Managing a shopping centre is busy work that runs around the clock, 24 hours a day. Keeping track of who has the security keys for various parts of the centre is normally the responsibility of a security team who sign out keys to contractors and trades people. It is important to keep track of who is responsible for the keys because if a significant key in the masterkeyed system is misplaced then the centre is at risk from illegal entry.

It is an expensive exercise to re-key a shopping centre that takes up the time of operations staff within the centre to get the system re-keyed and redistribute keys. In an effort to reduce the risk of keys being lost the Castle Towers shopping centre in Sydney, Australia has implemented a Keywatcher in conjunction with the installation of the high security keying system known as Galaxy and a wireless Access Control system by Salto Systems. The Keywatcher is a 6 module cabinet that holds 96 assests, from the image below you can see these assets can include keys and access control cards.

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Aperio Technology from ASSA ABLOY enables wireless possibilities for on-line door control.

Aperio is a revolutionary technology designed to complement new and existing electronic access control systems.  It provides users with an intelligent and cost-effective way to upgrade the security level of their internal doors.

The technology is based on a short distance wireless protocol, designed to link an existing online access control system with an Aperio enabled mechanical lock.

Panel manufacturers such as Cardax, Inner Range and Integrated Control Technology have already embraced Aperio Technology, creating interfaces to the Aperio Communication Hub (pictured below)

Independent Locksmiths & Security can bridge the gap between your existing electronic access control system and restricted keying system by replacing existing 570 cylinders with Aperio enabled cylinders, minimising key management issues and allowing authorization changes in real time.

For more information, or to request a quote, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Sampson on 1300 500 600 orben@ilss.com.au

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The latest Master Keying innovation from Australian Lock Company, known as Galaxy Platinum has arrived.

Benefits of this system include:

• Cost effective rekeys - The cylinder no longer needs to be removed from the door.
• Durable keys - Lifetime guarantee.
• Longest world wide patent for restricted keying systems until 2024.

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