COMMERCIAL SAFETY & SECURITY
MUL-T- LOCK HELPS SECURE SCHOOLS OF THE FUTURE
» WITH SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES reopening across the country , the safety of students and staff has never been more important . Security expert Mul-T-Lock recognises that every educational facility has a different security requirement and effective management of everyone who comes and goes is paramount , not only to save time and expense , but to also tighten security .
For schools that are looking to upgrade or extend their current master key suite , Mul-T-Lock offers a wide range of cost effective solutions to address the varying needs of education buildings . These incorporate patented mechanical and electro-mechanical technology , providing enhanced security with increased control over access ; at the same time reducing the number of keys that can be lost or stolen .
Mul-T-Lock ’ s master key platforms are customisable depending on requirements , with a wide range of products including various lock and cylinder types . The system are designed to serve dynamic and growing environments , so each master key solution is scalable to suit an education building ’ s needs both today and in the future .
Mul-T-Lock has also recently launched a new antibacterial key solution , providing a more hygienic solution for education applications . The keys feature an antibacterial plastic head that contain an agent that supresses the growth and spread of unwanted bacteria . The new keys have been successfully tested to ISO 22196 , showing significantly lower bacterial contamination compared to other keys .
If education facilities want to move away from mechanical to an access control solution , Mul-T-Lock specialises in a number of systems that can help .
Mul-T-Lock also recognises that whilst access control is a fundamental element of security in higher education especially , many aging systems urgently need to be upgraded .
According to a recent survey , higher education security and IT professionals are ready to embrace more modern technology as a way of improving the experience for students and staff . The findings showed that over half ( 54.2 %) of respondents want to unify their access control credentials to support multiple applications whilst 44 % want better integration with other security systems .
Now that education buildings should provide a safe and hygienic environment with reduced touch-points for pupils and staff , Mul-T-Lock ’ s SMARTair ® access control system replaces keys with a wireless locking system operated by smartcards and even smartphones when used in conjunction with Mul-T-Lock ’ s Openow™ app .
With SMARTair ®, lost cards can be cancelled , and replacement cards reprogrammed for increased security . The system can be tailored to meet each building ’ s needs and can be reprogrammed using the latest in access control management software as those needs evolve , without having to replace
any physical locking systems – making it a cost effective and straightforward solution for all education buildings .
With no hardwiring , the system can be installed at low cost with minimal disruption to education facilities . Designated system managers can also monitor and control access rights – allowing personnel access when needed and revoking access once it is no longer required .
By utilising the Openow™ app , facilities managers and security administrators can instantly send , revoke or update virtual keys from the designated SMARTair ® software or web browser allowing staff to access specific buildings or rooms via their smartphone .
System managers can be anywhere in the world when controlling access rights ; making the whole process more convenient and secure for everyone . This also significantly reduces whole life costing , as it removes the need to replace key cards when they are misplaced .
To learn more about Mul-T-Lock ’ s various security solutions for education facilities , including the antibacterial keys , SMARTair ® access control system and Openow™ app , please call 01902 364200 , email internalsales @ mul-t-lock . co . uk or visit www . mul-t-lock . co . uk .
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