Electronic locking systems

Digitalisation, working from home, conference calls – coronavirus has propelled us into the future. Internet, whenever and wherever we want. Transfer speeds? Data volume? There are seemingly no limits to our requirements. Is it all to be expected? Yes, if Fiber Service OÖ GmbH was on site beforehand. The Upper Austrian company ensures that data flows without a hitch – especially in remote and sparsely populated areas.

Fiber Service OÖ is responsible for the expansion of the fibre optic cable network in Upper Austria, making the highest transfer bandwidths accessible to even structurally weak regions. By building the fibre optic infrastructure, it is laying the foundation for the data highway that will link Upper Austria with the rest of the world. Fiber Service OÖ wanted an easy-to-operate, electronic access solution for its fibre optic local exchanges that was scalable, secure and that could be managed with maximum flexibility. This is because it's not only Fiber Service employees who enter the infrastructure provider’s facilities; it's also external service providers in particular, such as planners, construction and installation companies, but also network operators. The solution required capacity for over 22 POP locations with more than 160 contributors: this was flexible and location-independent plus access via electronic devices. AirKey gives all authorised users the access they need, whether they are employees, service providers or network operators. Continuous logging provides additional control, increasing site security. The most valuable benefit is that it makes our day-to-day work easier thanks to the scalability via the EVVA online portal. This makes it easy to extend or restrict access, assign authorisations, add new accesses or simply grant access using the Send-A-Key feature.

Individual buildings and locomotives of Westfälische Landes-Eisenbahn GmbH were fitted with the AirKey access system together with our partner Lippstädter Sicherheitscenter.

15 locomotives, e-locomotives, D-locomotives and small locomotives as well as a fleet of 64 special-purpose freight waggons are available for logistics services. WLE operates “borderlessly” in Westphalia and throughout Europe through numerous cooperations. Both buildings and locomotives belonging to Westfälische Landes-Eisenbahn GmbH were fitted with AirKey components together with our partner Lippstädter Sicherheitscenter. In freight transport, the locomotives and freight waggons are made available for rental for short or long-term use. Quick and flexible access to the individual rental properties was required, which enabled AirKey to quickly convince customers to use it. Implementation took place quickly and further components are being planned. The locomotive doors have been professionally converted to use AirKey components.

NEW fully relies on AirKey as part of its digitalisation strategy: 216 wall readers, 616 AirKey cylinders with 80 components were installed for the 2,200 employees' smartphones and 300 identification media were set up with key tags for external users - all within an ambitious time frame.

Only a few companies offer purely electronic solutions for such complex requirements of the desired size: a total of 216 wall readers and 616 AirKey cylinders with 80 components were installed for the 2,200 employees' smartphones and 300 identification media were set up in the form of key tags for external users. In addition to the scale of the project, there was a very special requirement: the system was supposed to be integrated into NEW-owned IT. No problem for EVVA! AirKey has an API interface, the AirKey Cloud Interface. Other special requirements included easy app installation and simple registration for users, as well as quick and easy unlocking with a smartphone. All while taking accurate logging into consideration, which still complies with the provisions of the EU General Data Protection Directive. All data is stored on the EVVA server, anonymously with multiple backups in case of power failures, meeting strict Austrian security standards. This central administration protects  users' digital keys much better than would be possible with individual protective measures. Data is transferred securely between NEW’s Internet browser and the EVVA server via a protected https connection, making it as secure as online banking. The highly secure ECDSA and AES encryption processes additionally protect the AirKey system and its components.

Replacement of the existing mechanical locking system with an electronic access solution

The legendary Engels Eck café opened in May 1951. Who would have thought that the coffee house converted from a major boulevard newspaper into "Café Wichtig" much later would be famous and well-known throughout Germany? The Casagrande family took over the café in April 1974 and further expanded it. They wanted a place where everyone could meet. Since then, the café has been part of Timmendorf's history, a little soul in the village and the best stage for everyone who likes to see and be seen - the "Café Wichtig". This story has now been continued in beautiful Scharbeutz since 2013. The café's mechanical locking system, which has become obsolete, could no longer meet all of the operator's needs, and so EVVA partner Scharbau Sicherheitstechnik initially proposed 22 AirKey units and eventually also installed them. The easy and self-explanatory commissioning convinced the user of the easy-to-use AirKey electronic locking system. The good end to the story: he ordered another 10 units for the adjacent employee apartments.

AirKey offers high security and flexibility to secure access in office building in Algier

STAEM, official and exclusive representative of PHILIP MORRIS, ALTADIS and IMPERIAL TOBACCO GROUP in Algeria, needed a flexible and secure access control system for their office headquarters in Algier. The EVVA project partner in Algeria, Easy Network, carried out the complete IT and security installation on the STAEM headquarters (IT Network, alarm, CCTV and access control). The AirKey electronic locking system was the perfect match for this project thanks to its high flexibility: the cloud-based management can be used from every location, and the system can be accessed and managed by the administrators all over the country. This means there is no need to worry anymore regarding lost keys or media, or in general unahuthorised accesses on the premises, as authorisations can be immediately revoked online on the AirKey system, and access to the event log on the installation is granted worldwide. Besides, the use of smartphones as identification medium instead of cards allows cost reduction and provides ease of use and an even higher security level.

The MRCT in Klagenfurt has been performing MRI and CT examinations since 1991.

AirKey has been able to score points with its simple and web-based operation. The medical centre is now able to quickly and easily grant access authorisations and revoke them again. The innovative design of AirKey made the decision to use it even easier. Our Partner firm, Palmfriendly, installed and put the products into operation to the full satisfaction of the customer.

SleevesUp!, a provider of coworking spaces, serviced offices and meeting rooms, relies on AirKey for access control.

SleevesUp! creates professional work spaces for independent workers. Nationwide sites offer a modern work space and full office infrastructure at fair prices. The network of spaces contain everything that is needed - be it in the coworking area, single offices, meeting rooms or event spaces.

They were looking for an equally smart and flexible, but also reliable solution for access control, which can be centrally managed, in order to satisfy the high level of flexibility, which is offered to the customers for their work space, and the geographic distribution. Granting access on smartphones and media at the same time, simple sending of keys via Send-a-keycontrolling everything via a standardised cloud interface the integration into dedicated software using API make AirKey your reliable partner!

With the AirKey online administration, the system can be accessed at any time via an Internet-capable end device, components and media can be added, authorisations can be created and changed or lockings can be executed. All without additional accessories! Simply smart.

The Lucerne University of Engineering & Architecture had qualified for participation in the "Solar Decathlon Europe 2014" for the House of the Future.

The interdisciplinary teams had the task of developing an architecturally and technically innovative solar house with a high level of living comfort that would be able to meet the future social, ecological and economic challenges. The houses were built in summer the of 2014 in Versailles then compared and evaluated in ten disciplines. The AirKey system by EVVA was a key element in the complex project. AirKey can be operated by NFC-enabled smartphones and satisfies all the demands of a flexible, modern high-end access control system. Thus "in house" rooms are used differently by users and accesses are created dynamically. "my room" serves as a private bedroom, "our room" is a divided space like the kitchen or living room, "your room" is the fitness room or music room and finally "space+" is the area that serves as a connecting space. Granting the accesses is at least as dynamic as the residents of this promising living concept. The project won first prize in the “Comfort Conditions” category in the end – which might have had something to do with the convenient access control system.

The See-Club in Zug, Switzerland, was grappling with littering and parties, especially at the weekends.

It was looking for a way to securely lock the area and simultaneously log access events. AirKey was best able to satisfy the required system properties. Integrating the roughly 300 members into the access control system became child's play. With the cloud solution for the locking system data, the authorised persons can access the system and make changes quickly and easily from anywhere in the world. At the same time, the data is always securely saved in the redundant data centres. The employees of See-Club Zug can now gain access to their area with a card, batch or even mobile phone.

The electronic access control system AirKey secures ZWÖLFER-REISEN, a modern travel agency with various sites.

Zwölfer-Reisen was established in 1929. The family-owned business has been run by the nephew of the Zwölfer family, Mr Michael Ringsmuth and his wife Petra, since 2002. Initially successful as a cargo carrier and organiser of trips, the business was extended by a TUI travel agency and an Ö-Ticket sales point in 2007. Most recently, in 2011, the company grew by a branch in Krems and new offices in Melk.Only one year later saw the inauguration of the new bus garage in Melk and in 2014 the company added a new branch in Hafnerbach.

Smart access management within a locking system

Due to the different locations caused by the history of the company, Mr Ringsmuth was looking fro an access control system that could be used flexibly within his modern company.With AirKey, he found what he needed at EVVA. Our Partner,Jürgen Hirsch, was able to score high marks on Mr Ringsmuth's cards thanks to the competent advice and AirKey. Hirsch installed the system at the existing sites and commissioned it to the full satisfaction of Mr Ringsmuth.

Die Höhere Lehranstallt für Wirtschaftliche Berufe in Vienna 19 was looking for a user-friendly, modern access control system. With AirKey, EVVA offers the optimal solution.

AirKey has been able to score points with its simple and web-based operation. The innovative design of AirKey made the decision to use it in the HLW easy. Our Partner, the company Schmidtschläger, installed and put the products into operation to the full satisfaction of the customer.

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Child daycare centres, such as the St. Martin Catholic facility in Thuringia require a secure and user-friendly access system for their doors. Thanks to AirKey EVVA provides a reliable, electronic solution: flexible, simple and secure.

Management of 26 child daycare centres
The supporting organisation for Catholic child daycare centres within the Erfurt diocese was established in 2010 and on 1 January 2011 it took on the responsibility for a current total of 26 child daycare centres. The managing director, Mr Aurel Bergmann, was seeking a very secure and easy-to-control
access system for individual offices, shared conference facilities and an adjacent childcare centre at the Kefferhausen headquarters. In addition to internal management solutions, the system administration also had to be available across sites – for potential extensions –
and as part of an integrated, flexible system. "We require transparency in terms of who gains access to where and at which time", Bergmann adds.

AirKey convinced us
AirKey is easy to use", explains Mr Bornemann, responsible for the installation and managing director of the locksmith business "Schuh- u. Schlüsseldienst Bornemann" from Leinefelde. "Although not much convincing was necessary here. The user-friendly interface and easy adaptation of access authorisations speak for themselves.” The church community, employees and parents now use AirKey – a smart, electronic access control system made by EVVA. "Thanks to AirKey we can now control schedules and define which user groups are granted access to certain facilities. This is paramount for the conference facilities that are also used by our external clients", Bergmann explains. The straight-forward extension options of the system were also important. There are currently also discussions about installing AirKey´in additional child daycare centres.

Simple and secure – no need for additional infrastructure
Developed and manufactured in Austria, the electronic AirKey system offers a flexible solution to the supporting organisation of St. Martin child daycare centres. At present, access to the facilities and the adjacent child daycare centre is protected by a total of 12 AirKey cylinders and one AirKey double cylinder. On the basis of legal stipulations, two of these cylinders have been equipped with an anti-panic function. The initial equipment for the six user groups includes 50 AirKey key tags, 100 KeyCredits and a coding station for programming. "Designated administrators can now send keys online. And they need nothing but a smartphone or the coding station, Internet access and an AirKey cylinder", Bornemann adds. It is just as quick and simple to once again revoke access authorisations in the online administration.

Scouts were looking for an access control system and they found AirKey.

Scouts were looking for an access control system
The scouts centre Drei Gleichen is located between two rivers on a peninsula. Covering an area of around 4,500 m²,² it offers space for plenty of activities for children and young adults based on the principles of the scout movement. The differentiated use of the Drei Gleichen scout centre with its different buildings and functions - from clubhouse to workshop - and the large number of users place very high demands on administration and security.

AirKey is the right solution
The locking system we needed had to be as versatile and flexible as the everyday life of a scout in our scout centre, says Hendrik Knop, head of the scout centre. The criteria: Security, various access authorisations and simple application using smartphones – AirKey by EVVA was able to meet all demands. The consulting, planning and subsequent installation was carried out by the Weissenborn locksmith service from Arnstadt.

Simple and secure – without additional infrastructure,
developed and manufactured in Austria, the access control system AirKey offers a flexible solution. Thanks to AirKey the key is sent via Internet. All you need is a smartphone, Internet connection and an AirKey cylinder. The AirKey app and the unique EVVA KeyCredits turn this smart access control System into a user-friendly, complete solution.

Clinipace AG is an international company that operates in health care facilities.

It was looking for a way to securely lock the building and simultaneously log the access events. AirKey was best able to satisfy the required system properties. Integrating the employees into the access control system became child's play. Thanks to the cloud based solution of the locking system data, the authorised persons can access the system and make changes quickly and easily from anywhere in the world. At the same time, the data is always securely saved in the redundant data centres. The employees of Clinipace AG can now gain access to their area with a card, batch or even mobile phone.

Neuroth has been actively promoting "better hearing, better living" as their message since 1907 throughout the world to boost its customers' quality of life. For the family–owned business, people and their hearing are at the core – just like innovation. For this reason, there was only one innovative access control solution for Neuroth Medical Division in 1050 Wien: AirKey by EVVA.

Better hearing for more than 105 years

Quality and service are an integral part of Neuroth's corporate philosophy. Each hearing aid and each earpiece is indivudally fitted and produced in a complex manufacturing process using modern 3D printing technology and manual finishing in our own technology and logistics centre in Styria. The reason? every ear is as unique as a fingerprint.

Neuroth Medical Division

For more than 60 years, Neuroth Medical Division has been working with ear, nose and throat specialists as well as audiological departments at teaching hospitals or regular hospitals, providing them with medical and audiological measuring and control devices as well as therapy and treatment units. In order to offer customers the option of trying out and comparing a diverse range of products, a new showroom was recently opened at the 1050 Vienna site. In addition to the basic equipment for an ENT specialist, the latest products are also regularly presented here and open house days with different topics and professional advice are organised.

Very clear locking system requirements

"We were seeking a locking system suitable to assign and log schedule-based as well as area-based access authorisations while maintaining the security levels and a good cost/benefit ratio", Albert Kesisyan, Certified Partner and KNOX customer advisor explains the requirements. The system must guarantee that certain authorised users or persons can exclusively gain access to important warehousing and office facilities at defined times. It is equally important that lost keys do not require costly cylinder replacements and subsequent assignments of new keys. "We opted against a new, mechanical master key system because we saw the signs of time", Kesisyan adds. Consequently, perfect requirements for EVVA's electronic access control system AirKey.

Customised access control system

Comprehensive support, as is customary at Neuroth, was also required from the installation company KNOX, which recommended AirKey and was thus able to obtain all system components from one manufacturer. AirKey cylinders and key tags with a chip were used to secure the external and internal doors. In regards to the different user groups for the company building, Neuroth Medical Group places great importance on flexible access configuration and the option to withdraw access quickly if keys are potentially lost. The simply designed online administration, which enables autonomous management, was also a decisive factor.

The customer is satisfied: "as a traditional, Austrian company, Neuroth has been familiar with EVVA for a long time and thus we quickly decided to opt for their services. KNOX experts explained the intended access control system in plenty of detail. The levels of advice were outstanding, honest and comprehensive. The access control system that was subsequently installed in our warehousing facilities operates smoothly and to our full satisfaction. The support from KNOX is also extraordinary – we have never regretted having opted for the EVVA AirKey system", med. Antonius C. Kierner explains as the managing director at Neuroth Medical Group.

Simple and secure – no need for additional infrastructure

Developed and manufactured in Austria, the electronic Airkey system offers a flexible access control solution. Thanks to AirKey the key is sent via Internet. All you need is a smartphone, Internet access and an AirKey cylinder, as they have here at Neuroth. The AirKey app and the unique EVVA KeyCredits turn this smart access control system into a user-friendly, complete solution.

There is no need for dedicated software thanks to the AirKey online administration. Simply drag and drop to grant access authorisations to smartphones or identification media. At the same time, access authorisations can be removed quickly and easily via the online administration. Access events, i.e. "who has been where?", are alsoavailable online at any time. Just as the battery status of the cylinders can be queried. The AirKey system is compatible with all conventional Internet browsers as well as operating systems and requires no dedicated software installation or special IT infrastructure.

A new type of living is developing in the heart of Milan, a lively city bustle that merges the underlying desire for tranquility. POMAseiuno offers a new concept of living, ranging from a personal concierge to communal areas, such as rooftop garden, gym, quiet areas and massage facilities as well as play area and baby club.

All residential properties are characterised by high-quality, elegant equipment. A high-tech facility management system also enables controlling lighting, energy consumption, external shading systems, intruder alarms and CCTV using a corresponding app.

POMAseiuno planners had intended a control system for the corresponding alarm system involving three underground garage doors that are linked to access doors featuring anti-panic locks. EVVA Partner KSE installed an integrated alarm system including AirKey control system that allows authorised users to switch off the alarm and access the facility. Thanks to the vast potential of AirKey systems, cloud-based database management solved a central issue that was of fundamental significance for planners: access control for lifts including direct access to residential units. The system allows simultaneous management of shared POMAseiuno access points and private residential units which can be accessed directly from the lifts. This solution is based on maintaining two completely separate databases. This guarantees excellent security levels!

In addition to controlling U.S. doors in underground areas and lifts, the AirKey access control system has also been installed in all of Pomaseiuno's communal areas, such as gym, conference facilities, bicycle storage, etc.

After having handed over residential units, owners also have the option of integrating armoured access doors into the system and, identically to the process for lifts, use their personal database and the POMAseiuno database simultaneously. It goes without saying that all this is carried out with a single key.

The project involved the installation of 55 AirKey wall readers managed by around 600 AirKey identification media.

Successful residential AirKey project in Beak Lane, Hong Kong

The Serviced apartments in Beak lane in Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong rely on AirKey since 2016. The 26 apartments are all equipped with AirKey cylinders and the users benefit from the flexibility of the system. If maintenance or cleaning of the room is scheduled, the staff can enter the room by being granted an access authorisation while every access can be monitored just-in-time by the owner of the apartment. Our Hong Kong based EVVA partner Tung Fat Ho did not only specify the project but also install and support the project from day one. Thanks to the combination of their service and the EVVA products, the users of Beak Lane Serviced Apartments are happy to use a flexible and modern access control system such as AirKey.

For the installation using AirKey was beneficial due to the modular design, which enables to adapt the length of the cylinders on site and therefore simplifies the planning. Furthermore the high quality design provides an eye-catcher for the users and their guests.

Airbnb landlord simplifies access to properties thanks to AirKey.

Airbnb is a story of success: since 2008 the platform has helped book more than ten million overnight stays. The concept is simple, but genius: Airbnb refers accommodation in over 190 countries and over 26,000 cities, including Mr Höfinger's property in Vienna.

Key handovers by smartphone

For Mr Höfinger key handovers were a tedious and time-consuming task. He was looking for an electronic locking system, discovered AirKey and was immediately impressed. Thanks to the installed AirKey cylinders he can now manage access online, i.e. also temporarily grant or deny access. The perfect addition for his Airbnb property.

AirKey saves time and money

"Customers can also do away with tedious processes within the context of key copies and lost keys. They can block access and create new access accounts at the push of a button", the customer advisor adds. All within a matter of seconds.

Cemeteries are places of culture and part of city history. Friedhöfe Wien GmbH manage more than 600,000 graves on 46 cemeteries in Vienna.

With a workforce of 400 Friedhöfe Wien look after 46 cemeteries and a total of 550,000 plots. The company also is also responsible for Vienna's Central Cemetery, Europe's second largest cemetery. Working with various sites is subject to dynamic properties. Systems must allow you to grant access authorisations to different persons at different times. This brings about enormous organisational challenges and requires an access system that offers flexibility and maintains maximum security.

Managing 46 sites

With sites spread around Vienna and partly differing opening hours as well as organisational demands, the requirements to a comprehensive locking system were vast. For this reason, operators opted for the combination of the AirKey electronic locking system and 3KSplus, the outstanding maximum security system, to maintain absolute access control in every case and simultaneously act flexibly and quickly.

Clear-cut requirements

Operators had clear specifications in terms of locking system solution security. They demanded a fast and uncomplicated locking system quickly and as part of a straight-forward process in addition to a mechanical 3KSplus locking system. On a whole, the locking system for 400 employees and different user groups as well as hierarchies must be easy to manage. 

AirKey installed successfully

EVVA Partner WERHAN TPS Sicherheitstechnik provided the perfect, additional solution which met all requirements as well as satisfied employees' and clients' security demands.

This object was realised with the locking system 3KSplus, which corresponds to today's 4KS locking system.

Social services are all about helping people help themselves. There are situations in life where we struggle with problems and crises caused by changes to our circumstances. And sometimes it can hit us out of the blue. "Sozialarbeit im Netz" supports and helps through tough times. Trained specialists in Mannheim provide support to persons with individual needs as mobile units and also in a day centre.

A total of 14 doors including the main entrance of the "Sozialarbeit im Netz" day centre and its accommodation facilities have been secured using AirKey. The EVVA Certified Partner "Haus für Sicherheit" took care of the installation. The partner presented AirKey in collaboration with the EVVA sales team and it immediately convinced client Joachim Schwarz. "In many cases, purely mechanical locking systems no longer meet the changed requirements in terms of facility usage. If keys are lost, it is very difficult to immediately secure the system and replace all keys as well as install new cylinders", Willi Ermentraut explains, EVVA sales team member, who was also responsible for this project. In this process, by selecting AirKey our customer opted for a modern, electronic locking system which can operate without additional identification media because NFC-compatible smartphones are used instead. "AirKey ideally matches our demands and was quickly installed to our satisfaction", Schwarz adds. The strictest requirements to a matching locking system for "Sozialarbeit im Netz" was creating the flexibility within locking hierarchies and access control for event logs. "It is also very handy that we can use our smartphones", Schwarz explains. Individual time profiles are also in use. If a smartphone or key tag is lost or stolen, both components must be electronically locked. "Our advantage is that we are using NFC with AirKey. AirKey quickly and easily adapts to organisational changes and subsequent changes to access authorisations", Kai-Uwe Plößer, EVVA Certified Partner and owner of the "Haus für Sicherheit" happily adds. There are plans to install AirKey in additional residential properties within Mannheim's city boundaries.

EVVA AirKey system in Singaporean St. Andrew's Secondary School - Electronic access control system with digital cylinders and digital padlocks

The client

St. Andrew’s Secondary School is an Anglican all-boys school run according to traditional British lines. The school itself belongs to the mega cluster of The Saints Family, of which all its schools – including the St. Andrew’s Junior School and St. Andrew’s Junior College - are located in the St. Andrew’s Village in Potong Pasir which is the central part of Singapore.

The challenge

The operations manager of St. Andrew’s Secondary School contacted ACOM Asian Resources Pte Ltd, a well-established EVVA AirKey certified partner, in hopes of finding a solution to minimize the cost and effort in managing the administration of physical, mechanical keys. Prior to contacting ACOM Asian Resources Pte Ltd, 2 students per class were assigned security in charge duties for classrooms, whereby they had to unlock and lock the classroom for their cohorts. The students had to draw out the physical keys from the general office before class and return them after class every day.

The solution

Mr. Jerrold Neo with Mr. Ong Hiap Leong of ACOM Asian Resources Pte Ltd proposed and presented the EVVA AirKey system to the school’s operation team. After presenting the AirKey system with Mr. Ryan Goh (EVVA’s Singapore Sales Manager) and by highlighting the use of smartphones to access any doors secured with AirKey component, the operations team of St. Andrew’s Secondary School were intrigued by the potential of AirKey in their daily operations. To enable the users at St. Andrew’s Secondary School to experience first-hand all the benefits of the powerful and simple AirKey system, ACOM offered a trial installation to the school, whereby users could test AirKey cylinders and AirKey padlocks. The response was ecstatic and the choice was an easy one to make for the school. Soon after the test installation, the school’s operation team decided to use 61 AirKey cylinders in over 40 classrooms, science rooms, IT rooms, design and technical rooms and 2 AirKey padlocks for their hall and canteen. Today, the school is considering expanding the use of the AirKey system to even more rooms within the St. Andrew’s Secondary School and potentially the entire St. Andrew’s Village.

If you, too, are looking for access control systems – both mechanical and electronic - where the manufacturer and local representative are willing to go the extra mile for you, please get in touch with the following persons:

Mr. Ryan Goh (Singapore): r.goh@evva.com | + 65 8366 4640
Mr. Raphael Rey Bacolod (Asia-Pacific): r.bacolod@evva.com | + 43 1 811 65-1414