solution. The ingenious ABLOY CUMULUS product range covers keyless and online access solutions, from mobile keys, padlocks, controllers, swing handles and key deposits. All administered via the software tool, offering secure access from anywhere. Because the solution requires no continuous network coverage – for either locking device or the mobile phone – it operates in even the most demanding or remote locations. This gives new types of customers the benefits of a mobile access solution. For many such customers, until now, only key-based digital access or mechanical solutions have been suitable. The FSM Security Innovation of the Year 2024 award was presented at a ceremony in Coventry, UK. ASSA ABLOY was also a finalist in categories for FSM Security Manufacturer of the Year and Security Woman of the Year (Kelly Gill, SVP & CTO, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA). The difference with ABLOY CUMULUS User mobile phones eliminate key management hassles, enabling authorizations to be issued and amended quickly and conveniently to a user’s smart phone to allow access to any ABLOY CUMULUS locking device, wherever it is located. The solution helps businesses minimize costs and security threats associated with lost keys or with the distribution and misuse of unauthorized credentials. Every locking device provides extensive audit trails to assist with improving situational awareness. Like ASSA ABLOY’s other convenient mobile access solutions, ABLOY CUMULUS makes access more fluid. Relying on the user’s smartphone for unlocking removes the need for physical key management. It is also completely customizable: with modern APIs and SDKs for smartphone app development, the solution can become part of each customer’s individual needs in a way specific to their own organization. CUMULUS is also able to be managed with ASSA ABLOY Access, where access management is made easy. The native device range is designed and certified for outdoor use in even the harshest climates. It includes a battery-powered padlock; a key deposit with IP66/68 and IK10 certifications; and a robust new swing handle which brings mobile access to outdoor cabinets. In addition, the revolutionary CUMULUS Controller brings mobile unlocking via Bluetooth to any electric or electronic lock – from any brand, with compatible wiring. Multiple integration options “ABLOY CUMULUS was built API-first which means it is easy to integrate with various access management systems, booking or workflow management software, and much more,” explains Hanna Sillanpää, Head of ABLOY Digital Solutions Product Unit at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA. “This innovative approach is completely different to the typical method of developing access and security solutions.” “The API-first approach combined with the SDKs and the portfolio of locking devices allow making CUMULUS part of our customer’s key processes.” In logistics settings, it helps to secure the supply chain, boosting cost efficiency by giving distribution centres, cargo hubs and even trucks a modern access management solution. “With award-winning ABLOY CUMULUS, access changes from a security function to a powerful, reliable business enabler,” she adds. “If you can imagine it, ABLOY CUMULUS can help you do it, digitalizing your access to make it ready for what’s ahead.” To learn more about the ABLOY CUMULUS mobile access solution, visit abloy.com/cumulus Read the full article for free in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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A new upgrade in the CLIQ ecosystem

News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Organizations equipped with CLIQ intelligent key-based access management have confidence that their premises and employees are safe and secure. With CLIQ you can flexibly manage access, to secure almost any opening with electronic cylinders or padlocks and programmable smart keys. A new upgrade in the programming device family simultaneously enhances this security and convenience. Requiring regular credential updates is the simplest, most effective method for keeping premises secure. ASSA ABLOY’s new CLIQ Wall Programming Device (PD) helps to update keys’ access rights faster without involving the system administrator. This cuts the risk of unauthorized keys circulating. CLIQ is built around precision-engineered locking cylinders and high-end microelectronics. A standard battery, lasting approximately 10 years with typical use, inside each programmable smart key powers the cylinder or padlock — and encrypts data transfer between lock, key and system. Robust, durable CLIQ cylinder locks secure lifts, machines, mailboxes, cabinets and more with the same control as sensitive doors. A range of programming devices transfer and update access rights for keys. Fast, reliable CLIQ key updating for enhanced security — indoors and outdoors The CLIQ Wall PD, available as indoor and outdoor variant, has now been redesigned to make this updating process faster and easier than ever. “Facility managers can have the peace of mind that every user key in circulation is easy to load with the latest approved access rights and validity,” explains Stephan Schulz, CLIQ Product Manager at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA. “The Wall PD can also collect audit trails directly from keys. Life is just easier when you CLIQ!” The upgraded CLIQ Wall PD protects users against mis-steps, confusion or false positives during key programming: Intuitive LED lighting instantly confirms when their key is updated in both the indoor and outdoor product variants. The CLIQ Outdoor Wall PD is the ideal solution for demanding environments as it is protected against weather and vandalism. With the new CLIQ Wall PDs, keyholders and facility managers don’t need to worry about data privacy. Enhanced encryption via Ethernet ensures every issued CLIQ key is protected with robust security. The upgraded device now supports the 802.1x protocol for enhanced security. And with rapid installation — using the existing wiring and backplate — it is simple to switch existing wall programmers for new devices to keep a site and staff safer. Total compatibility with existing and future CLIQ keys ensures that replacing old programmers with the new CLIQ Wall PD is hassle-free and future-proof. Learn more at https://www.assaabloy.com/group/emeia/solutions/products/digital-access-solutions/cliq/cliq-programming-devices/wall-programming-device See our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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Mechanical Locking: What you should know about European standards

Exclusives / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

It’s hard to overstate the importance of standards in mechanical security. Yet in a world of evolving threats and regulations, it can be difficult to keep track of the most relevant certifications, and to identify which apply in different industries and regions, and for various applications. With its unique scope of expertise in local and global markets, ASSA ABLOY is ideally placed to help keep customers informed. Many leading mechanical locking manufacturers operate in-house laboratories with testing protocols. These are usually designed to push every device and component to discover its limit, long before it ever reaches the market. This process is critical to the development cycle of any security product. However, stringent third-party testing of mechanical devices is even more important. A truly independent mark of quality and durability inspires consumer confidence in a solution they must trust to secure their workplace or home. When specifying a new building or retrofitting an existing property to meet modern needs, compliance with security standards is a major component in local and regional building codes. Regulatory approval will depend on installing cylinders which meet or exceed agreed international and local industry standards. Some certifications simply ensure that information is presented in a consistent, easily understandable way. Among these is DIN 18252. The German standard defines terminology, dimensions, requirements, test methods and marking – all to ensure that Euro profile cylinders are standardized and so interchangeable and replaceable. Other standards, however, tell consumers more about the qualities of mechanical devices they are considering. These may assess the performance and durability of the cylinder itself, including when placed under stress or deliberate attack. Defending the premises: locking strength and resistance Two critical European standards require an independent assessment of a cylinder’s or padlock’s build quality and toughness: EN 1303 and EN 12320. EN 1303 is a wide-ranging standard for mechanical security which covers both cylinders and their keys. It assures performance on criteria including strength, security, durability and corrosion resistance. EN 1303 uses an 8-digit coding which reports on performance tests. Each digit refers to a product feature measured against the standard’s performance requirements (see figure, below). Compliance with EN 1303 doesn’t automatically indicate a high security standard. The precise grading is decisive. The highest a cylinder can achieve is 1-6-0-B-0-6-D and the lowest is 1-4-0-0-0-1-0. EN 12320 applies to padlocks, padlock fittings and their keys. It specifies performance requirements and describes test methods for strength, endurance, safety and general operation. EN 12320 establishes six grades for security – from grade 1 (low security) to 6 (maximum, only for rare cases) – based on performance tests for corrosion resistance, durability, key-related security and resistance to various forms of attack. To achieve any grade, all its criteria must be met or exceeded. Attack resistance is assessed by two further certifications – particularly important for cylinders deployed in a high-security environment: TS 007 and SKG. Administered by the UK’s Door & Hardware Federation, TS 007 (Technical Standard 007) specifies requirements for cylinders, door handles and other door hardware. It assesses locking cylinders’ vulnerability to any attacks which use skill and/or knowledge. A panel of independent locksmiths manually performs picking and bumping tests. EN 1303 attack resistance and key-related security (see above) are also considered. TS 007 assesses high-security cylinders with 1 or 3 stars. TS 007***, the higher rating, also includes snapping attack resistance. TS 007 is deployed in conjunction with the British Kitemark certification. The BSI KitemarkTM confirms testing has been independent and repeated; manufacturing quality is also audited. SKG ratings are certified by an independent Dutch testing institute and recognized Europe-wide. A cylinder’s SKG rating indicates resistance to various common forms of destructive attack and key-related security. It is similar to EN 1303 but covers additional types of manipulation. The rating is easily identified on the cylinder itself, marked with 2 or 3 stars. SKG***, the top level, resembles the top EN 1303 grading. Many insurance providers in the Netherlands now make it compulsory for insured houses to have SKG-rated locks. Why patent protection also matters Often overlooked, further assurance is provided when manufacturers deploy an active patent strategy. Patent protection offers greater control over the distribution and duplication of keys, which adds another layer of security for building owners and users. Key duplication can then be restricted to authorized locksmiths and security partners, which reduces the likelihood of unauthorized key copies in circulation – and hence of unauthorized access to a property. If cylinder designs are generic or sold with expired patents, the risk that valid keys fall into the wrong hands grows. Patents help, both by outlawing key copying and making it technically difficult to produce key blanks. “Leading ASSA ABLOY mechanical locking solutions – including CY100, CY110, CYS10 and CYS00 – offer certified mechanical security and have active patent protection stretching almost into the 2040s,” explains Kirsi Solehmainen, Product Manager Mechanical Locking Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA. To learn more about the most important standards and certifications for your business, watch a short video at https://www.assaabloy.com/group/emeia/stories/access-stories/standards-and-patent-protection-for-mechanical-cylinders Read the full article for free in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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The organisational benefits of digitalising access

Exclusives / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

What’s in store for your building’s digital future? As businesses seek to move from the mechanical to the digital world, David Moser, SVP & Head of Digital & Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, examines the fast-changing role of access solution providers Digitalisation is playing a pivotal role in the changing patterns of our working lives. It can help businesses of every size and type to collaborate better and maximise the productivity of their existing assets – human and capital – for example. Within and around all kinds of premises, from museums and stadiums to schools and hospitals, digital access is now a fundamental building block of more responsive, intelligent spaces. Indeed, according industry analysts Omdia*, “access control equipment continues to play a crucial role in leading end users to consider a transition to interconnected smart building system architectures”. It’s critical for all kinds of organisations to make their access ready for what’s ahead – to future-proof operations, maintaining a competitive edge with the concrete ROI that digitalisation delivers. The right access solution can be tailored to meet almost any target, making the benefits of hybrid and mobile working, greener buildings, efficient site management, analytics and more, easier to realise. Boosting security without adding complexity In a world of building management systems which offer a wide range of impressive functionality, security can sometimes be looked upon as a given. But faced with constantly emerging and evolving physical security threats, it should never be taken for granted. This is the core task for an access solution. Building users and managers need the reassurance of a secure access system to go about their working day productively and with peace of mind. As security converges, moving beyond traditional physical access and cyber ‘siloes’, the right digital access solution enables building management teams to define exactly who goes where, and when, across their site or sites. The completely modernised cultural space of Berlin’s Humboldt Forum needed intelligent locking to secure areas for exhibitions, education and science. A programmable key-based digital locking system from ASSA ABLOY now ensures high security standards and full flexibility for targeted and convenient control of the Forum’s different user and visitor groups. It looks and is operated just like a regular mechanical key system, except anyone’s access rights can be amended anytime and lost keys are deactivated immediately in the Web-based software. “The system provides state-of-the-art security and locking convenience,” as Jannis Hlous, Project Manager at Weckbacher Sicherheitssysteme, explained. The cost and safety benefits of device reliability The durability of a digital solution has both financial and security implications. Robust hardware and regularly updated software ensure that access solutions require minimal maintenance, for example. At specification stage, purchasers should inquire about third-party certifications, including for green building schemes, whether for digital locks and door closing solutions, or for access provision compliance at sensitive locations where additional national and supra-national regulations may apply. France’s Hydreaulys water treatment facility required a time-efficient way to restrict and monitor access to potentially hazardous materials. A digital key-based system from ASSA ABLOY now allows them to program access individually – and to change it when needed. Certified digital cylinders are sufficiently robust for the demanding environment of a utility: Alongside extreme weather, they resist chemicals and humidity. This reliability saves the time and cost of replacing locks regularly. “Access control needs flexibility as our organisation and management of the site is evolving, and this reliable system is evolving with us,” said Jean-Pascal Chuzel, Deputy Agency Director, Water France, Paris Seine Ouest. Enabling innovation in diverse environments An ‘innovative’ solution is not just the system with the widest range of features and functions. Choosing a manufacturer with a track record of innovation, however, should give organisations the confidence that their access will always prepare them for what’s ahead – not just ‘the now’. To foster innovation, their access and other building systems should embrace digital openness and customisability, which in turn provide the flexibility which genuinely future-proofs management. Barcelona-based build-to-rent provider Becorp have used mechanical security in the past – and are aware of its advantages and its drawbacks. For a new development, they targeted a convenient keyless digital solution, where residents unlock doors using secure mobile keys in a smartphone app. This saves managers’ time, especially during property handovers. Their ASSA ABLOY digital solution provides locking with deadbolt projection and real-time management, so staff can check live status for any access point, open doors remotely or lock-down in an emergency. “Physical key management for any large development puts severe pressure on operational costs,” explained Xavier Casals, Becorp’s Engineering Director. “Choosing wireless locks and mobile management helps us to minimise them.” Read the full article for free in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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Historic Munich building adds access management

Industry Sectors, News Desk, Technology / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Munich’s Hofbräuhaus enjoys an iconic status, as both a heritage property and a spiritual home for lovers of German beer. “In this historic building is the world’s most famous tavern,” explains its Security Manager, Robert Graßl. “The whole world goes in and out. Security is very important.” Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V commissioned Munich’s original Hofbräuhaus in 1589, initially as a brewery to supply the Wittelsbacher Hof. Moved at the end of the 19th century and severely damaged during World War II, it underwent reconstruction in 1958. It now attracts tourists and city locals, seating up to 3,000 guests indoors and a further 400 in the beer garden. Although the building is an important heritage monument, it required 21st-century digital access to keep site users safe and streamline day-to-day operations. They wanted fast, secure access rights management for employees and service providers – including up to 100 waiters working each shift – within a unified system which could authorize access at both the Hofbräuhaus and their food production facility in Brunntal. Of course, inobtrusive digital devices and low-impact installation were a necessity to ensure compliance with heritage preservation regulations. Digital access for a famous heritage building Many electronic access products and technologies are not appropriate for historic buildings. An eCLIQ key-based digital access solution is different: eCLIQ cylinders are compatible with the strict monument preservation requirements at the Hofbräuhaus. They have a flush fit, so don’t even appear to be part of an electronic locking system. With wireless installation at the doors, devices blend with the building interior. “We can exchange a mechanical cylinder 1:1 with an eCLIQ cylinder without having to modify anything on the door or install cables,” confirms Miriem Hammoudi, Business Development Manager at ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH. ASSA ABLOY fitted around 100 eCLIQ locking cylinders and supplied 340 eCLIQ programmable keys for Hofbräuhaus managers to issue to relevant staff and service contractors. Easy operation for flexible, cost-efficient management Every eCLIQ key has an integrated chip and is programmable individually for the keyholder. The versatility of eCLIQ is demonstrated when a key is lost: Access authorizations are removed rapidly – simply by reprogramming cylinders – ensuring security is maintained. The eCLIQ system also helps manage workflows for service providers such as cleaners: Their access is enabled on a time-limited basis. A standard battery inside each programmable electronic key powers the cylinder or padlock on insertion – and encrypts data transfer between cylinder, key and system – so no external power source or wiring is needed. The Hofbräuhaus team manages their system via a flexible, scalable web-based platform, CLIQ Web Manager: “I can program keys from anywhere or also block them quickly if a key has been lost or if someone is no longer allowed to enter,” says Robert Graßl. “And I can install any cylinder in any door by adjusting the length. I don’t have to carry extra stock which is really cost effective.” With the hosting solution chosen, access data is stored securely at ASSA ABLOY, accessible anytime and from any location, which is an ideal configuration for managing large systems or multiple locations. Their system is easy to expand anytime – future-proofing Hofbräuhaus access. “The situation before the new master key system was installed was problematic,” says Robert Graßl. “Keys were distributed and nobody knew who held them. Now, everyone carries only one key programmed with details of where and when they can enter. It’s perfect.” Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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Making Access Control More Convenient with Doorbird

Industry Sectors, News Desk, Product News, Technology / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

eQ-3 AG and Bird Home Automation GmbH announce strategic partnership during the Light + Building 2024 trade fair. Starting in Q4 2024, extensive cloud-to-cloud integration will make it possible to easily connect DoorBird video door stations to a Homematic IP smart home system. Thanks to DoorBird’s direct integration into the Homematic IP ecosystem, it will be even easier and more convenient for users to be able to control access to their home: The Homematic IP App sends out push notifications to smartphones at all times and to all locations, letting users know when someone is ringing at the door. Audio and video signals are transmitted from the DoorBird door station to the Homematic IP App in real time so users can communicate directly with visitors. If required, the door can be opened with just one tap. Security is the top priority for both partners here. All communication in both systems is only transmitted in encrypted form in accordance with the latest standards. The Homematic IP Cloud is hosted exclusively on servers in Germany and is thus subject to the highest security standards. Compliance to such standards is checked on a continual basis. The VDE (Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies) has certified the smart home system seven times in a row in the areas of protocol, IT, and data security, to ensure fulfillment of the highest security standards. In order to give users even more options to easily and conveniently design their smart home to their liking, eQ-3 continues to expand its Whole Home System range, which already consists of more than 150 products. The company’s proprietary product portfolio is rounded off by select partnerships. Aside from DoorBird, compatible systems include Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Philips Hue, EZVIZ, VEKA Texino, and Ease®.Cloud-to-cloud integration of DoorBird and Homematic IP will be available starting in Q4 2024. About eQ-3: eQ-3 is one of the innovation and technology leaders in the smart home market. In 2023, eQ-3 was named European market leader in whole home systems for the ninth year in a row by the renowned market researcher Berg Insight. With more than 200 products, eQ-3 has the broadest smart home portfolio in the industry and has supplied more than 50 million smart products and reached more than 3 million homes. Products are designed and developed by more than 100 developers at the company headquarters in Leer, Germany. Production is carried out at the Group’s own factory in Zhuhai in southern China, which has been awarded top marks by the BSCI for Corporate Social Responsibility and ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certification for environmental and quality management. eQ-3 AG was created in 2007 as a spin-off of ELV Elektronik AG, which had been around for more than 40 years. The company is 100% family-owned. Further information: www.homematic-ip.com, www.eQ-3.de. Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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German Institute honours DoorBird

News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

Which are the best brands, products and services? Finding answers to this question is always challenging for consumers. The German Institute for Product and Market Evaluation steps in to help with surveys that study purchasing habits around the country. The latest evaluation clearly reveals: Products from DoorBird address the needs of consumers and catch the eye with their unbeatable quality. The institute believes that its mission is to pinpoint the brands, products, retailers and services that excel with great service, high quality and customer satisfaction. And the companies benefit along with the consumers: Research by the institute helps them to continue improving their products and services. The surveys are unsupported and address specific audiences. All of the honored brands are listed at https://dipmb.de/ausgezeichnete-marken/. “We are delighted to receive this honour”, says Sascha Keller, Chief Executive Officer of DoorBird. “We attach considerable value to the use of high-quality materials in our products. All of them are manufactured in Germany with the utmost precision and care. Not only do they look elegant, they also contribute to longevity and therefore sustainability. Our new products often reflect the feedback and wishes of our customers; their satisfaction is what drives our product development.” About Bird Home Automation GmbH/DoorBird Bird Home Automation GmbH develops and manufactures IP-based video door intercoms, access control devices, indoor stations and accessories under the DoorBird brand. The company’s headquarters and production plant are in Berlin, Germany, with sales offices in San Francisco, California and Jacksonville, Florida, USA. The smart home products are made in Germany according to the highest quality and security standards and are installed worldwide. DoorBird stands for the combination of exclusive design with innovative IP technology in the door communication sector. For more information, visit www.doorbird.com. DoorBird is part of ASSA ABLOY. Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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Innovative, digital, reusable: a keyless locking solution

News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

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 own protection — for areas where valuable equipment, product samples or confidential commercial documents are kept. Barcelona-based ExpoFactory specialize in the design and build of award-winning exhibition stands for the MICE, retail and habitats/architecture sectors**. They understand that booth security is integral to customers’ needs — and that keeping booths safe is not easy. They hoped to identify an innovative, modern solution which would be more flexible and convenient than mechanical lock-and-key security. Two more factors were critical in their choice. Firstly, easy installation, to ensure that fitting locks did not slow down their build process. Secondly, and equally important: The ability to easily reset and reuse devices. ExpoFactory need locks which can be trusted to last. Everyone has their own PIN — no one carries keys To replace manual, mechanical keys and cylinders, they chose Code Handle Door, a digital PIN door lock housed within an elegant handle. So far, 60 devices have been equipped. With a Code Handle, all that’s needed to unlock is a secure 4- to 6-digit PIN. There’s no key to use, lose or track — and no worries that it’s been copied. “Code Handle has a stylish design, easy installation and eliminates the need for physical keys,” says Adelfio Marino, Logistics Centre Manager at ExpoFactory. Installation is fast: the Code Handle fits over a standard cylinder and is fixed in place by two screws. Batteries slot inside for a minimal footprint. There’s no wiring or software to worry about. When the event is finished, it’s simple to reset the device ready to incorporate in another trade show stand. Code Handle instantly upgrades booth security. It makes sure only the right people have access, not just anyone who happens upon the key. With no keys to track, organizing stand security is easier, too. Everyone on the stand works faster because they don’t wait for a keyholder to appear. With Code Handle, the team leader chooses up to 9 different PINs for authorized staff (and cancels them anytime). It’s also a convenient digital solution tailor-made for busy trade shows: “Everything was easy and effective,” adds Adelfio. “And it makes our final product of higher quality. The customer prefers it.” With its unique combination of durability, stylish design and ease-of-use, the Code Handle digital lock has already been deployed to separate public and private spaces in all kinds of settings — from clinics and pharmacies to shops and home offices. Read more exclusives and news in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: [email protected]

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