security update-1-2013

Emmi looking to the future –and relying on CardLinkEmmi opts for a flexible, cost-optimized and expandable access controlsystem and chooses Kaba as supplier. CardLink leaves the Emmi Groupplenty of scope for further growth.

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From Mariachi via boxing toDisney on IceIn the Mexico City Arena, a Kaba system ensures safe access for morethan 22,000 visitors.

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5-star locking systemGiardino Mountain in St.Moritz chose Kaba as its partner right fromthe start for the access system. Convenience and user-friendlinessare the most obvious benefits.

SecurityupdateNo 47, Edition 1/2013

Producing solutions that satisfy customers’ needs – that’s our

job. We always have to keep one step ahead in our develop-

ment work, so we can fulfil their requirements in the future

too. This is why we have our own internal worldwide network of

developers, and why we are always looking for opportunities to

collaborate with researchers and universities. We develop solu-

tions and products that deliver clear added value for custom-

ers and users. Three examples:

Emmi, one of the most innovative premium dairies in Europe,

grew strongly last year and is pursuing a long-term expansion

“We see innovationas a mandate from ourcustomers”

ImprintPublisher Kaba Management+Consulting AG, 8153 Rümlang (Switzerland), www.kaba.com. Editor Kaba Corporate Communications. Photography Emmi Group(pp. 3–7), Arena Ciudad de México (p. 8), Giardino Hotel Group (pp. 3, 12–13), Snoozebox (p. 19), Hahn Group (pp. 20–21), Matthias Schönhofer (p. 24), The Hong-kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (p. 24), Caleffi Group (p. 25), Gras Savoye (p. 25), Cour des Comptes (p. 26), Seisenbergklamm (p. 27), Ursina Schwarz(p. 34). Cover Mexico City. Reproduction is subject to permission from Kaba. Security update is published in spring and fall in English, German, Spanish andChinese.

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strategy. We have implemented an access solution for Emmi

that can grow along with the business. It gives the company

the flexibility it needs, and future-proofs its investment.

It’s an understatement to say that Mexico City is a lively place.

The city offers a huge variety of leisure activities, boasts a very

diverse theater scene, and is now also home to the largest

indoor arena in North America. The complex includes bars, res-

taurants, a shopping center and a hotel. Kaba has made sure

that visitors have easy access to all the facilities on offer.

The Giardino Mountain Hotel in the Swiss Alps is dedicated to

the ultimate in luxury. Thanks to the Kaba CheckIn hotel solu-

tion, it’s easy for staff to manage the guests’ access badges and

reprogram them whenever necessary. The hotel and its guests

very much appreciate the convenience, reliability and design of

Kaba’s access solution.

What do you think?

Once again, you will find a short questionnaire in the middle of

this edition of Security update. We really want to keep improv-

ing our customer magazine, so I would be grateful if you could

take a few minutes to answer the questions. Thank you. And if

you provide your e-mail address along with the questionnaire,

we can keep you up-to-date with the latest information even

more efficiently.

Andreas Häberli, CTO Kaba Group

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p. 8From Mariachi via boxing to Disney on IceIn the Mexico City Arena, a Kaba system ensures safe accessfor more than 22,000 visitors.

p. 125-star locking systemGiardino Mountain in St.Moritz chose Kaba as its partner right fromthe start for the access system. Convenience and user-friendlinessare the most obvious benefits.

Content

Taschkent’s new architectural jewel 10Uzbekistan’s capital has one of the most modern footballstadia in the world. Access to it is controlled by an integratedKaba system.

Our brand promise “Beyond security” 11Two words express what the Kaba mission is.

Flexible locking system for the 2012 SummerOlympics 14A locking system for thousands of athletes.

Travelling through Uzbekistan at 250 kph 16

Kaba keeps mobile hotels safe and secure 19

The right solution for every door 20

The first Winter Olympics in the subtropics 22

Spotlights 24

What is Kaba ARIOS – security for RFID systems 28

Products 30

News 34

p.4Emmi looking to the future – and relying on CardLinkEmmi opts for a flexible, cost-optimized and expandable access con-trol system and chooses Kaba as supplier. CardLink leaves the EmmiGroup plenty of scope for further growth.

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Emmi looking tothe future – andrelying on CardLink


The Emmi Group has been growing for many years. Whichis why the producer of dairy and fresh products opted for aflexible, cost-optimized and expandable access controlsystem supplied by Kaba. Twelve locations have been fullyintegrated, with others to follow. CardLink leaves the EmmiGroup plenty of scope for further growth.


maintaining its market leadership in Switzerland and achieving

targeted growth abroad.

Thinking of tomorrow today

This robust growth presents a number of major challenges to

the Emmi Group. In particular, the Group-wide IT infrastructure

with its various component systems needs to be flexible to keep

pace with changing requirements. One example of this is the

networked access control system. When the Emmi Group com-

missioned Kaba to design the access solution, the task was

clear: to plan for tomorrow already today. “For the Emmi Group,

the main issue, besides security, was the need to protect their

capital assets,” says Roger Bregenzer of the Kaba sales team,

recalling the beginning of the project.

The access solution implemented by Kaba can grow as the Emmi

Group grows and is therefore a lasting solution. All the compa-

ny’s local access control systems are networked with each other

and can be expanded in a flexible manner. Furthermore, new

production locations can easily be integrated into the system

whenever necessary — without disrupting production. “When

Kaba integrated our Ostermundigen plant, we did not even

notice the switch and the system being incorporated into the

network,” confirms Martin Loosli, System Administrator at the

Emmi Group. That is important, since any disruption of produc-

T he Emmi success story began 106 years ago. In 1907,

62 central Swiss cooperatives banded together to set

up the Lucerne Milk Association, or MVL in short. In

1919, the MVL took over the Neuhüsern cheesemak-

ers’ cooperative in Emmen. From this place name, the brand

name “Emmi” was derived, and applied for the first time in 1947

to soft cheese and yoghurt products. In 1993, the Lucerne Milk

Association decided to separate its activities as an association

from its commercial activities, resulting in the establishment of

Emmi AG. Today, Emmi is the leading Swiss producer of dairy

and fresh products and counts as one of the most innovative

premium dairies in Europe.

Strong brands, popular products

The Emmi Group develops and manufactures its products in

Switzerland and markets them worldwide. Its full range is enor-

mous: Under the Emmi brand it sells yoghurt, muesli, fondue,

cream, and butter, under the Kaltbach brand cave-aged cheeses

such as Emmentaler or Gruyère, and under the Caffè Latte

brand milk-based beverages with perfectly roasted and freshly

brewed coffee. In addition, it markets a number of well-being

products, such as Aktifit and Benecol.

The Emmi Group has seen strong growth in recent years and

pursues a sustainable growth strategy with the objective of


tion can soon become very expensive.

The project team was finished after only

three weeks, in which time the Kaba exos

9300 access system was seamlessly tied

into the existing IT environment.

Easier, more convenient and

more secure

The flexible system can be expanded

almost without limit. Thanks to the Card-

Link function, stand-alone doors without

a cable connection and online doors with

a cable connection can be operated using

the same access control system. All data

are configured in a single user interface

and need to be entered only once. This

makes it much easier to administer the

system, i.e. to manage personnel data,

modify access authorizations, replace

lost ID cards or issue visitor passes.

Access authorizations for doors without

a cable connection are saved on the ID

card and verified directly on site by the

stand-alone component.

The unique validation procedure checks

whether these access authorizations are

valid every time the ID card is used. If an

authorization needs to be updated, the

system signals this to the user there and

then at the door. Cards can be updated

easily and conveniently at the card reader

or via computer using the system oper-

ator’s desktop reader. The new access

authorizations are then simply transferred

from the card. In this way, the stand-alone

component always has the latest data, even

though it is not networked.

“A unitary access solution saves alot of time, and its consistentprocesses guarantee reliableoutcomes. That cuts costs.”Pius Rösch, Head of Security, Emmi Group

No card is quite like any other

Thanks to CardLink, the only associates

who can pass through an access point

secured by a stand-alone component are

those in possession of an ID card with an

unexpired authorization that has under-

gone additional validation. The time for

which an access authorization remains

valid can be set on a case-by-case basis

according to differing security require-

ments. What is more, with CardLink all

access- and security-related events can

be entered via the card into the Kaba exos

system, which can be modified and

upgraded whenever required. And lost ID

cards are blocked immediately, without

any need to reprogram the stand-alone

components. In this way, CardLink im-

proves operational security at little cost.

In choosing CardLink, the Emmi Group

also decided in favor of RFID (radio fre-

quency identification) technology. The

reader devices on all online and stand-

alone components read the cards without

any contact. “We wanted a system with a

future,” explains Pius Rösch, Head of

Security at the Emmi Group, “and thanks

to Kaba that’s what we’ve found. I’ve been

impressed by the professionalism with

which the Kaba experts have answered

every one of our questions. Kaba also pro-

vided us with in-depth knowledge concern-

ing RFID technologies.”

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S ince the Mexico City Arena was first opened in late Feb-

ruary 2012, it has hosted performances by Santana, Lin-

kin Park and Maroon 5, among others, as well as the

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the

Monster Jam Truck Show and Disney on Ice.

600 visitors in just one minute

22,300 is a lot of people. Especially when they want to find their

seats in a hurry. A+I, our sales partner in Latin America,

designed an access system with 44 tripod barriers, seven dou-

ble tripod barriers and twelve half-height swing doors for wheel-

chair users or people with children’s buggies. The system checks

in up to 600 spectators per minute, so that the whole hall can

be filled within 36 minutes. The system is simple and efficient:

visitors insert their tickets, each bearing a bar code, into the

electronic readers, the computer checks the access entitlement

and releases the barrier.

Because the Arena complex also houses a hotel with 126 luxury

suites, a number of bars and restaurants and a shopping center,

the system controls access to all the separate areas. So, for

instance, admission to the suites is via fully automated revolv-

ing security doors. A computer carries out real-time checks on

access authorizations and compares them with the database.

From Mariachivia boxingto Disney on Ice

In the Mexico City Arena (Arena Ciudad de México), NorthAmerica’s largest indoor arena, a Kaba access systemensures that up to 22,300 visitors can enter and exit safely.


Each ticket allows the visitor access to

only those areas for which he or she is

authorized. A+I joined forces with the

high-tech integrator Human Factor to

develop an interface which links the tick-

eting and access systems with each

other.

Real-time system communication

Anyone buying a ticket for a Mariachi con-

cert or a boxing match can reserve a hotel

suite at the same time. The ticketing sys-

tem generates a ticket with a bar code and

sends all the information to the Mexico

City Arena’s computer system, where it is

saved in the central database. As a result,

every tripod barrier and revolving door

“knows” who has access and when. If a

guest cancels his booking, the data are

automatically deleted. “In this way, we can

be sure that only those people who hold

valid tickets will have access to the event”

explains Javier Elizondo, managing direc-

tor of the ticketing firm Superboletos.

But the access system can do lots more

besides. For example, based on the ven-

ue’s operational rules and the number of

tickets sold, the system determines how

many entrance points to open up in order

to manage the flow of visitors in the best

possible way. Also, the tripod barriers

operate only if the power supply is main-

tained. If it cuts out suddenly, the barriers

fold down, leaving all escape routes clear.

The barriers can also be opened from the

control center, e.g. in the event of a fire. In

this way, the system reduces the potential

for panic and enhances the safety of

visitors.

Icon of the city

But the Arena’s building is not noticeable

for its architectural design and high-tech

functions alone. Its impact on one of the

biggest cities in the world goes deeper.

Guillermo Salinas, CEO of the Avalanz

Group, puts it this way: “I wanted it to be

astonishing on an urban level, like an icon

of the city.” Salinas knows the signifi-

cance of the venue: “This Arena built for

the people will modernize the current

entertainment infrastructure, since the

last place built for that kind of purpose

was the Sports Palace Dome, constructed

in 1968.” It already shows lasting influ-

ence in one particular aspect: around

2,500 permanent jobs have been created.

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“We have chosen Kaba and theintegrator Human Factor becauseof their experience when it comesto cost-effective alternatives, highperformance, world-class tech-nologies, punctual delivery,immediate response and tailoredsolutions for clients. The accesscontrol system designed for thearena fulfills the requirements ofa high-caliber venue.”

Miguel Ángel Murillo, COO of Superboletos


The on-the-pitch success of Bunyodkor

Tashkent meant that the club soon out-

grew the old stadium. So, on 13 November

2008, work began on the construction

of a new ground designed to hold up to

34,000 spectators.

In spite of a number of difficulties, such

as the collapse of one general contractor,

the country’s president Islam Karimov

was able to formally open the new sta-

dium on 28 September 2012. With its

futuristic roof design consisting of back-

lit sail-like structures giving it the appear-

If you think of Uzbekistan, football scarcely springs to mind. Thatcould soon change. The capital Tashkent now has one of themost modern football stadia in the world. Access to it is controlledby an integrated system implemented by Kaba.

It reads like a fairytale – a football

fairytale, to be precise. Bunyodkor

Professional Futbol Klubi – Bunyod-

kor Tashkent for short – was founded

on 6 July 2005. At the first attempt, the

club won promotion to the second divi-

sion, and a year later repeated the feat to

reach the first division. In only its third

year of existence, Bunyodkor Tashkent

won the first of (so far) four champion-

ship titles. In 2008 and 2012, the club

also reached the semi-final of the AFC

Champions League, in which the best

teams from Asia and Oceania compete.

ance of a crown, the arena is an architec-

tural jewel. UEFA president Michel Platini

likened it to the top football stadia of

Europe and confirmed that it meets all

UEFA requirements. This is due in no

small measure to the physical access con-

trol system installed by Kaba, with its 24

turnstiles, four security barriers and fully

integrated ticketing. The entire system

can be operated centrally via a dedicated

software solution.

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Tashkent’s newarchitectural jewel


M any companies add a brand

promise to their logo – like

Nike’s “Just do it” orMcDon-

alds’ “i’m lovin’ it”. The

promise should sum up themainmessage

about the product or service. The Kaba

project group’s task was to create a brand

promise that can be used all over the

world, taking account of cultural differ-

ences. It also had to be descriptive as well

as inspiring.

Beyond security

The unanimous choice was “Beyond

security”. In just two words, “Beyond

security” expresses our mission. We

offer our clients security, but that is not

all – we go further: Beyond security. For

example, Kaba’s products also meet

very high standards of design, they are

compatible with a wide range of tech-

nology platforms, can be integrated into

many different types of infrastructure

and provide solid investment protection.

What is more, Kaba products also help

simplify organizations and improve

efficiency.

By adding the “Beyond security” tagline to its logo, Kaba is making a brandpromise, i.e. that the customer should get more than “just” a security solution.The introduction of the promise around the world will help make people’sperceptions of Kaba simpler and more accurate.

Brand promise“Beyond security”

Kaba has been following a single-brand

strategy since 2006, presenting itself in

the same consistent way to customers,

suppliers and investors all over the world.

Internationally active customers in par-

ticular want to get all the products and

services they need worldwide from the

same supplier at exactly the same high

quality. By focusing on one brand, Kaba

can increase its impact in more than 60

sales markets. At the same time, a strong

brand raises the company’s credibility

and creates trust.

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5-star lockingsystem

T he Hotel Giardino Mountain in

St. Moritz promises the ultimate

in luxury, providing everything

its guests could possibly wish

for. Unsurprisingly, the hotel demanded

the very highest standards of security and

convenience for its new locking system.

The Giardino Group went for Kaba as its

partner right from the start. It chose the

Kaba evolo access system and the inno-

vative Kaba Checkln software, which is

specially designed for hotels. The hotel

has been impressed with how simple the

products make it to manage and program

access authorizations for guests and per-

sonnel while also meeting the needs of

apartment owners.

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“The many different securityrequirements within the projectdetermined the choice of system.”Roland Hinzer, architect

Interview with Katrin Rüfenacht,

Resident Manager at the Hotel Giardino

Mountain

Mrs. Rüfenacht, your hotel has

no fewer than 350 doors. How do you

manage to keep track of them all?

It really is a big building, so in the plan-

ning phase we played through every pos-

sible scenario. By separating the hotel

and staff areas as well as the apartment

area from each other, we have come up

with a very good solution.

What if a guest accidentally forgets

to hand a key in? Wouldn’t this present

a security risk?

It is no problem for us if a guest takes a

key away by mistake because keys are

automatically deactivated on checkout.

Most keys are returned, but if someone

forgets, it is not a big deal.

What feedback have you had

from guests?

Feedback has been positive on the whole.

Guests naturally like the fact that they do

not have to carry huge keys around with

them anymore. Most guests hang on to

their keys rather than handing them in at

reception when they go out. It is much

more practical for guests, and they appreci-

ate this.

All the staff have badges too —

what is their take on the system?

Our experience with staff badges has been

very positive. We had a couple of issues in

the first few weeks, of course, and quickly

had to do a little reprogramming. But we

expected this because we knew how hard it

is to cover every tiny detail in the planning

phase. We have already had to move some

offices since opening, and it only took a

single mouse click to immediately give the

employees concerned the right access

authorizations again.

Security was obviously an important factor

when we chose this locking system. So far,

we have only had good experiences in this

regard.


More than 10,000 sportsmen

and women from all over the

world competed for gold, sil-

ver and bronze and for pride

at the 2012 Summer Olympics. For the

duration of the Games, most of them

lived in the Olympic Village in East Lon-

don. The athletes’ security was a top pri-

ority for the organizers, so they asked

Kaba to come up with a locking system

that could be easily adapted to different

security requirements before, during and

after the Olympic Games. The solution:

pExtra cylinders with “1-2-3” functionality.

Flexibility and sustainability

These cylinders can be reconfigured with

a master key to be activated with differ-

ent sets of keys. During construction,

only the architects’, construction work-

ers’ and suppliers’ keys could open the

doors. During the Games, only the ath-

letes’ keys worked. And following the

planned conversion of the residential

units into apartments, the doors will only

be able to be unlocked by tenants. This

flexible solution ensures that the right

degree of security is applied at all times,

and that access is controlled reliably. It

also guarantees the longevity of the capi-

tal investment. This kind of sustainability

was very important to the organizers.

Olympic village, Stadium and Velodrome

As well as fitting locks for 3,300 residen-

tial units at the Olympic village, Kaba also

supplied pExtra cylinders and keys for

the Olympic Stadium in Stratford and the

Velodrome in Leyton in the Olympic Park.

In the Olympic Stadium, which holds

80,000 spectators, 700 cylinders and

1,000 keys help to control access, while

the Velodrome required 300 cylinders

and 466 keys. The project is the largest

key system Kaba has ever installed in the

UK.

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The 2012 Olympic Games in London are well and truly over, but memoriesremain of the breathtaking opening and closing ceremonies, and the manyoutstanding performances of the athletes. Kaba is proud to have playedan important role at the 2012 Games.

Flexible lockingsystem for the 2012Summer Olympics


Travelling throughUzbekistanat 250 kph


W hen the Talgo 250 acceler-

ates, the villages, fields

andwoods begin to rush by

in a blur. Since 8 October

2011, the Spanish-built high-speed train,

which on some stretches of normal track

can travel at speeds of up to 250 kilome-

ters per hour (kph), has linked Uzbeki-

stan’s capital, Tashkent, with its third city,

Samarkand. Between the two lie 344 kilo-

meters and four provinces (Tashkent,

Syrdarya, Jizzakh and Samarkand). Yet

the Afrosiyob, to give the train its official

name, takes just under two hours – half as

long as the journey used to take. Once all

stretches of the line have beenmodified to

take high-speed traffic, the journey time

will become even shorter.

Fast trains for rail routes with lots

of bends

The Talgo 250 was developed and manu-

factured by Patentes Talgo in Las Matas,

near Madrid. The company specializes in

producing trains that can travel faster on

routes containing lots of bends – routes

of the kind that occur very frequently

in Spain. To achieve this, the engineers

reduced the mass of the locomotives and

carriages and improved their bogie

design. Today, trains made by Patentes

Talgo operate principally on the highly

developed rail networks of Europe and

North America. For instance, until the

December 2012 timetable alterations, the

Talgo train Pau Casals operated as a luxu-

rious hotel train and sleeper service, link-

ing Zurich and Barcelona Estació de

França three times a week in 16 hours.

A prestigious project for Uzbekistan

In the Afrosiyob, Uzbekistan has the first

high-speed train to run in Central Asia, a

region which (as defined by Unesco) also

includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia,

The Afrosiyob is the pride of Uzbekistan. This high-speedtrain service links Tashkent, the country’s capital, andSamarkand – in only two hours. The State railwaycompany has purchased two Talgo 250 sets, expandedthe rail network and modernized the stations in bothcities. Kaba has supplied the electronic security barriersthat control access to the platforms.

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajik-

istan, and Turkmenistan. Although a

number of Talgo sets also operate in

Kazakhstan, these are pulled by Chinese

four-axle electrical locomotives with a

top speed of 200 kph. Compared with

the other countries of Central Asia,

Uzbekistan is technologically advanced

and a leader in many areas. As such, a

project like the Afrosiyob is an important

way of boosting the prestige of this

young nation.

Free to go – whatever the gauge

The Talgo 250 sets acquired by Uzbekistan are delivered ready-

made from Spain. The two Afrosiyob trains running daily

between Tashkent and Samarkand since May 2012 are made up

of two power cars, eight passenger carriages, and a buffet car.

The trains are divided into three classes – Economy, Business,

VIP – and can seat up to 257 passengers with plenty of space.

The sets have variable-gauge axles and can automatically switch

gauge from 1,435 millimeters to 1,668 millimeters. This will be an

important capability if the Central Asian countries ever decide to

develop and expand their high-speed rail network – for instance,

to connect with the Arabian Sea, since the region currently has

no direct access to the world’s maritime routes.

Kaba system controls access at railway stations

In parallel with the development of the line between Tashkent

and Samarkand, the terminals at either end needed to be mod-

ernized. To control physical access to the platforms, the State

railway company Uzbekistan Temir Yo’llari opted for half-height

electronic barriers supplied by Kaba. The control technology

allows for safe and convenient passenger access even at high

throughput rates. With the L-shaped sensor corridor separating

out each passenger so that the system can tell immediately if a

second person enters at the same time in an attempt to outwit

the system – a feature that was very important to Uzbekistan

Temir Yo’llari. In addition, because they are made of strong, low-

maintenance stainless steel, the half-height barriers blend

inconspicuously into the station architecture, and their motor-

driven operation guarantees them a long useful life, even out-

doors. Following positive initial experiences, in August 2012 the

State railway ordered a further eleven electronic barriers for the

two stations, including four of the wider, 900-millimeter design

for use by wheelchair users.

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A Snoozebox hotel is built

out of container rooms

that can be put together

in different configura-

tions. A hotel can be set up anywhere in

the world and be ready for the guests

within 48 hours. Every Snoozebox has its

own water and power supply, and it can

be built on uneven terrain if necessary.

The rooms each have their own bath, air

conditioning, TV and free WiFi. The size

of the hotel can range from 40 to 400

rooms. One of the main advantages of

the Snoozebox concept is that it lets peo-

ple stay directly on location at big events.

Locking solution without card reader

Everyone can sleep soundly in a Snooze-

box hotel thanks to Kaba’s state-of-the-

art locking solution for the doors: the Ilco

E790 contactless electronic lock. This

uses RFID to verify guests’ identity using

electromagnetic waves. The locks are

tamperproof and provide a log of the last

400 transactions. From the very first

tests, Ilco locks have performedextremely

well for Snoozebox and have now been

rolled out nationally.

Debut at Formula 1

The Snoozebox Hotel made its debut at

the British Grand Prix in 2011. This was

largely thanks to former F1 driver David

Coulthard (see picture), who immediately

recognized the benefits of the Snoozebox

concept. During the 2012 Olympic Games,

Snoozebox operated a large temporary

Olympic hotel in Essex. Simpler versions

can also be used on building sites or in

military settings.

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Kaba keeps mobilehotels safe and secureThe innovative Snoozebox concept has already provided portable, temporaryhotels at Formula 1 events and the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Securityis provided by one of Kaba’s premium hotel locking solutions.


The right solutionfor every door

W ith more than 1,100 associates, Hahn Group is one

of Germany’s largest motor vehicle dealers. A fam-

ily firm founded back in 1919, it has grown from a

small vehicle repair workshop into a Group with 24

branches in the Stuttgart region with headquarters in Fellbach.

The brands it deals in are Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial

Vehicles, Audi, Porsche and Škoda. To guarantee the best pos-

sible service quality, Hahn branches are continuously developed

to ensure they remain modern customer centers. Over the past

16 years, Hahn Group has invested more than EUR 70 million in

refurbishments, extensions and additions to its dealerships.

Flexible system

Hahn Group’s steady growth and continual acquisition of new

branches have had implications for the security systems

deployed by the Group companies, creating an urgent need for

standardization. “It got to the point where we had 37 premises

that needed to be locked up, with around 1,600 keys and 1,500

doors,” explains Thomas Wöhrle, head of Premises and Energy

Technology at Hahn, describing the situation before the security

systems were reorganized. Problems were bound to arise when-

ever keys were lost, employees transferred location or external

service providers (tradesmen, suppliers, etc.) needed access,


because of the limited number of desig-

nated key-holders for each locking-up cir-

cuit. Therefore, in 2009, the search began

for a suitable, standardized system to be

installed at all Hahn Group locations. The

project specifications included the incor-

poration of all the existing doors, man-

ageable refurbishment costs and high

security standards. “We were looking for

a flexible system that was easy to man-

age, user-friendly and of course secure,”

Wöhrle explains. After talking to various

manufacturers and carrying out a num-

ber of pilot projects, Hahn decided in

favor of the Kaba exos access manage-

ment system combined with mechatronic

Kaba evolo components. It was ultimately

won over by the quality of the digital cyl-

inders, the ARIOS security software con-

cept and the flexible system for managing

access entitlements. “Thanks to its broad

product range, Kaba was able to offer us

the right solution for every door,” says

Wöhrle.

Phased introduction

Responsibility for technical implementa-

tion and installation of the complete sys-

tem was assumed by Hahn’s own project

team – an ambitious undertaking, espe-

cially as a number of challenges had to be

overcomewhen implementing the concept

and putting the system in place. Once all

the preparatory work was completed, the

next step was to install the Kaba exos sys-

tem and Kaba evolo components in Hahn’s

administrative offices in Fellbach. After

that, further Group locations were incor-

porated into the system in stages. Every

employee carries a card on which his or

her personal access entitlements are

stored. In addition, a validation procedure

checks whether those entitlements are

still current, since all Hahn Group entitle-

ments are limited in duration: They remain

valid for only ten hours, after which they

must be revalidated by the employee.

So far, 74 exterior doors and more than

300 interior doors have been secured at

seven locations. “We now have a secure

access system for all doors to our buildings

and to important indoor areas. If an identity

card is lost, we can immediately block the

access entitlements that were on it. We no

longer need to change any locks. All the

installed equipment is working well, as is

the Kaba time-recording system we have

been operating for quite some time,” com-

ments Wöhrle. The project still has several

years to run before all locations have been

linked into the system, but so far Hahn

Group is very satisfied with its collabora-

tion with Kaba.

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The first WinterOlympics inthe subtropics


The next Winter Olympics will take place in Sochi, a bathingresort on the Black Sea. In just a few years, the organizers haveredeveloped the area’s entire infrastructure. Kaba hasdesigned and installed the physical access control systemsfor a number of important facilities.

T he Russian city of Sochi is situ-

ated on the Black Sea. It is a

popular bathing resort and spa

that lies on the same latitude

as Nice. Summers in Sochi are long and

hot, winters short and mild. Tempera-

tures seldom fall below zero degrees Cel-

sius. And yet, the 2014 Winter Olympics

are being held here. Or, more precisely, in

Sochi and the town of Krasnaya Polyana,

some 70 kilometers away. Sochi will host

the opening and closing ceremonies and

all indoor events, while Krasnaya Polyana

will be the venue for all events held on

snow, the toboggan run and the ice track.

The Caucasus Mountain skiing area is

considered a safe bet for snowfall: in Jan-

uary, February and March, it is usually as

much as two meters deep.

All venues and facilities built

from scratch

The Games were awarded to Sochi in 2007.

Back then, the organizers had to rely on

computer simulations in their presenta-

tions to the International Olympic Com-

mittee, because none of the five venues

had yet been built. A huge construction

project in which Kaba was determined to

be involved. To that end, we joined forces

with our Russian partner RTC KG to set up

a showroom on the spot in Sochi to pro-

mote our range of physical access control

solutions. This generated a number of pilot

projects with the system integrator SOGO

Nikiret, which resulted in several orders,

including for the Olympic Park, the Shayba

Arena ice hockey hall and the railway con-

necting Sochi with Krasnaya Polyana.

The right access control solution

for every requirement

Access to the Olympic Park is controlled by

33 TPB-E01 turnstiles with 13 PGB-E01 per-

sonal guiding bars and ten HSD-E01 swing

doors. Space-saving and robust, the turn-

stiles have proved their worth in many sta-

dia and sports parks. Six FTS-L01 full-height

turnstiles regulate access to the Shayba

Arena, which can be fully dismantled and

rebuilt in a different location. The FTS-L01

turnstiles are mounted on palettes for

mobility, in case the venue does actually

relocate one day in the future. Meanwhile,

access to the railway stations at Sochi and

Krasnaya Polyana is controlled by 20 HSB-

M04 security barriers. Six of these are

designed in a wider, 900-mm format to

allow easy access to wheelchair users.

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Hong Kong – The Peninsula Hotels is a subsidiary of The Hong-

kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) and is a by-word for

five-star luxury accommodation. Opened in 1928, The Penin-

sula Hong Kong is HSH’s flagship hotel property. It sets global

standards in the topmost category of luxury hotels. It has 300

guestrooms and suites, a number of restaurants and bars, a

spectacular spa and an exclusive shopping arcade. All guest-

rooms are equipped with Quantum RFID hotel locks and con-

nected via the Saflok Messenger LENS system. “Kaba has

supplied us with first-rate, non-contact Saflok RFID locks for

the guestrooms together with an online control system, which

gives our guests even greater peace of mind,” comments

Shane Izaks, General Manager Information Technology of

HSH.

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The PeninsulaHong Kong

Munich –With over 1,800 events and performances a year, the

Gasteig, Munich’s premier center for culture, education and

conferences, offers its audiences a colorful and highly varied

program. Open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., the center attracts

nearly 6,000 visitors every day. Since it was first opened in

1985, this cultural and educational hub in the Bavarian capital

has served – as it was designed to – as a place for meetings

and encounters, an open house for all. Even so, certain rooms

and spaces are closed off and need to be protected against

unauthorized access. The security of the backstage areas of

the halls, offices and numerous technical areas is ensured by a

Kaba exos system with 1,300 mechanical cylinder locks and

800 Kaba evolo digital cylinder locks. “We have found a fully

integrated solution from a single provider which gives us a

high degree of security and lots of transparency concerning

access entitlements,” comments Martina Beauchamp, head of

the center’s premises and construction department.


Gasteig Munich

Spotlights


Puteaux – Gras Savoye, France’s number one in insurance

broking, is a 100-year-old company that is also active in rein-

surance and risk management. Gras Savoye decided to review

and standardize its entire personnel information system (PIS).

The main aim of the project was to harmonize the individual

HR modules and create a single interface to the HR Access

system. For its time and attendance records, Gras Savoye

opted to employ Kaba B-Net 93 20 terminals. The collected

data are transferred to Access via the communications plat-

form B-COMM ERP. The integrated solution involving HR

Access and Kaba results in considerable time savings for Gras

Savoye in its personnel administration. The system was imple-

mented in all Gras Savoye group offices in France and the

French overseas territories and successfully went live on the

same day.


Gras SavoyeCaleffi Group

Fontaneto d’Agogna – The Caleffi Group is Italy’s leading

manufacturer of components for domestic and industrial

heating as well as for air conditioning and plumbing systems.

The group has various offices and production sites in Italy, as

well as sales units and representative branches in Europe,

America, China, Japan and Australia. The Group sells its prod-

ucts in more than 50 countries. In its production sites in

Northern Italy, the company has installed 15 new B-web 93 00

terminals, equipped with individually configured Legic reader

technology, to manage time recording for 700 associates.

These user-friendly terminals have an attractive design fea-

turing a full-face glass screen and integrated display. The data

is integrated directly into the client’s salary accounting sys-

tem. In addition, Kerberos TPB-E02 turnstiles have been

installed at the entrance to the company’s two staff

restaurants.



Paris – The Cour des Comptes, France’s “Court of Auditors”,

conducts audits of, for example, government finances, pub-

lic institutions and public and private-sector organizations

that receive state support. The Cour des Comptes has been

based in the Palais Cambon in Paris since 1912. Faced with

the need to update its security, the court decided on a Kaba

exos 9300 solution with traceable access, Kaba elolegic digi-

tal cylinders and badges containing Legic chips. The Cour

des Comptes often has to handle strictly confidential docu-

ments, so it always has to be able to control who has access

and at what time. It was also important that the new prod-

ucts could be integrated seamlessly into the existing archi-

tecture. The locks and electronic cylinders were fitted with

polished brass surfaces imprintedwith the Cour des Comptes

logo.


Cour des ComptesParis

Flemington – The Victorian Racing Club runs Australia’s best-

known horse race track, Flemington. The track is home to the

world-famous Melbourne Cup, an event which attracts

120,000 spectators each year. Kaba has worked with the Vic-

torian Racing Club for many years, forging a relationship built

around an understanding of the venue and the Club’s needs,

and was chosen to update Flemington’s physical access sys-

tems prior to this year’s Spring Racing Carnival. Seven new

tripod barriers were installed at the stadium’s entrances, as

well as two swing gates to allow for services and diability

access. Each barrier was fitted with a scanner for two-dimen-

sional barcodes and a full graphic display, while eleven of the

Club’s existing tripod barriers were retrofitted with barcode

scanners to match the technology at the other access points.

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Victorian RacingClub

Spotlights


Deerfield – Walgreens is the USA’s largest drug retail chain

and one of the country’s 500 largest firms. It has more than

8,000 sales outlets in all 50 states as well as in Puerto Rico,

and it employs 240,000 people. Walgreens uses Kaba’s Gitcon

locks to secure access to its entire fleet of around 2,200 trail-

ers throughout its 19 distribution centers. Using a dedicated

project manager, deployment took place over an 18-month

period. These locks control access to each container based on

templates/schedules programmed via the client/server soft-

ware. The lock’s integrated RFID unit displays a seal number

that is used by the receiving location as assurance that the

integrity of the Walgreen’s supply chain has not been

compromised.


Weissbach bei Lofer – The Seisenberg Gorge is a natural fea-

ture that gives visitors a profound insight into the irresistible

force that flowing water can exert. Now protected, this place

of special natural beauty was formed some 12,000 years ago.

The first path giving access to the gorge was built in 1831.

Nowadays, visiting the gorge involves a 90-minute walk along

sturdy wooden walkways. Recently, Kaba Kerberos tripod

barriers were installed to regulate access and facilitate

ticket control. With their strong and almost entirely smooth

stainless steel housings, the tripod barriers reduce the

staff’s workload. They are linked via network to the till sys-

tem, allowing staff to carry out remote checks on site

entrances and prevent tickets from being misused. Clear

symbols and color-coded signals provide guidance for users

and ensure that visitor access is quick and reliable.


Seisenberg-klamm

Walgreens


What is

Secure ordering of ID cardsCard manufacturers receive a temporary

code called the “production key,” which is

valid only during the production process:

no unnoticed copying of ID cards!

Secure system installationInvisible, randomly system-generated system

keys: no misuse or theft!

Security of systemcomponentsSecurity chips in all components protect

the data keys using recognized encryption

mechanisms: no unprotected data keys!

Security of ID cardsEach individual ID card is protected by

its own unique access key: no data theft

during operation!

Kaba ARIOS –security forRFID systems


N owadays, RFID applica-

tions are as much a part

of everyday life as using a

mobile phone. People use

non-contact RFID technology all the time:

for example, whenever they use their

staff ID cards to pay for their lunch, to

clock on and off, or to gain access to their

office. For their users, such applications

are convenient, easy to use and intuitive.

To provide underlying protection for the

application, system operators have to

stick to strict security procedures. This is

why Kaba has developed the Kaba ARIOS

(Advanced RFID Operation Security) secu-

rity concept, which protects access con-

trol systems that employ RFID technolo-

gies.

How it works without Kaba ARIOS

To enable the card reader to access the

data on the card, an access key (data

code) is required. The access key is com-

parable to the PIN code for a credit card.

It is defined by the system operator when

the system is first installed. When Mifare-

based systems are installed, the data key

is entered into the system by the techni-

cian and then distributed to the compo-

nents. In addition, the system operator

entrusts this access key to its card manu-

facturer, who programs the access key

onto the cards. It is thus unavoidable

that a number of different persons will

become aware of the access key during

installation, operation and maintenance.

And what happens if the system operator

switches suppliers or an associate leaves

the company? Even with the strictest

security precautions it is impossible to

establish and maintain fool-proof protec-

tion of RFID keys – a loophole in the secu-

rity setup that has defied all previous

attempts to plug it.

How it works with Kaba ARIOS

The Kaba ARIOS security concept pro-

tects the data by operating with non-read-

able access keys. The access key is not

known to anybody, is never visible and is

stored securely on a security card. In addi-

tion, every card has a different access key,

and security chips in the system compo-

nents ensure that the data key never

appears externally in unencrypted for-

mat. The key remains secret even during

the card production process, since Kaba

ARIOS automatically generates a tem-

porary code (the “production key”) that

the card manufacturer programmes onto

the card. When the new ID card is presen-

ted to the card reader for the first time,

the system registers the credential num-

ber and automatically replaces the tem-

porary production key for the secret, per-

manent access key.

Secure and certified with Kaba ARIOS

With the Kaba ARIOS security concept,

Kaba has opened up new avenues for

RFID technology security. So far, Kaba

ARIOS is the only concept in the world

that ensures process security over the

complete Mifare supply chain and con-

forms to security guideline BSI TR RFID

03126-5: This guideline issued by the BSI

(the German Federal Office for Security

in Information Technology) lays down

methods for achieving the requisite level

of security in RFID-based system solu-

tions.

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Products

Oracode is an electronic code-activated lock specially designed

to meet the needs of resort and holiday rental property manag-

ers. The access codes needed by holiday guests renting the

properties can be generated via the E-Code website with vari-

able periods of validity depending on the length of stay. The

codes are e-mailed directly to the guests in advance. This

reduces the administrative workload and eliminates the risk of

keys being lost. For cleaning and maintenance purposes, codes

can be generated separately for associates. The code genera-

tion website has now also been designed for use via mobile

devices. Property managers can go to the website using their

tablet or smartphone and log in using their usual ID and pass-

word. Once generated, codes are then forwarded to the guests

automatically.


Oracode E-Code mobile website

New Legic advant components

The new access management and remote reader modules offer

enhanced investment protection and all the benefits of Legic

advant technology. For instance, remote readers can now be

deployed in a Kaba evolo system. In any switch to the Kaba exos

system class, they are simply assimilated. Furthermore, all com-

ponents are already compatible with future expansions. By

means of a simple update, new security functions and expansions

can easily be added, ensuring that the system always remains at

the cutting edge of technology. In addition, all the peripheral

appliances are near field communication (NFC)-capable, so that

they are ready to be used via mobile telephone for upcoming

access applications. Mifare-compatible variants of the compo-

nents are also available.



The Kaba doorframe reader, part of the Evolo series, fits in

stylishly and unobtrusively in any building. It can be inte-

grated seamlessly into Kaba systems as an online or stand-

alone solution. It supports various RFID standards, including

Legic prime or advant, and Mifare. Thanks to their slim and

compact design, Kaba doorframe readers can easily by fitted

even where space is limited – on the frames of automatic slid-

ing doors, elevators, garage doors or car park barriers. They

are built to withstand the weather and so can also be installed

outside without any problems. The introduction of Kaba’s

doorframe readers is planned for mid-2013.


The new Release 3.1 for the Kaba exos 9300 access system

brings many advantages for new and existing clients: Legic

advant offers cutting-edge technology and secure applications.

Does the system operator wish to switch the exterior access

points or the complete building over to secure Legic advant

technology? With the Kaba exos 9300 Release 3.1, such a switch

can be made either in stages or in one fell swoop on a set date.

CardLink with Legic advant also offers faster read and write per-

formance and on demand now automatically transfers door

data via the card into the system. The integration of Kaba

TouchGo into the Kaba exos system likewise makes new conve-

nience applications possible: With Kaba TouchGo, doors can now

be opened at the merest touch, without the need to use a key or

access card.


Kaba doorframe reader

Kaba exos 9300 Release 3.1


Products

Kaba’s half-height electronic self-boarding barriers are now

available in a wider (900 mm) variant that makes it possible for

wheelchair users and equipment trolleys to pass through with

ease. Kaba offers all models of the Argus HSB product family in

this variant. They have exactly the same design as the standard-

width stainless steel and glass series. However, their greater

width also means that two persons can pass through the barrier

side by side, so that they form an exception to the single-file

passage enforced in other stages of the security process. But

this is only a minor drawback, given that this kind of barrier is

normally installed in areas supervised by security personnel

(e.g. reception areas). The swing-gate motor is designed to have

the same useful life as in standard-width models, despite the

greater size and hence weight of the swing gate.


Argus HSB 900-mm-wide

Orthos detect PIL-M06

This Kaba innovation is the world’s first personal interlock to

combine reliable detection of hazardous substances with effi-

cient individual screening and access control. The interlock com-

bines the advantages of tried-and-tested scanning sensor tech-

nology with an advanced ion mobility spectrometer which

permits detection of dangerous substances in even microscopic

quantities. Using a sealed-off volume of air in the interlock allows

the analysis of samples taken from all parts of the clothing, body

and possessions of the person passing through. The entire detec-

tion procedure is lengthened by a mere ten seconds to approxi-

mately 25—30 seconds. The analysis can be calibrated to detect

all currently relevant explosives, poisonous gases and narcotics.

Sixteen of the current list of 240 substances can be selected for

detection per machine. This product is still in its pilot phase.



Smarty is the latest innovation in new key material proposals

from Silca S.p.A., a Kaba subsidiary. It is an ultralight,

extremely resilient bit and double bit key type, made out of a

special polymer for which a patent has been requested. This

smart key has inside mineral fibers, making it very resistant

to bending, twisting, compression and breaking in compari-

son to brass keys. Its peculiarity relies on the material capac-

ity to return to its shape due to this polymer ability to adjust

while fitting the lock mechanism. Smarty returns each time

to its original shape without breaking. The state-of-the-art

material of which the Smarty is made guarantees its durabil-

ity and a competitive advantage. But the Smarty is more than

just cutting-edge technology in action: It is also cool, coming in

five different colors with a highly distinctive design.


The locks of the Paxos family are redundant, motorized safe

locks that are a byword for maximum reliability as well as easy

and intuitive operation. The new safe lock Paxos advance allows

for a simple connection of multiple locking and input devices in

one locking system, even with smaller lock dimensions. The con-

nected components are detected and configured automatically.

Existing safe installations may be retooled without difficulty

and, thanks to the system’s modular design, may also be retro-

fitted whenever required. The standard version of Paxos

advance already incorporates a wide range of functions, such as

individual scaling of code rights, input of eligible code profiles

and code groups, event recording and many other features that

satisfy even the most demanding client requirements.


Smarty

Paxos advance


SAP TechEd in Pudong

News

ZISC day

Knowledge and technology transfer between academia,

business and society is one of the goals of ZISC, the

Zurich Information Security and Privacy Center at the

Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, known as the ETH

for short. Kaba has asked ZISC to carry out various proj-

ects as part of a research funding partnership. At the

beginning of October, the doctoral students working on

the research presented their latest findings to the busi-

ness partners – Kaba, Google, Credit Suisse and Arma-

suisse – in the beautiful surroundings of the Villa Hatt.

They reported on subjects including privacy for smart-

phones, secure data deletion and the development of a

new generation of access systems.

SAP TechEd took place at the Shanghai International Confer-

ence Hall in Pudong (China) in December 2012. This technology

conference brings together IT specialists who develop, imple-

ment, optimize and update SAP systems.

The 2,400 guests frommore than 400 companies who attended

could choose between 120 sessions, product and application

demonstrations and workshops. Kaba had a stand at the con-

ference where it presented data recording systems with inter-

faces to SAP applications.

Sukrit Bansal, Managing Director Dorset Kaba


Intersec in DubaiIntersec took place in Dubai from 15 to 17 January 2013. This year’s event,

formally opened by HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mak-

toum, featured some 990 exhibitors, around 10% more than in the previous

year. Intersec is the most important trade fair, trading platform and network-

ing event for the security industry in the Middle East. As in previous years,

Kaba made a strong impression at this year’s Intersec with its innovative prod-

ucts, such as the Orthos detect personal interlock, a space-saving interlock

capable of detecting explosives and narcotics. Kaba solutions incorporating

near field communication (NFC) technology also made a big splash.

Over the entire duration of the exhibition, some 20,000 boarding passes were

handed out at the show’s registration point. These enabled exhibition visitors

to try out the self-boarding gates set up by Kaba and, by so doing, to enter a

prize draw to win one of five Airbus flights from Dubai to Zurich and back. The

winning tickets were generously donated by SWISS International Airline.

Passenger Terminal Expo 2013

9.4.—11.4.2013

Geneva

ISC West

10.4.—12.4.2013

Las Vegas

PoP 2013 – Power of People

18.4.—19.4.2013

Rust

Safety & Security Asia

7.5.—9.5.2013

Singapore

Exposec

14.5.—16.5.2013

São Paulo

SicherheitsExpo

3.7.—4.7.2013

Munich

ALOA

18.7.—20.7.2013

Baltimore

Security in Government Conference

12.8.—14.8.2013

Canberra

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