Carson, creator of the One-App Resident ExperienceTM and 24/7 remote doorman service for multifamily properties, and dormakaba, a manufacturer and distributor of electronic apartment, hotel and vacation rental door locks, have announced an integration and distribution partnership. 

The journey from traditional locks to electronic ones can take time, but as Al J Schneider Company/AJS Hotels in Louisville, owner of the renowned Galt House, Crowne Plaza and Embassy Suites, has experienced, that initial investment is the beginning of long-term benefits.

Thomas Paine, an early American philosopher, once said, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Although these insightful words were written in reference to the American Revolution, they embody the sufferings of so many people today, due to the proliferation of COVID-19.

Supra, a global provider of mobile credentialing and entry management systems for automotive and real estate sectors, announced that its TRAC-Box key management solution has been selected by Oregon-based Guaranty RV Super Centers to help secure and track keys while keeping pace with a growing demand for RV travel. 

The new and improved version includes features to make master key design even easier, such as a drag and drop keying tree, and the ability to upload door schedules for increased system design accuracy.

Through the app, users can pre-load their most frequented pathways to enjoy streamlined access to doorways; use their phone as a badge even while it remains in a pocket or bag; and utilize voice commands on their smart phone or other connected device to conveniently unlock and open doors. 

Convenience and security haven’t always been mutually beneficial, particularly for financial institutions and credit unions. Sometimes the necessary and important steps to ensure security stifle efficiency and add cost.

Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies and sister division of Alarm Lock, debuted new online and field training classes including new pro courses on architectural-grade hardware, locking and access lock lines, by technology or vertical market. 

Doyle Security Products, a longtime Midwestern locksmith wholesaler based in Minneapolis, is the latest company to join the ABLOY USA distributor network. The stocking distributor services customers in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Kwikset, a brand of Spectrum Brands Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, announced that its SmartCode 888 Deadbolt Lock was chosen to become part of the new Home is Connected smart home system from D.R. Horton Inc.