Security update-1-2012

Research partnershipwith ETH ZurichWithin the context of its 150th anniversary, Kaba entered intoa collaborative arrangement with the Swiss Federal Instituteof Technology (ETH) Zurich.

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A swift journey with self-boarding gatesSelf-boarding gates speed up the boarding process.Using them is self-explanatory, and they are popularwith staff.

SecurityupdateNo 45, Edition 1/2012

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Montblanc plays safewith KabaThe paramount creator of writing instruments refurbishes itsboutiques and fits them with security products from Kaba.

The Kaba Group is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2012.

From its beginnings as a small safe factory set up in the city of

Zurich in 1862, the firm has grown to become what it is today,

a technology leader in the global security industry. That was

and remains possible only because Kaba is always setting new

standards through its compelling innovations. In this, the focus

has always been on offering added value to the customer, and

that will remain the case. The anniversary supplement which

you will find within this edition of our customer magazine

draws out the high points in our history. This is a perfect

“Innovation to the benefitof our customers: that isKaba’s recipe for success.”

ImprintPublisher Kaba Management+Consulting AG, 8153 Rümlang (Switzerland), www.kaba.com. Editor Kaba Corporate Communications. Photography FlughafenZurich AG (p. 3), Guenter Bolzern (pp. 2–7), Montblanc (pp. 3, 18–20), Area 47 (pp. 14–15), Daniel Hager (pp. 16, 28, 30), Cape (pp. 21–23), Loacker (pp. 24–25),SEW Eurodrive (p. 26), KGS Keller Geräte & Services (p. 27), Royal Scotish Academy (p. 27), Royal Bank of Scotland (p. 29), Nestlé (p. 29). Reproduction issubject to permission from Kaba. Security update is published in spring and fall in English, German, Spanish and Chinese.

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opportunity to thank you for your loyalty to our company. We

will continue to do all we can to meet your expectations in full.

The main focus of this edition is a particular anniversary pro-

ject, the effects of which will, we hope, be felt well beyond 2012

and which is a reflection of our attachment to Switzerland as a

location for research and education. The project in question is

a four-year collaborative arrangement with the Swiss Federal

Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich for research and train-

ing on the subject of information security. The aim is to bridge

theory and practice – to the benefit of all concerned and, in

the end, to the benefit of you yourselves, our customers. Turn

to page 4 for a discussion I had with the academics at ETH,

Professor Roland Siegwart, Vice President Research and Cor-

porate Relations, and Srdjan Capkun, Professor in the Depart-

ment of Computer Science and Director of the Zurich Informa-

tion Security and Privacy Center (ZISC), along with Andreas

Häberli, CTO of the Kaba Group.

I wish you an enjoyable read.

Riet Cadonau

CEO Kaba Group

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p. 8A swift journey with self-boarding gatesSelf-boarding gates speed up the boarding process.

Using them is self-explanatory, and they are popular with staff.

p. 18Montblanc plays safe with KabaThe paramount creator of writing instruments refurbishes itsboutiques and fits them with security products from Kaba.

Content

Area 47 – an adventure park 14Kaba designed the locking and access systemfor a unique adventure park.

Switch to Legic advant made easy 16Compatibility and investment protection with Kaba exos.

Silca explores new channel in UK 17The new partnership with the Charles Birch Group opensnew business for Silca through the shoe repair channel.

Time + attendance system keeps staff costsunter control 21

Access control via Ethernet 24

Spotlights 26

First key manufacturer to gain ISO/TS 16949certification 30

Products 32

News 34

p. 4Research partnership with ETH ZurichWithin the context of its 150th anniversary Kabaentered into a collaborative arrangement withthe Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich.

Security update 1/20124

Research partnershipwith ETH ZurichKaba’s technological leadership requires that the latest research findingsfeed into the product development process on an ongoing basis, for instancein the field of information security. In this area, the Kaba Group, within thecontext of its 150th anniversary, has now entered into a four-year collaborativearrangement with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich.Other partners getting involved from the world of business will be Google,Credit Suisse and Armasuisse.


“Thanks to a livelyexchange of ideas withtop researchers on topicsrelevant to Kaba, we seegreat potential for realiz-ing our goals in termsof innovation leadership.”

Riet Cadonau, CEO Kaba Group

Riet Cadonau, CEO, and Andreas Häberli,

CTO of the Kaba Group, in conversation

with Professor Roland Siegwart, Vice Pre-

sident Research and Corporate Relations,

and Srdjan Capkun, Professor in the

Department of Computer Science and

Director of the ZISC at ETH Zurich.

Riet Cadonau Our decision to enter into

an ongoing partnership with the highly

respected Swiss Federal Institute of

Technology (ETH) needs to be seen

equally as an important anniversary

project. Through this partnership, Kaba

wishes to underline its close attach-

ment to Switzerland as a location for

research and education. The decision to

partner up with ETH Zurich, and specifi-

cally with its Zurich Information Secu-

rity and Privacy Center (ZISC), was an

obvious one, as the Institute is one of

the world’s foremost authorities in

information security, whilst this issue

has high priority for us as a leading pro-

vider of pioneering and comprehensive

solutions in the premium segment of

the security industry.

Roland Siegwart First of all, I would like

to underline that the transfer of know-

ledge and technology between the Insti-

tute, society and business is a central ele-

ment in ETH’s strategy. In this specific

case, we are delighted to have attracted

such respected partners from the world

of business as Credit Suisse, Google,

Armasuisse and Kaba. One of the key

concerns of the ZISC, too, is to bring the

Institute and business together for joint

research and education projects.

The information society we live in today

is faced with growing security risks, as we

see on a day-to-day basis. And, in fact,

the “security and risk” complex has been

very consciously made one of the focal

points for research we have defined for

our Institute. The Zurich area brings

together a large pool of expertise in

information security, so the time is ripe

for a joint approach which will bear fruit

for all involved. The division of labor is

clear: the Institute is responsible for the

basic research and teaching which pre-

cedes business applications, while the

entrepreneurs in the business world will

wish to make optimum use of the resul-

ting findings for the development of mar-

ketable products.

Srdjan Capkun Questions of security are

central to this century’s information soci-

ety. At the ZISC, we are trying to provide

some answers. Many areas of life – from

finance to energy supply and transport,

education and entertainment – now make

use of networked information systems,

which creates increased interdepen-

dency. An initial research project which

Kaba has assigned to the ZISC, in this col-

laborative arrangement involving Google

and Credit Suisse, is concerned with

security in mobile communications. Spe-

“The information society welive in today is faced withgrowing security risks, as wesee on a day-to-day basis.”Roland Siegwart, Vice President Research and Corporate Relations, ETH Zurich


cifically, it is about tracking down and eliminating security loop-

holes in smartphones. Nowadays, these versatile devices are

used not just for making calls but also for saving e-mails, pho-

tos, documents and browser histories – i.e. a mass of sensitive

personal and business data. This gives rise to the problem as to

how to delete such data securely and definitively, which is not at

all easy. A reliable solution cannot be provided simply by down-

loading an app, but requires changes at the heart of the operat-

ing system. This is what this project is looking into, as part of a

PhD thesis.

Andreas Häberli The relevance of this project for Kaba is obvi-

ous. In the security industry, the trend is away from physical

keys towards keyless, Internet-based access media, such as

intelligent card systems, as well as entirely contactless solu-

tions. In this respect, smartphones will without doubt play an

important role in the future. To give just one example: you

book your hotel room over the Internet and your “key” is writ-

ten to your mobile telephone, enabling you to open your room

door in the hotel without needing to go to reception. We are

obviously very interested in solutions like this, and data secu-

rity, as with all Kaba products, needs to have the highest pri-

ority. As you might imagine, being able to work collaboratively

with ETH, Google and Credit Suisse constitutes a very attractive

proposition for all involved, as each will be able to feed in their

own perspectives and areas of expertise.

We have also set up a second project in collaboration with ETH. It

is aimed at the development of a new generation of access sys-

tems based among other things on a formal language, in order to

meet future requirements in terms of security and convenience.

Watch this space!

We regard it as a privilege to be able to plug into ETH’s unique

network of researchers and PhD students for projects like this.

It gives us the opportunity continually to take a critical look at

our own innovation plans and roadmaps and to assure ourselves

that we are on the right path. Overall, the regular exchange of

ideas with the experts at the ZISC provides Kaba with a steady

stream of valuable thinking for our work, by opening up new

perspectives. And, finally, access to ETH’s highly qualified pool

of PhD students and researchers is attractive to us from the

point of view of finding talented new employees.

Riet Cadonau For Kaba, it is a great advantage to be able to

work with such an outstanding research establishment which is

“The transfer of knowledge and technol-ogy between the Institute, societyand business has always been a centralconcern for ETH.”

Roldan Siegwart, Vice President Research andCorporate Relations, ETH Zurich

“For this century’s informationsociety, data security will playa decisive role.”

Srdjan Capkun, Professor in the Departmentof Computer Science and Director of the ZISCat ETH Zurich


ZISC: a top-classcentre of expertise

The Zurich Information Security and

Privacy Center (ZISC) at ETH Zurich,

established in 2003, is regarded as a

world leader in the field of information

security. After a restructuring at the

end of 2011, this of centre expertise has

entered into a collaborative arrange-

ment lasting several years with four

partners from the business world –

Armasuisse, Credit Suisse, Google and

Kaba – with the aim of carrying out co-

ordinated research and training

program.

The primary goals of the ZISC are

– Top-notch research in information

security with a high degree of local

and international relevance. The Insti-

tute and its partners in business will

design and carry out joint projects in

basic and applied research, to be con-

ducted in the framework of PhD

theses.

– Top-class academic education and

industrial training. As well as the joint

projects, this includes lectures at ETH

and special offers for industry

partners.

– Making use of synergies, by offering

the Institute, industry, the financial

and services sectors and civil servants

a forum for scientific and technical

discussion, joint projects and educa-

tion and training program.

– Establishing Zurich as a global hive

for research into information security.

To achieve this, the aim is to attract

the top experts from around the

world.

Further information: www.zisc.ethz.ch

just across town, and to engage in a lively

exchange of ideas with top researchers

from various disciplines such as IT,

mathematics and physics looking into

specific Kaba topics. After all, as has

already been alluded to, we are a com-

pany and have to concentrate on market-

based product development, and we can-

not engage in basic research as well, but

we are nonetheless dependent on the

latest research findings. We therefore see

in this collaborative arrangement great

potential for realizing our company’s

strategies and goals in terms of innova-

tion leadership.

Roland Siegwart Our opinion is that it is

decisive for both business and research

that we act as closely together as pos-

sible on relevant issues for the future,

recognizing each other’s needs and

working together in a constructive and

relaxed way. With this in mind, I might

perhaps add with regard to the ZISC that

the reliable deletion of data on mobile

devices is just one of the issues we are

currently engaged with. Other projects

are concerned with the confidential

management of large amounts of distri-

buted data, monitoring and controlling

the use of sensitive data within compa-

nies, digital forensics to track down data

loss and leaks, and cyber physical sys-

tems, which combine computerized and

physical aspects, for instance in the form

of embedded RFID devices. Thus, we are

working very hard in a wide range of

areas.

“The collaborative arrangement gives usthe opportunity to take a critical lookat our own innovation plans and roadmapsand to sharpen them up.”

Andreas Häberli, CTO Kaba Group


A swift journeywith self-boardinggates


Airports are having to handle ever more passengers.So their procedures have to become more efficient – withoutcompromising on convenience or security. Self-boardinggates speed up the boarding process and access systemsat airports. Using them is self-explanatory, and they arepopular both with passengers and staff.


“With the venture undertaken and theKaba self-boarding and accesssolutions installed, Zurich Airport iswell prepared for the future.”Richard Mengel, Project Manager Terminal Engineering, Zurich Airport

ional scenarios, and this therefore makes life easier for all the

passengers and speeds up the whole process. The gates have

two operating modes – boarding and deboarding.

Kaba self-boarding gates are already in use at a number of air-

ports and the feedback is the same everywhere: the gates are

very user-friendly and make airport procedures much more

straightforward and more convenient – both for passengers and

staff.

For some years now, aviation traffic has been growing

relentlessly. Holidaymakers and business flyers are on

the move like never before, and there have never been

as many people taking to the skies as there are today. In

order to keep pace with this trend, airports are constantly being

expanded. However, at many airports there is no space for

further extensions – while passenger numbers are rising

nonetheless. The only thing to do is to enhance the efficiency of

the airport and to further optimize its procedures. At the same

time, security needs and international border requirements

have to be adhered to, such as the need for separate security

areas, Schengen and non-Schengen borders and customs

checks. As a result, a number of airports have opted to install

self-boarding gates and automatic access systems from Kaba.

These speed up the boarding process and access procedures at

the terminal, and thus enhance passenger convenience.

Self-boarding gates

At self-boarding gates, boarding cards are read automatically,

and only passengers with valid boarding cards are allowed

through towards the aircraft. The readers incorporated into the

gates are able to recognize all 2D barcodes, whether on paper,

mobile devices or tablet computers such as iPads. Verification is

swift and fail-safe. The gates will only open when the boarding

pass has been identified as valid. Using the gates is self-explana-

tory, and the staff are there to look after passengers with limited

mobility or in need of assistance, who can be admitted into the

security area manually through a door. Passengers travelling

with children also have the option of using the manual check

counter. The flow rate per gate is just as high as it is with manual

control, so enabling a swift and convenient admission and board-

ing process. The system frees up the staff to deal with except-


Zurich AirportSwitzerland’s largest airporthas opted for a faster and morereliable means of handling pas-sengers and is using self-board-ing solutions from Kaba.

Zurich Airport is growing. This is not un-

usual, as mobility and thus air traffic have

seen sharp growth in recent years. How-

ever, Zurich Airport has experienced an

increase of almost 30 per cent in passen-

ger numbers over the last eight years.

This calls for measures to keep the air-

port running smoothly and passengers

comfortable. This was why Zurich Airport

initiated the “Zurich 2010” project, with

twofold aims: implementation of Schen-

gen borders and reconstruction of Dock

B. In addition, security checks would all

take place in a single building rather than

in each dock area, enabling shorter con-

nection times and swifter passenger

handling.

“Zurich 2010” project

Building reconstruction began in 2010.

The biggest challenge was to secure

smooth passenger handling during the

reconstruction period – even when heavy

demolition and building work was going

on. The decisive phase of the reconstruc-

tion was the switchover from the existing

decentralized security checks to a sys-

tem of accommodating all security

checks in a single building.

Tough tests — requirements met

In order to achieve the very best in pas-

senger convenience, Zurich Airport de-

cided to use a system of self-boarding

and automatic boarding pass control,

enabling it to speed up the entire passen-

ger handling process considerably and

thus cut down the amount of time they

have to wait. After several months of

exhaustive testing, Kaba was awarded

the contract by FZAG, the airport opera-

tor, to deliver and install 44 self-boarding

Zurich Airport (Switzerland)

– 24.3 million passengers

– 279,001 flights

– 415,035 tonnes of freight

Airport Charles de Gaulle, Paris (France)

– 61 million passengers

– 506,888 flights

– 2.1 million tonnes of freight

Airport Orly, Paris (France)


– 228,534 flights

Airport Leonardo da Vinci, Rome (Italy)


– 383,210 flights

– 30 million tonnes of freight

Airportscompared(figures 2011)

gates and 15 boarding pass control gates.

The requirements placed upon them,

such as fail-safe separation of passen-

gers, self-explanatory use by passen-

gers, the ability to read all 2D barcodes

on paper or mobile devices, and a rapid

verification and admission process, were

all fulfilled.

One system, many advantages

In the tests, Kaba’s gates proved very

user-friendly – both for passengers and

ground staff. The flow rate per gate is

just as high as it is with manual checking,

enabling very swift admission and board-

ing. In addition, the ticket readers and

gates cannot be distracted by edgy pas-

sengers or incidents taking place nearby.

The gates also free up staff to provide

assistance in special cases and for other

tasks which make life more convenient. A

further advantage of the system is that it

provides Zurich Airport with data at all

times giving precise information as to

who is in the security area and which

passengers are already in possession of

a boarding pass and which ones are not.

Watershed for passenger handling

“The start of operation on 1 December

2011 is a watershed for Zurich Airport’s

passenger handling and security pro-

cesses,” according to Richard Mengel,

Project Manager Terminal Engineering,

Zurich Airport. “Already in the first few

months, it has become clear where the

strengths of self-boarding and the new

access system at the terminal lie. It is

clear, however, that the airport will face

further rising passenger numbers and

new challenges. There are therefore

already plans for further optimization.

With the venture undertaken and the

Kaba self-boarding and access solutions

installed, Zurich Airport is well pre-

pared for the future,” is Richard Mengel

convinced.

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Charles de Gaulleand Orly airportsin ParisThe airport operator Aéroports de Paris isadding “priority access” to its offering, enablingspeedier passage through to the securitychecks.

At Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports in Paris (France), the oper-

ator Aéroports de Paris is going one step further in making the

passenger experience more convenient. Passengers using air-

lines attached to Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports can use the

“Access no. 1”, this is a service. This gives passengers in certain

terminals a swifter route to the security checks, including pas-

sport control. This special service for priority passengers enab-

les faster handling, thereby reducing queuing times.

Priority passengers use their boarding card to pass through

a self-boarding gate. The 2D bar code on a particular section

of the boarding card tells the reader whether the passenger

is allowed to use priority access or not. The 2D bar code is

checked by an application called Fluxpax, developed for the

airport operator.

Successful test phase

Following a tendering process, Kaba was selected as provider

due to its comprehensive solution and fair terms. In addition, the

airport operator was impressed by the ergonomic design of the

gates. The gate that combines glass and stainless steel is attrac-

tive and makes an optimal match for any surroundings. Imple-

mentation of this project began with a six-month pilot phase for

two self-boarding gates at Charles de Gaulle 1. The test procee-

ded without incident and proved to be a resounding success.

Passengers were particularly impressed with its user-friendli-

ness. After the pilot phase, the first 25 gates were installed with

another 25 gates planned for installation in 2012.

The airport operator Aéroports de Paris is pleased with its

choice. The project is a complete success whereby passengers,

airlines and airports all benefit.

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Leonardoda VinciInternationalAirport inRomeFast-tracking with Kaba atLeonardo da Vinci InternationalAirport in Rome (Italy).

As is the case elsewhere, Rome’s Leo-

nardo da Vinci International Airport, one

of Italy’s most important aviation hubs,

has seen inexorable growth in passenge-

a sophisticated sensor system, providing

secure access for each passenger, includ-

ing those with hand luggage. It can read

all 2D barcodes, whether on a traditional

paper ticket, on a ticket printed out at

home or on mobile electronic devices

such as telephones. The barcode reader is

connected up to the airport’s system, fur-

nishing it with important information in

an emergency for instance.

Currently, one self-boarding gate is in use

at Leonardo da Vinci to provide fast-

tracking for business class passengers.

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numbers. More than 36 million passen-

gers were counted in 2010, an increase of

7.5% over the previous year. This is to be

attributed mainly to the large number of

destinations which can be flown to from

Rome. Overall, the airport offers 210 des-

tinations served by 110 airlines. After Lon-

don Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle, Frank-

furt, Madrid and Amsterdam, Leonardo

da Vinci is the sixth-largest airport in

Europe in terms of passenger numbers.

The Argus HSB-M03 security gate the air-

port has installed is the perfect solution

for a boarding card checking process

which optimizes passenger flows. Getting

on the aircraft is made quicker and simp-

ler, without compromising on security or

convenience. Self-boarding gate guaran-

tees excellent customer service by using


Area 47 – anadventure park


T here is no danger of being

bored here: Area 47, extending

over an area of 6.5 hectares,

is a spectacular eldorado for

those in need of adrenalin-pumping

adventure. They will find it, for instance,

in the high rope park, tangling 30 metres

up from the ground, or river rafting on

the rivers Inn and Ötztaler Ache, or

instead they might wish to venture

beneath the earth in the tunnel system

deep within the Amberg. Then there is

the huge water park, extending over

20,000 m2 and offering a swimming lake,

Europe’s steepest water slide and water

jumps for snowboarders and freeskiers.

The “Lakeside” restaurant, the “River

House” party venue and the “Area Dome”

events hall, with space for up to 8,000

people, complete the all-round fun and

enjoyment on offer.

Installation in one month – an ambi-

tious plan

Seven years elapsed between the origi-

nal idea and first turf being dug, but then

the developers required only nine months

to complete one of the most admired tour-

ism and leisure venues in the Austrian

state of Tirol. Nor was any time wasted

when it came to installing the locking sys-

tem. In February 2010, Matthias Koller,

technical advisor at Kaba in Austria, had

initial discussions with the developers. In

April, one month before the park open-

ed, they ordered a complete locking and

access system. Matthias Koller recalls:

“Because the time was so tight, we start-

ed drawing up the locking plan immedia-

tely we had signed the contract. We

Area 47 is a must for those in search of breathtaking fun andadventure. Located at the mouth of Austria’s Ötztal valley,the adventure park offers a dizzying range of activities for peoplein need of outdoor excitement. Kaba designed the locking andaccess system for this unique adventure park and then installedit in record time.

worked in close coordination and provi-

ded our customer with technical assis-

tance and advice right up to the opening,

in order to be able to keep to their ambi-

tious schedule.”

Electronic and mechanical components

combined

The hard work paid off and the system

was ready for operation on the opening

date. The solution builds on Kaba’s elo-

legic access system, which is ideal for

meeting the access control needs of such

a huge and complex site. In order to make

access to the various different activities

as user-friendly as possible, armbands

with integrated Legic chips are used in

place of access cards. Controlled entry

into the activity areas is ensured by

around 65 Elolegic U-Line digital cylin-

ders. This product was selected because

it provides for centralized programming

at reception. An additional advantage of

this solution is the option of extending

the range of functions: in future, for

instance, the armbands could also be

used to deal with payments for meals and

drinks as well as for the lockers.

In areas where handling an access

medium is not very practical – such as in

the showers and washrooms – the digital

cylinders have been integrated into EN

1125 C-levers, which provide automatic

coupling. This in turn enhances user

convenience.

All doors to the staff area are fitted with

Kaba penta lock cylinders. The mechan-

ical master key system has been com-

bined with the electronic elolegic system.

This was a clincher for the developers.

“Kaba was awarded the contract because

ours is a comprehensive solution which

meets even the most challenging of

requirements at an outdoor site,” says

Matthias Koller.

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the new components. The switchover can

be made in one go midstream or on a pro-

gressive basis – neither method involving

any further investment in hardware.

Technology and design

The components in the new product

design combine the latest technology

with modern, multiple-award-winning

design. For Kaba, the growing importance

of design in building technology is not in

doubt. But the new components do not

just look good, they also offer added

value. Guide by light systems provide

intuitive guidance for the user. This

means only the functions who are rele-

Compatibility and investment protection – thatis what Kaba’s customers like. Kaba’s ability todeliver these benefits in all its solutions is demonst-rated by the ease with which Kaba exos systems canbe migrated from Legic prime to Legic advant.

F rom spring 2012, the compo-

nents in the new product design

will be compatible with both

Legic prime and Legic advant.

This means that customers that want to

extend their existing Kaba exos systems

using products in the new design will be

able to choose whether they want to con-

tinue to operate their systems with Legic

prime or whether to switch over to Legic

advant. This means optimum use is made

of the capital investment they have

already made – nothing has to be scrap-

ped. If a customer decides at a later date

to migrate from Legic prime to Legic

advant, this can be done at any time with

vant for the user are enlightened. One

advantage of this is that when a cus-

tomer switches to the new components,

the staff do not need to be specially train-

ed but can find their own way around the

system without difficulty. The hardware,

too, offers significant benefits. For in-

stance, the keypad on the new PIN code

reader is not susceptible to wear and tear.

And even a Siberian winter does not

impair the functioning of the equipment –

only the remote reader unit is outdoors

while the control unit remains safely

indoors.

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Switch toLegic advantmade easy


T he Charles Birch Group is an

established supplier to shoe

repair shops and distributes to

customers throughout the UK.

Offering a wide range of soles and heels,

it also provides machines and accessories

for engraving, as well as key blanks and

key-cutting machines. In addition, the

company has its own chain of 60 shoe

repair shops, offering shoe repair and

shoe care products, watch repairs, en-

graving and key-cutting services.

Optimum distribution set-up

Charles Birch Group can supply custom-

ers throughout the country without dif-

ficulty, as it has two warehouses, one in

the north of England and one in the south,

perfectly covering shoe repairs channel.

Both warehouses have a fleet of delivery

vans operating within a 160 km radius

from the base. They have a team of ten

salespeople covering the whole of the UK.

A winning combination

Silca has been supplying the Charles

Birch Group with key blanks and key-cut-

ting machines for about half a year now.

The product range offered by Silca great-

ly fits this channel thanks to over 60,000

different key blanks and mechanical key

machines and key-reading devices. The

distribution within the Locksmiths chan-

Silca expands its channel in the UK supplying the CharlesBirch Group. This new partnership opens up new businessfor Silca through the shoe repair channel.

Picture

In the picture Chris Wilson (on the

left) who is in overall control of the

Charles Birch Group and Lee Young

(on the right), Silca RMO UK Country

Manager.

Silca explores newchannel in UK

nel has been optimally supported for

many years by the Distributor Aldridge

Security, based in London and Manchester.

The presence of such professional part-

ners in both channels should guarantee

an effective penetration in all local mar-

ket segments, leveraging Silca’s wide

product portfolio and brand awareness

within the UK.

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Montblancplays safewith Kaba


I t all started in 1906, in a small workshop in Berlin. On an

extended trip round the United States and the United

Kingdom, August Eberstein and Alfred Nehemias had

come across a new invention called a fountain pen – then

still in its infancy – with its in-built ink reservoir, making inkwells

a thing of the past. Eberstein and Nehemias were fascinated,

and started manufacturing models for other firms in their work-

shop. In 1908, they came out with a model of their own – the

Rouge et Noir, a black fountain pen made from hard rubber with

a red cap top. They spent two years fine-tuning a successor

model and, in 1910, introduced the technically improved Mont-

blanc. Because its white cap top could not be protected as a

trademark, Eberstein and Nehemias developed the Montblanc

star, a distinctive feature of these exclusive fountain pens since

1914. It is not a star, but represents in stylized fashion the sum-

mit of Mont Blanc with its six glacial valleys.

An icon of written culture

Since 1924, Montblanc – the two words are written together, in

contrast to the name of the mountain – has marketed its top

fountain pens under the name Meisterstück. These models are

distinguished from all others by their special clip. In addition,

the number 4810 is engraved onto the nib: the height of Mont

Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, including its ice cap. The

most famous Meisterstück is the 149, which was introduced in

1952 and is still made today in almost exactly the same form.

This piston fountain pen is the best example of the refined

craftsmanship for which Montblanc has been renowned for

generations: the 18-carat gold nib is decorated with rhodium-

plated platinum inlay, while the clip and rings are gold-plated

and contrast distinctively with a barrel and cap of black pre-

cious resin. Little wonder that the Meisterstück 149 is regarded

as an icon of written culture and a design classic. The Museum

of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York has even included this

famous fountain pen in its permanent exhibition – a unique and

very special form of recognition.

Classic, timeless and elegant

Such exclusive products – as well as fountain pens, Montblanc

now also makes watches, leather goods, jewellery, glasses and

even perfume – have to have suitable surroundings in which to

be presented. Only authorized dealers and jewellers are permitted

Montblanc is refurbishingl its boutiquesand fitting them with security productsfrom Kaba – because they offer robustprotection and an excellent match forthe high-quality interiors.


to sell them – as well as 360 Montblanc boutiques around the

globe, six of which are in Switzerland (one in Basel, Crans-Mon-

tana, Geneva and Lugano and two in Zurich). These boutiques

are now being refurbished: light-coloured floors, walls and cei-

lings, contrasting smartly with dark brown shelving, cupboards,

tables and display cabinets. The choice of colours is a referen-

ce to the Meisterstück 149 and fits with the classic and timeless

simplicity of Montblanc’s brand. Anyone writing with a Mont-

blanc, wearing a Montblanc on their wrist or noting their ap-

pointments in a Montblanc diary is interested more in solidity

and quality than mere appearances.

From A for Adidas to Z for Zara

The new design for the boutiques is the work of Montblanc.

These interior designers, based in Waldkirch (Germany), a few

kilometers north of Freiburg in the southern Black Forest, spe-

cialize in individual, top-quality commissions. And they have

been doing so with great success since 1995, creating interiors

around the world – for customers large and small, well-known

and less familiar, from A for Adidas to Z for Zara. And M for

Montblanc. Michael Ganter and his team, now totalling 275 as-

sociates on three continents, are refurbishing all of Mont-blanc’s

boutiques. It goes without saying that Ganter Interior also col-

laborates with external partners in its work, including Kaba.

Now they have joined forces again, as Montblanc wished to use

the Swiss security specialist’s products for its cupboard doors,

drawers and display cabinets. It not only wanted locks and cylin-

ders that would match the design, they also needed to provide

robust and effective protection for all the valuable products.

Pilot project points the way

After an initial discussion in March 2010, Kaba recommended

the copy-protected Kaba 20 system. The standard master key

system for registered individual keyings is DIN EN 1303 certified

and can be integrated into the Kaba elolegic or Kaba elo 20

locking systems, including as a retrofit. Duplicate keys can only

be ordered by registered persons able to demonstrate their

identity with both a security card and code. Montblanc was

impressed with the recommendation. In July 2010, Kaba fitted

all cupboard doors, drawers and display cabinets in the bou-

tique on the upmarket Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris

with 2006C, 1074, 1136, 1037 and XIII cylinders and locks. Fol-

lowing this successful pilot project, Montblanc equipped its fur-

niture with the Kaba 20 system – firstly, because the solution

met all security needs, and, secondly, because Kaba is one of

the few manufacturers in the world that can electroplate the

surfaces of its cylinders and locks so they can be coloured black

in a way which is as resistant as possible to scratching and

wear.

Understated security

Thus, the black locks and cylinders with their special surface

treatment make a perfect match for the dark brown furniture

and draw no attention to themselves. Kaba has also optimized

the individual products for the cupboard doors, drawers and

display cabinets. All cylinders and locks can be fitted in diffe-

rent positions – to the left, to the right, at the top or bottom –

and are available in differing lengths with specially formed

bolts. This is important because, although all 360 boutiques are

being given a uniform design, the details differ between loca-

tions. In addition, the furniture had to be equipped and secured

swiftly and simply, because time is money when refitting a shop

– the longer the boutique is closed, the more revenue is lost. And

that is something even a luxury brand like Montblanc can ill afford.

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Time + attendancesystem keeps staffcosts under controlOne of the biggest expenditure items for a company is its staff costs.Time + attendance solutions help them to manage staff hoursand to maximize operational efficiency. This was why Cape decidedto install a time + attendance system from Kaba.

C ape, with its 18,000 staff, is an

international market leader in

the provision of essential non-

mechanical industrial services

focused on the energy and natural

resources sectors. This means its staff

insulate, paint, coat and clean buildings

and installations, both on land and at

sea. Cape’s services are called on when

it comes to setting up new production

facilities and maintaining, inspecting

and converting them, or expanding exis-

ting buildings, as well as decommissio-

ning and dismantling old plants. The

firm’s operations extend to 29 coun-

tries, from the UK to the Gulf, the

Mediterranean and North Africa, and

to the Far East.

Optimal resource management

In order to be able to record its emplo-

yees’ hours more effectively, Cape has

introduced a Kaba time + attendance sys-

tem. David Jones, Head of IT, explains:


“Our organization provides services to the energy and natural

resources sectors. The nature of our business means that we

have workforces ranging from tens to hundreds of personnel

working on client sites such as oil rigs and power stations. We

always seek to deliver best practice in everything we do, and

one area which is hugely important to us is how we manage our

resources on site. Our people give us our competitive edge, and

making sure we maximize the benefit they bring to clients is a

key aim. We previously had a manual administrative method of

recording the time our employees are on site and working, using

paper and spreadsheets, and we then had to enter this informa-

tion into our system. We were looking for a system to automati-

cally capture the time + attendance information for the emplo-

yees and post into our system with as little manual intervention

as possible, therefore improving the process and ensuring

the data captured is accurate. Plus, we needed a solution

flexible enough to cover all our major UK contracts.” Follow-

ing careful evaluation, Kaba was awarded the contract

to deliver a flexible time + attendance system that could be

integrated seamlessly into Cape’s payroll system.

Flexibility in configuration

The key benefit of Kaba’s time + attendance solution is the flexi-

bility of configuration that allows many different working pat-

terns to be set up for each contract. The construction industry

has very complex working rules and payment types, and the


Kaba system is able to configure all these

rules within the software. This ensures

that the correct bonus hours are sent to

payroll with little administrative time and

cost, and with great accuracy.

Biometrics with no risk

Biometric identification is used at the

time clocks, whereby a person’s finger is

enrolled into a local time + attendance

terminal, and the template is distributed

automatically to any other clocks where

it is required. This gives Cape huge flexi-

bility in the allocation of its staff. The

system will also work reliably in the de-

manding and at times harsh environ-

ments in which the firm operates.

An important concern for employees

was also overcome with the Kaba bio-

metric terminal. “The employees were

rightly concerned that their finger-

prints would be held in the system and

a copy could be used by someone else,”

explains Paul Adams, Head of Kaba

Business Solutions. He is able to pro-

vide reassurance: “The Kaba system con-

verts the fingerprints to a unique nume-

ric code which is then stored in the

database. Each time a fingerprint is read

by the terminal, a new numeric code is

created and compared with the numeric

codes in the database. The system identi-

fies the person this way. It is not possible

to recreate a fingerprint from this data.”

Transparency in real time

Cape’s manual system was unable to pro-

vide visibility as to who was in and where

they were. With the Kaba system, the

company can monitor and manage all this

information in real time. This enhances

Cape’s flexibility and at the same time

reduces its costs – and payroll errors are

eradicated at source.

Cape has an instant overview of who is

available, and can move people between

sites by enrolling them on one terminal

while authorizing their access on multiple

sites.

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The Loacker Group is always setting new standards in

its industrial production methods for confectionery,

while at the same time remaining true to its tradition

of fine craftsmanship. A company this innovative will

also want a very modern access management infrastructure.

Over 60 access points at its sites in Heinfels (Austria) and Auna

di Sotto (Italy), along with the whole entrance infrastructure,

are managed with a Kaba exos access management system.

Power is supplied using the Ethernet network, which means no

additional cabling was required for installation.

Loacker – success is sweet

The Loacker Group’s origins date back to 1925, when Alfons

Loacker set up his confectionery business in Bolzano. It is now a

global concern and sells its wafers and confectionery in more

than 90 different countries. However, it is still a family-owned

Access control viaEthernet


The confectionery and wafer producer Loacker,based in the Dolomites (Italy), has opted for a Kabasolution. More than 60 access points are managedusing Kaba exos 9300 – without the need for extracabling for the power supply.

firm and is now led by the third genera-

tion of Loackers. It employs around 581

staff at its sites in Auna di Sotto, Bolzano

and Heinfels.

Optimal use of infrastructure

When the company decided to replace its

existing access control system, it was

clear that, in addition to business require-

ments, operational and access security

were of central importance. The firm also

wanted to make optimum use of its exist-

ing infrastructure. The Loacker Group’s

project team was impressed with Kaba’s

access manager. One of the special

things about it is that it can use power

over Ethernet, and can therefore be

integrated directly into the company’s

own network. This means it is supplied

with electricity through the Ethernet

network, making additional cabling un-

necessary. This obviously has major cost

advantages.

Data and energy through one wire

“We wanted as lean a solution as possi-

ble,” explains Gerhard Figl, who was in

charge of the project at Loacker and

involved in introducing the system right

from the outset. “It was important to us

to be able to use the existing cabling in

order to keep costs down as much as pos-

sible,” Mr Figl continues. “We now use our

network to transmit both data and power.

In addition, this enabled us to set up an

emergency power supply for the en-

trances very easily.”

Stable and resilient system

The Loacker team is very happy with the

installation. “We have put in place an

optimal solution,” says Mr Figl. “Any dis-

ruption to the system has a serious

effect on business operations. We can

pretty much rule out such a scenario

with the new system. It is very well

thought through and operates fault-

lessly.” Mr Figl was very satisfied with

how the whole project went: “The system

replacement and technical implementa-

tion ran absolutely according to plan and

without a hitch. Kaba delivered what it

had promised. Working with Kaba is very

practical and constructive.”

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Karlsruhe – As one of the market leaders in drive automation,

SEW-Eurodrive generates annual revenues of over two billion

euros. The company’s products move systems as various

as conveyor belts, bottling plants, sports stadium roofs and

gravel plants, as well as assembly lines, processes in the

chemical industry and airport luggage carousels. Its new

industrial gears plant turns out its really large drive solutions.

Security is provided by a Kaba exos system. Tripod barriers

ensure controlled access at the plant site, in addition to

mechanical and mechatronic lock cylinders. “In the selection

procedure, quality, ease of handling and the combination of

mechanical and electronic components played a major role,”

explains Tanja Krämer, Project Manager in the Construction

department. The Kaba system is flexible and uncomplicated,

and saves the company time. The locking system was installed

by Kaba’s partner Beuchert + Wilser.

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Prague – Close to the centre of Prague a new skyline is taking

shape. Part of Rohan Island is being transformed into the

Czech capital’s most modern commercial district. A key com-

ponent in this redevelopment and standing proud amongst

the new buildings is the Main Point Karlin complex, offering

22,000 m2 of office space for rent. The complex aims to

impress through both its eye-catching architecture and its

functional versatility. Kaba’s Czech sales team was able to

offer the investor a compelling combination of excellent value

for money and a Gege pExtra solution. Currently, 650 cylin-

ders have been installed; the plan is to fit over 1,000 units by

the final phase.


Main PointKarlin

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Edinburgh – The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama

is Scotland’s international conservatoire, offering degrees in

music, drama and dance. With 800 students from 45 different

countries, the security requirements placed on the conserva-

toire are demanding. The Kaba exos 9300 – the latest product

in this line – and the versatile Elolegic c-lever system from

Kaba meet these requirements. The combination of mechan-

ical lock cylinders and online access control represent a flex-

ible and cost-effective solution for the customer. With Kaba

exos CardLink, these two system approaches are integrated

seamlessly. “As a conservatoire it is important that we ensure

a safe environment for our staff and students,” explains Chris

McGeever, Buildings Operations Manager. “The Academy

strives for excellence at all times, therefore it is only right

that we work alongside a company such as Kaba.”


Royal ScottishAcademy

KGS KellerGeräte & Service

Stuttgart – The name Keller is closely associated with special-

ized civil engineering. KGS Keller Geräte & Service GmbH, a

subsidiary of the Keller Group, is the group’s developer and

manufacturer of civil engineering machinery and equipment.

For its time + attendance and enterprise data recording set-

up, including access control, the firm wanted an international

single-source provider with solid SAP expertise. The decision

to choose Kaba as a partner to rely on is explained by Com-

mercial Director Rüdiger Engler: “What we found compelling

was the fact that the Kaba system works almost invisibly in

the background and supplies the data automatically to the

relevant SAP modules.” For access control the firm relies on

Kaba exos. External security is provided by online readers at

the entrances. In the workshops, which would have been too

costly to wire up to the central system, Kaba c-lever stand-

alone components are installed.



Hong Kong – “Oakhill” stands for elegant simplicity. This is a

luxury residential building providing 130 apartments on 42

floors right at the heart of Hong Kong. With such a central

location in the midst of this bustling metropolis, the residents

enjoy the benefits of an excellent infrastructure. In his work

on the interior, George Dasic of Dasic Architects insisted on

quality and innovation without compromise. New materials

have been used with a view to ensuring sustainable construc-

tion. In choosing a security provider, the focus was on advan-

ced technology and stylish design. The E-Flash EF680 digital

door lock from Kaba fulfilled the customer’s needs in optimal

fashion. The new generation of door locks is available in white

for the first time, applies secure RFID technology, and makes

extremely sparing use of energy.


Oakhill

Kiev – The final of the 2012 European Football Championship,

being hosted by Poland and the Ukraine, will take place on

1 July 2012 in the Olympic Stadium in Kiev. Planning for the

original stadium began in 1914, and since then the building

has had a lively history with a number of redevelopments. Fol-

lowing modernization for the Euro 2012, it can now accommo-

date 70,000 spectators. Working with its Ukrainian partner

Transexpo, Kaba installed 54 FTS-L01 turnstiles at the specta-

tor entrances to the stadium. These turnstiles provide robust

external security. On 8 October 2011, the redesigned stadium

was opened to great fanfare and in the presence of internati-

onal stars like Shakira and Vladimir Klitschko. The first inter-

national soccer match in the new stadium on 11 November

2011 ended in a 3:3 draw between the Ukraine and Germany.

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Spotlights


Delhi – The RBS Group (Royal Bank of Scotland) is one of the

largest financial services providers in the world. Besides its

head office in Edinburgh, it has branches across the globe.

The acquisition of the Dutch bank ABN Amro in 2007 in con-

junction with Spain’s Santander and Fortis of Belgium elicited

a great deal of interest. Through this transaction, RBS also

strengthened its position in India, where the group offers

a portfolio of financial services including microfinance. For

access control at its global hub in Gurgaon, a suburb of Delhi,

RBS opted for tripod barriers and swing gates from Kaba. The

TPB-E01 and HSD-E01 models provide reassuring security at

access points to the building complex. Large parts of RBS’s

technical data infrastructure are managed from Gurgaon,

which is why it was particularly important to ensure that only

authorized persons would be able to gain entrance.


Vevey – Nestlé Group is one of the world’s mightiest food pro-

ducers and is also Switzerland’s largest industrial firm. In

Switzerland alone, Nestlé employs almost 9,000 associates

from over 80 different countries. There can be few people

who have never consumed one of the company’s products.

Nestlé is responsible for some of the world’s most familiar

brands, such as Cailler, Maggi, Thomy, Findus, Buitoni, Nes-

café and Nespresso. For access control at company headquar-

ters in Vevey, Nestlé opted for sensor barriers from Kaba. Five

different Argus HSB-E08 models are integrated seamlessly

into the architecture of the office complex, and ensure cont-

rolled access for staff and visitors. To these sensor barriers

are added HSD-E03 swing gates, providing for barrier-free

access.


Nestlé

Royal Bank ofScotland


Silca is the first and only global OEM car key manufacturer to gain themost important certification for suppliers to the car industry –ISO/TS 16949. This certification involves meeting much more stringentcriteria than for ISO 9001.

First key manufacturerto gain ISO/TS 16949certification


Following evaluation of customer

feedback, and at the suggestion

of a key automotive customer at

a supplier day event, Silca de-

cided to bring added robustness to its

quality management and seek ISO/TS

16949 certification. This quality manage-

ment certification is based on the much

more common ISO 9001 standard, but

is specifically tailored to the automotive

sector. It brings together all existing

general requirements for quality manage-

ment systems in the auto industry. The

aim of this standard is to improve sys-

tem and process quality. This means

enhancing customer satisfaction by

reducing errors and risks in the produc-

tion process and the supply chain. The

focus is not on discovering errors, but

preventing them from arising.

Assessment of all processes

In order to meet the demanding require-

ments for this certification, all the differ-

ent processes at Silca had to be analyzed,

documented, and adjusted where neces-

sary. Silca was assisted in this by an

external consultancy firm specializing in

these types of management systems and

certification for the automotive industry.

Gap analysis brings clarity

All operational processes – not just pro-

duction processes but also the processes

involving in quotations, ordering and de-

livery – were subjected to close examin-

ation, enabling a picture of the existing

situation to be drawn up. The different

departments and staff made an invalu-

able contribution to this work. A gap an-

alysis was then carried out, comparing

the existing situation with the target

situation, and the necessary action was

defined. Furthermore, all processes not

supported by the guidelines were elim-

inated. The results of the gap analysis

made clear that the existing operational

processes were already very close to

meeting ISO/TS 16949 requirements,

and process indicators for quality man-

agement were consequently identified.

However, some process documentation

still had to be drawn up, which turned

out to be less than straightforward.

A multitude of variables

At the outset it seemed nigh on impos-

sible to freeze the production process

parameters. The large number of vari-

ables and the deviations to be monitored

proved very difficult to describe. Further-

more, no method was in place to evaluate

and keep a check on progress in the de-

velopment and industrial use of tools and

equipment. At the end of this develop-

ment process, a Production Part Appro-

val Process, or PPAP for short, was crea-

ted, setting down and documenting all

the key steps a Silca product had to pass

through.

Achievements so far

To further enhance staff awareness, indi-

cators are now constantly displayed on

the bulletin board system. In addition,

machinery and equipment parameters

have been defined for all items and are

continually updated. Now all defects,

whether identified by customer com-

plaints or internal reports, are analyzed

using a 5-why method. As soon as the

cause of the error has been pinpointed,

this is reported to all production areas.

TÜV-approved

Silca duly received its ISO/TS 16949 cer-

tification from Germany’s TÜV testing

body – the first and so far the only OEM

key manufacturer for the automotive

sector to do so. Silca’s well-trained staff,

their desire to achieve constant improve-

ment, and the range of data available

enabled the certification to be obtained

very quickly.

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Products

Access management integrated fully into SAP: using the “Kaba

SAP Access Control” module, users can integrate the manage-

ment of their access control and access terminals directly into

their familiar SAP interface and into the SAP ERP authorization

system. With the aid of groups, profiles and calendars, staff

access rights can be set and adjusted quickly and easily. The

authorization data are transmitted to the terminals and so

made available locally; this means that the readers can also

operate offline. The “Kaba SAP Access Control” module com-

bines in ideal fashion with existing time + attendance systems

and, for more extensive needs, can be brought together with

Kaba exos 9300.


Kaba SAP Access Control

Easy Entrance Card Charger

The Easy Entrance Card Charger is a useful complement to

Kaba’s Easy Entrance System for paid access. The product

package includes the required software and a table-top reader

for handling Easy Entrance Mifare cards. System operators can

limit the duration of a card’s validity or the amount it is used. For

roadside service stations, for instance, discounted prepaid cards

for long-distance truck drivers can be issued, as well as cards

valid for a year. These cards can be used only at the TPB-M04

tripod barriers with their card reader slot provided for payment.

The reader unit writes the amended amount back to the card

once the charge has been taken off. If there is no restriction on

the amount of use or the length of time a card lasts, it remains

valid indefinitely once the basic data have been written to it.



The success story of Kaba’s reversible key continues: the

Kaba smart key has been reworked and will now be available

with Legic prime, advant and Mifare DESFire technology. The

smart key combines electronic and mechanical access con-

trol in optimal fashion. Electronic locking components check

access authorization via the RFID chip incorporated into the

top of the key, whilst the product is used as a mechanical key

in mechanical lock cylinders. The smart key can be pro-

grammed using management software such as Kaba evolo

manager or Kaba exos, and thus offers all the advantages of

flexible management of access rights. The design of the key

clip matches the award-winning Kaba evolo line. The clips

can also be changed quickly and easily. The Kaba smart key

will be introduced in the second half of 2012.


With the product lines E110 and E310, Kaba’s electronic locking

system TouchGo is entering a new phase. For the E110 line, the

proven range of functions from the E010 line has been ex-

panded. Some settings can now be adjusted as required using

the programming device. Plus, an increased carrier frequency

offers even greater immunity to electrosmog disturbance. With

the E310 line, TouchGo and RFID systems can now be combined.

Existing RFID cards are simply equipped with an RCID card

holder. The RFID access rights are automatically assigned to the

RCID chip at the TouchGo fitting. This straightforward extension

brings maximum user convenience at low cost, while installed

systems can also be retrofitted step by step. The E110 line is

already available, and the E310 will follow in mid-2012.


Kaba smart key

Kaba TouchGo 2.0

Sukrit Bansal, Managing Director Dorset Kaba


Safety + Security Asia 2011

News

Innovation prize forKaba Easy EntranceAt the ACE Tech 2011 construction trade fair in Mumbai,

Kaba Easy Entrance was awarded Design Wall 2011 status.

The jury, comprised of India’s most respected architects,

named Kaba Easy Entrance the most innovative product.

Kaba Easy Entrance is a modular system based on a

tripod barrier with integrated payment machine and

voucher printer. It enables access to washroom facilities

to be arranged in a way which is efficient and profitable.

Kaba and its Indian partner Dorset Kaba regard this

award as a great honour, ACE Tech being India’s largest

platform for products used in the construction business.

Kaba was one of the few exhibitors selected to receive a visit

from the guest of honor of Safety + Security Asia 2011 (SSAS),

Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Teo Chee Hean. With his

contingent of 300 delegates of officials from various South

East Asian countries, the minister was given a tour of Kaba’s

exhibition booth stand. He showed great interest in the Argus

HSB-S05 with the drop-box functionalities and the Kentaur

FTS-M03 in which he asked about the capabilities of the se-

curity features and how the product could serve as a good peri-

meter security system for outdoors. The minister and his con-

tingent, together with various press groups from South East

Asia was also given a presentation and demonstration of the

new Evolo products, including the award-winning B-Web termi-

nal and digital cylinders.

Kaba’s stand elicited lively interest and rave reviews from vis-

itors. The trade fair at the Suntec International Convention +

Exhibition Centre was attended by an estimated 6,000 visitors

from security and government bodies, developers and various

commercial industry personnel.

It is held five times a year in India’s major metropolitan

regions and encompasses all aspects of the sector from

building materials to security installations.

F.l.t.r.: Andreas Häberli (CTO Kaba), Harald Kelter (Diplom-Ingenieur, Official Electronic ID Documents, BSI) Christian Schulthess (Business Managment EAC Kaba), Christian Kuster (System Architect EAC Kaba)


Kaba exos 9300 meets BSI requirementsFor many operators, it is difficult to gauge precisely how secure their RFID

system is, with the variety of applications. Operators have often had to rely

on the assurances of third parties such as suppliers. However, the German

Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has now provided a key basis for

neutrally assessing these products for security. Its Technical Guideline BSI TR

RFID 03126-5 provides the guidance for RFID solutions and sets out methods

of achieving the desired security.

Kaba exos 9300 with Kaba ARIOS and the new Mifare components meets

these strict official guidelines for RFID media data security. “We are proud

that Kaba is the first and so far the only provider that has undergone this

process successfully,” were the words of Andreas Häberli, Kaba’s Chief Tech-

nology Officer, at the official presentation in Bonn in November 2011.

Tokyo Security Show

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CeBIT

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Hanover

ISC West

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Las Vegas

Personal Swiss

17.4.– 18.4.2012

Zurich

Securex

23.4.–26.4.2012

Poznań

Skånsk Byggtjänst

24.4.–26.4.2012

Umeå

IFSEC

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Birmingham

Asian Securitex

4.6.–6.6.2012

Hong Kong

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