CARMEL, IN - March
31, 2010 - Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider
of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless credentials
and readers, and RF IDeas, Inc., a leading provider of desktop and other off-the-door
proximity and contactless reader solutions, are partnering to offer customers
proximity and secure contactless smart card offerings for both at the door
and desktop.
The offering
by Schlage and RF IDeas provides customers with options to use their contactless
credentials for more than just access control. RF IDeas products provide customers
with hundreds of applications using their proximity and smart card USB, RS-232,
Ethernet desktop and embedded readers. When paired with Schlage's award winning
line of multi-technology readers, customers now have access to complete contactless
solutions.
"The
partnership with RF IDeas further demonstrates Schlage's commitment to providing
open, secure contactless solutions," stated John Menzel, director of
business development for Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies. "RF IDeas
products now have the ability to work with Schlage's line of secure credentials."
According
to Rick Landuyt, President of RF IDeas, "The partnership with Schlage
gives our customers access to more credential and reader options for access
control. We're excited about the potential of this partnership."