CR80News | Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University upgrades security with Salto

Thursday, June 17, 2010

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, has begun installing Salto System’s XS4 wire-free security solution as part of a major rolling access control system upgrade.

Vision Systems, Salto’s southern African distributor has already installed the university campus’ first 30 units into lecture venues, computer labs and administration offices; with an additional 30 on the way.

This newly installed access control security solution consists of WRM9001 and 9001FS wall readers working together with Mifare proximity controlled E9450 electronic escutcheons in both off line as well as wireless on line models.

The system integrates with the University’s custom in-house software program that incorporates all the information about the students and staff, to enable locks and key cards can be updated, restricted, or deleted remotely.

The smart key cards, which are currently standard prox cards but due to be replaced by combo cards shortly, also serve as student and staff ID cards and have photo identification and cashless vending capabilities.

University of Virginia puts Schlage to the test

The University of Virginia recently participated in a test deployment of Schlage modular wireless locking systems, according to SecurityInfoWatch.

The university tested Schlage’s ANSI compliant AD-4000 wireless locks with dual credentialing, which allows students to use their campus issued ID card and a unique PIN to access residence halls and rooms. And because the locks are online and wireless, school officials have the ability to update access control permissions and create immediate lockdowns.

Loyola expands campus card program

Loyola University, Chicago, is offering more buying power for its students through the campus card program, allowing them for the first time to take the card off-campus at local dining establishments. The program will start small, focusing on a handful of restaurants.

University Business, Higher One honors Models of Efficiency

University Business Magazine and Higher One are honoring seven colleges and universities in their summer 2010 Models of Efficiency program, to honor institutions of higher learning that meet the education business and technology challenges of today’s campuses.

UConn breach results in theft of private information

An UConn computer with the names and Social Security Numbers of more than 10,000 university applicants was stolen, according to a local news report.

The computer, stolen from an IT storage cabinet at university’s West Hartford campus, had applicant files ranging from 2004 through July 30. UConn officials are still investigating the theft, which was discovered on Aug. 3.

UK agri-college selects SALTO to revamp its security

The Royal Agriculture College in the UK has selected SALTO Systems and its XS4 smart card based system to replace its key lock doors.

The upgrade is currently in the pilot phase, with two main entrance ways already fitted with SALTO WRM9000 series wall readers. Twenty bedrooms and four back of house office doors have been fitted with XS4 electronic locks.

London college selects SALTO for access solution

Westminster Kingsway College has selected and installed a SALTO Systems XS4 solution as part of a security access control package at its five centers across the city of London.

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University upgrades security with Salto