CARMEL, IND. - January 23,
2008 - Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies (NYSE:IR) today announced that it
will launch its new BrightBlue by Schlage web-based access control system at
the ISC West Conference in April. Uniquely, BrightBlue lets users access, monitor
and manage their system from any computer running a standard web browser. Designed
for applications with 1-32 doors, such as small commercial buildings, K-12 schools
and institutions, BrightBlue is the most intuitive access control system on
the market today.
The new BrightBlue system's
plug-and-play design makes configuration easy and the embedded application eliminates
the need for special software or a dedicated PC. When implemented with Schlage
wireless and VIP wired locks, this simple online access control system does
not require a reader interface and other door hardware, resulting in savings
of hundreds of dollars per door.
"With the BrightBlue
by Schlage solution, any user can have simplified control of who goes when and
where because they interact with BrightBlue in the same way they do with any
web page on the Internet," affirms Gary D'Aries, Ingersoll Rand Security
Technologies vice president, Schlage software and controllers. "Anyone
can use the BrightBlue solution to make access control an effortless part of
their busy day."
The BrightBlue by Schlage
system uses state-of-the-art embedded intelligence technology. The system application
is embedded on the control panel, which is network-ready and connects easily
to the user's present network. Once installed, authorized users at the school,
business or facility can use any networked online computer to access and manage
their system. With easy to use configuration wizards and help tips, even novice
computer users can set up and navigate their access control system. Adding and
deleting personnel, setting up doors and assigning access based on time schedules
is straightforward.
Three log-on levels, including
User, Operator and Administrator, provide different sets of access rights to
the system, assuring that system users will access only the functions management
wants them to manage or view. All user ID's and passwords are protected with
security encryption, providing safe access to monitor, control and manage sensitive
personnel data, transactions and activities. Since the controller is built on
a Linux operating system, BrightBlue is very stable and sheltered from external
threats.
With over 70 percent of
all access control systems being 1-25 door applications (J.P. Freeman, 2004),
BrightBlue by Schlage satisfies the market need for an easy-to-use, lower priced,
web-based system for customers with 1-32 doors and up to 5,000 cardholders.
With no special software or dedicated PCs needed, installation is simple. Users
just connect the panel to the network and a power source and it's ready to go.
Likewise, training takes only hours, not days.
The new BrightBlue by Schlage
system will be introduced at the ISC West Conference to be held in the Sands
Convention Center, April 2-4, Booth #21045.