At Clemson University, the TigerOne card office’s latest endeavor is creating a new access control system, a pursuit that began in 2012. As part of the overhaul, the university’s card office will begin to unify existing access systems and phase out prox credentials and readers across campus.

While contactless lockers are just now beginning to see use in the campus market in North America, the technology has been transforming operations at corporate campuses, health clubs, ski resorts and other locations around the globe for many years. Lessons learned and benefits gained from these deployments are helping colleges and universities chart their course with the smart tech.

A new e-book from the door openings company highlights the advantages of WiFi and Power over Ethernet access control systems for residence halls, classrooms, student unions and record storage areas. ASSA ABLOY’s Jim Primovic explains what technologies best suit different institutions and different campus buildings.

Ohio University’s OneCard office was in need of a security overhaul when the results of a 2015 system audit uncovered some potential susceptibilities. Josh Bodnar, the director of Access, Transaction, and Video Services at Ohio shares how the OneCard office now secures cardstock, materials and workstations, as well as tracks ID card production.

There’s a growing demand among college students for smart lockers – a safe place on campus to store expensive belongings like smart phones, laptops and tablets while they’re taking a test or hitting the gym, a lab or a campus event. Equipping lockers with contactless technology can offer students a smart option for storing their […]

Given the up-front investment required to install a modern, contactless locker system, traditional “dumb” lockers with combination locks or keys might appear to be a more cost-effective option. But the hidden costs of managing, maintaining and staffing traditional lockers can quickly surpass the up-front costs of smart lockers, thus making the contactless locker ROI superior. […]

The University of Texas is restricting access to on-campus buildings for those without a UT ID card. The new access policies will lock down most campus buildings from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am, permitting access to only those without a valid student ID card.