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Keeping
Open University Open
Hows and whys of access control at Main Campus
Professional
Security magazine, the most prominent security
industry trade publication in the United Kingdom, recently
published an article describing an installation for Open
University in the UK. MAXXESS AXxess 202 software, teamed
with HID proximity card readers, were integrated to create
a truly accessible, yet secure, campus.
From
the article:
"The Milton Keynes site comprises 49 buildings spread
over a 110-acre site. To meet the Disability Discrimination
Act, the OU upgraded their existing 'tactile' card reader
system at Walton Hall, to non-contact proximity technology,
with the aim of making it easier for disabled staff and
visitors to gain access.
Although
the initial upgrade was driven by the needs of its disabled
users, OU's security team reports that it has embraced the
extra facilities.
(Security
Manager) Steve Molloy added: 'The capacity of the system
is impressive, almost a little daunting at first. It has
however proven to be very user-friendly and we are continually
learning how to get even more out of the level of information
it provides us. It is an ideal solution for university campuses
and other education establishments.' "
To view
the entire article as an Acrobat™ PDF document, click here.
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