32 | JUNE 2020
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INTRATONE & HOUNSLOW COUNCIL
As a leading wireless access control system provider,
Intratone works with numerous properties and housing
associations across the UK and Europe. Since 2016, we
have fitted the latest access control technology at over
220 different buildings across Hounslow Council in London.
The previous access control
systems across both Hounslow
Council’s residential and commercial
portfolio had become
obsolete, and there was an overwhelming
desire to move from
mechanical keys to a fob-based
system. Residents had been complaining
at the delays in receiving
new keys, in some cases with
them taking up to six weeks to
be delivered.
Starting in 2016, Intratone
wireless access technology has
been installed at nearly a thousand
low- and high-rise apartment
blocks and council offices, commercial
buildings and operational
sites. Now, new key fobs can be
obtained straightaway by residents
when visiting their local housing
office, through new, cloud-based
technology. Hounslow is also utilising
Intratone’s digital communications
solutions, and have integrated
digital noticeboards into a
number of their properties.
Because the remote management
system is cloud-based,
changes made to key fobs are
“
Intratone was recommended by
an installer and, so far, we have
been very impressed – the build and
technology of the readers means that
they will last for at least ten years.
”
Ian Williams, Electrical Engineer, Hounslow Council
almost immediate and can be
facilitated from anywhere where
there is internet access – whether
that’s at a PC, laptop or a smartphone
while on site.
“Intratone was recommended
by an installer and, so far, we have
been very impressed – although
it is a sizeable investment for the
council initially, the build and
technology of the readers means
that they will last for at least ten
years,” said Ian Williams, Electrical
Engineer at Hounslow Council.
“At one point in time, fob
programming was carried out by
two full-time members of staff
who would visit the site daily to
program residents’ fobs. This can
now all be programmed remotely
by the relevant housing officers
at the local housing office – a
huge, long-term saving for the
council. The simplicity of the
database is such that some of our
concierge and caretakers are being
trained to manage the system
themselves, which frees up even
more of the engineer’s time.
“With the older technology, residents
were able to copy fobs in
some local shops which did not
give the council full control over
who could access certain blocks.
With the new Intratone fobs,
you cannot rewrite or copy them
so when someone tries to use a
copied fob, it sends the system
a notification. We can check the
system when a certain fob has
been used, and so can assist the
police when they are trying to
track someone’s whereabouts.”
Would you like to learn
more about Intratone’s
track record in transforming
properties across the UK?
intratone.uk.com
SQUARE PROXIMITY READER
Boost both your property’s accessibility
and security with Intratone’s
square proximity reader. By simply tapping
a connected key fob against our
reader, registered users can quickly and
easily gain entry.
Plus, as it can be mounted either
separately or as part of an existing
intercom, housing and property managers
can ensure that our proximity
readers fit neatly, with no potential for
vandalism or accidental damage.
When paired with our one door
relay card, this unit can manage up to
10,000 key fobs or transmitters.
Our square proximity readers are
intuitive and easy to use, and as they are
plug-and-play with no software required,
you can save time and money without
the need for time-consuming installations
or complicated product training.
Exceed your tenants’ expectations
with our square proximity readers –
built with the end user in mind; an easy,
comprehensive solution that minimises
hassle.
EASY TO USE - MANAGE REMOTELY - SECURE ACCESS