CARMEL, IN - November
30, 2010 - Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider
of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart
credentials and readers, announced they will partner with Gemalto, the world
leader in digital security, to provide advanced identification solutions to
Schlage customers. The agreement allows Schlage to deliver a secure, converged
badge that will let users take advantage of contactless access control technology
and advanced, secure contact technology from Gemalto for logical security.
"This partnership
with Gemalto assures that Schlage customers can take advantage of Gemalto's
advanced line of technologies," informs John Menzel, Ingersoll Rand Security
Technologies director of business development. "Our customers now have
access to converged access solutions that will provide them with open, secure
physical and logical access control solutions."
"Gemalto is excited
to offer our solutions to Schlage customers," adds Thomas Flynn, Gemalto
director of sales and marketing. "Our commitment to industry standards
and comprehensive solutions is enhanced by this partnership."
Paired with Schlage's
pioneering multi-technology readers, the offering provides customers with
a robust credential that allows seamless transition away from legacy, proprietary
technologies to higher security, open solutions including aptiQ™ smart
cards from Schlage using MIFARE DESFire EV1™ technology. Both proximity
and smart credentials are available with the Gemalto technology.