Security solutions
in the education and
healthcare space
WORDS nathalie craiGYou can’t put a price on peace of mind,
which means security solutions are a vital
part of the design and building process.
When considering the specific safety and
security needs for education and care facilities
a whole new set of challenges arise. Luckily
there are ample ways to address these through
clever, cutting edge solutions out on the market.
From combined hardware and software solutions
that stop trespassers in their tracks, through
to designs that ensure exiting in emergency
situations is as swift as possible.
Allegion, a company with several brands
providing a range of security solutions for
homes, businesses and schools is finding that
when it comes to security, more and more
people are transitioning from traditional keys
to smart technology.
Marketing manager for Allegion in Australia,
Craig Patterson, explains that the demand
for electronic access control continues to grow
“because it gives end users greater control over
every connected opening, which means morecommand of their facilities as a whole”. This
is a power that those tasked with managing
security at education and care facilities would
certainly value.
Users can configure locks, manage access
rights and assign schedules from virtually
anywhere. And greater control allows facilities
to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Electronic credentials also provide an extra
level of control by mitigating the risks associated
with lost or stolen keys. This is because access
rights can be deactivated immediately, and new
credentials can be issued in seconds.
Allegion’s Schlage AD Series wireless locks,
for example, are able to integrate into electronic
access control systems. The locks feature built-
in credential readers and access control sensors
for simplified installation. The AD-400 enables
a wide range of credential options including PIN
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