Whether it’s a K-12 school system or large university, campuses all have the same basic security needs: safety and security, and giving students, parents and staff the confidence that administrators are on top of things with a multi-layered approach. Controllers...
Swarthmore College has been an Allegion client for eight years, and they have been working toward a goal of the complete elimination of brass keys on campus. The campus has 1,800 total doors and to date all exterior doors are...
By Mike Harris, VP of Sales East US, Alert Enterprise College enrollment is up again; new data suggests higher education enrollment is increasing, especially at community colleges which suffered the harshest enrollment declines in the last few years. The not-so-great...
HID’s 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report showcases significant market changes since the last report was issued two years ago. In partnership with IFSEC Insider, HID conducted their study from November 2023 until January 2024, distributing the survey to...
Durable handheld readers are ideal for certain use cases on campus such as event admission, attendance tracking, emergency mustering, and handheld ID verification. In these use cases, a mounted reader often will not suffice, and a phone or tablet-based device...
Transact's IDX platform is the company's cloud-based transaction system. Since its release in 2022, the solution has benefited from a series of new features and functions. With a new release automatically pushed to all client campuses every two weeks, these...
In a recent interview with CampusIDNews, Mike Harris from Alert Enterprise discusses the company's support for mobile credentials from Wavelynx, HID, and SafeTrust in Apple Wallet. Alert Enterprise offers a unified physical security layer that sits in between an organization's...
This summer, Southern Illinois University is launching a new contactless campus card for students, faculty, and staff. Along with the new ID technology, the card will also feature an updated design. The prior mag stripe card will continue to be...
At Virginia Tech, a strategically planned, multi-year process has eliminated physical keys from the campus. Brass keys have been replaced by card access in buildings and residence halls. The only remaining keys are stored in secure key boxes for...
The access control landscape on college campuses is going through a rapid and profound transformation. Advances in innovative access technology are proving pivotal in bolstering campus security while enriching day-to-day experiences for students and staff alike. By understanding these five...
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