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No. 36 Edition 2/2007
Raring to go in India
Swiss Post banks on Kaba
Sudoku master class
� | KABA | Security Update no.36—2/2007 Security Update no.36—2/2007 | KABA | �
Flashfrom page �0
Reportagefrom page 10
Jean-Luc Ferrazzini,Chief Communications Officer
EDITORIAL
Case Studiesfrom page 14
Trendsfrom page �4
Kaba is a leader in technology. In the space of just ten years,
the Group has successfully grown from being a regional
producer of mechanical locking systems to one of the world’s
leading providers of integrated security solutions. Over this
period, net sales have expanded from CHF 210 million to
CHF 1,248 million.
Our customers are beneficiaries of this growth. One example
is Swiss Post. Under WTO commissioning rules, it sought forward-look-
ing access control and time recording solutions — networked across
Switzerland and centrally managed — for its eleven new PostMail cen-
ters. Kaba won the contract. You may read about the solutions provid-
ed and about how the project managers at Swiss Post have found the
experience of working with Kaba on pages 10 to 13. Without giving too
much away: there are still success stories to be told. Kaba and Swiss
Post is one of them.
Customer needs are our top priority: our new products and technolo-
gies often directly reflect these needs. For instance, our customers
wanted access control which was as secure, as flexible and also as
financially efficient as possible. CardLink is our response to this. Find
out how this innovative solution works and how it has been received
on the market in the Trends report on pages 24 to 26. It is our partner-
ship with customers which makes us successful.
I wish you an enjoyable read.
Jean-Luc Ferrazzini
Forumfrom page 4
Solutionsfrom page �7
FORum
4 Rudolf Weber in conversation with Jakob Kellenberger, President of the ICRC
8 Raring to go in India
9 Kaba in the United Arab Emirates
REPORTAgE
10 Swiss Post banks on Kaba
CASE STuDIES
14 The golden terraces of Warsaw
15 Gateway to Down Under
16 Protection for the world’s largest chemical plant
17 Lakeside gem
18 Backing the right horse
19 Biometrics in cargo handling
�0 SOHO — live and work the modern way
�1 Green access control
�� Successful cooperation
�� Secure in extreme conditions
TRENDS
�4 CardLink: Online and stand-alone systems cleverly combined
SOLuTIONS
�7 Robust and multifunctional
�7 Controlled bicycle access
�8 Transparent, flexible — secure
�8 User-friendliness and versatility are key
�9 Permutation: Sudoku master class
FLASh
�0 Success at CeBIT
�0 Distinguished collaboration
�1 Major project in Paris
�1 Trade shows
Cover Photo: Warsaw’s golden terraces | After an enormous amount of work, the “Zlote Tarasy”, or golden terraces, were opened
in Warsaw in February 2007. This gigantic multifunction complex offers year-round entertainment, leisure and shopping facilities for
the inhabitants of Poland’s capital. Read more in our article on page 14.
Portada: Las terrazas doradas de Varsovia | En Febrero de 2007 se inauguró con una gran ceremonia el “Zlote Tarasy”, las terrazas
doradas de Varsovia. Este inmenso centro multifuncional presenta a los habitantes de la capital polaca una amplia oferta comercial y de
ocio durante todo el año. En la página 14 encontrará el artículo completo sobre este proyecto.
Success stories
historias con éxito | Kaba es una empresa
de tecnología punta. En solamente diez años
el consorcio ha pasado de suministrador
regional de sistemas mecánicos de cierre a
proveedor líder a nivel mundial de soluciones
para seguridad. En este tiempo, el volumen
de ventas ha crecido de 210 millones de CHF
a 1.248 millones de CHF.
Nuestros clientes se benefician de este desa
rrollo. Por ejemplo Correos de Suiza. En el
marco de una licitación pública internacional
de la WTO, esta empresa buscaba soluciones
de futuro para el control de acceso y horario
en once nuevos centros PostMail — integrados
en red en toda Suiza y con gestión centraliza
da. Kaba se llevó la adjudicación del proyecto.
En el reportaje de las páginas 10 a 13 encon
trará información sobre las soluciones integra
das y las opiniones de los responsables del
proyecto por parte de Correos sobre la co
operación con Kaba. Todavía existen las his
torias con éxito. Kaba y Correos de Suiza
es una de ellas.
Los requisitos del cliente tienen para noso
tros prioridad: esto se refleja de forma direc
ta en nuestros nuevos productos y tecnolo
gías. Por ejemplo, nuestros clientes pedían
un control de acceso que fuera a la vez segu
ro, flexible y económico. La respuesta es
CardLink. Si quiere saber cómo funciona esta
innovadora solución y cómo se está estable
ciendo en el mercado, lea el artículo en las
páginas 24 a 26. La cooperación con nuestros
clientes es lo que nos lleva a tener éxito.
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FORum FORum
Jakob Kellenberger (JK) The biggest
challenge for me is to reach people in war
zones in order to help and try to protect
them. This, of course, involves the issue
of security, as we are also responsible for
the safety of our staff. This responsibility
must be balanced in a sensible way against
our wish to reach people affected by war
all over the world.
Rudolf Weber (RW) The risks must often
be very difficult to weigh up ...
JK Indeed, they are. That is one of the
reasons why I travel to all areas where our
staff work and try to get a feel for
JK Yes, including in the field. The basic
principles are determined at headquar-
ters, but the specific security require-
ments are drawn up locally in the individ-
ual countries.
RW Kaba, too, has a decentralized man-
agement structure. We define the rele-
vant framework at Group headquarters
and set the strategy. Specific implemen-
tation is then adapted to local needs.
JK We are obviously different from Kaba
in terms of risk potential. We differ from
other institutions in that we accept no pro-
tection from the police or military forces,
so that our independence and neutrality
cannot be called into question. Our work
takes place on the basis that our pres-
ence and our activities are accepted by
all parties involved in the conflict. In
Darfur, for instance, this means that we
maintain a dialog with all parties — with
the government, the Arab militiamen and
all rebel groups, irrespective of whether
they have signed the peace agreement
or not. Because we are seen to be neutral
and independent, we generally enjoy a
high level of acceptance. But that doesn’t
protect us from criminal attacks.
RW Kaba can operate entirely indepen-
dently of political conflicts of interest.
As a provider of security solutions —
including for government institutions —,
absolute political neutrality is one of the
prerequisites for business success. And so
it shall remain in the future. — Something
else that interests me: the ICRC employs
around 12,000 people worldwide. What
basic values guide your leadership of the
organization?
JK Well, that is relatively straightforward
for an organization like the ICRC — and I
like it that way. Our aim is to work for life
and human dignity in the places where
these values are most endangered. This
work pays off. There are no motivation
problems. Obviously, we continually come
up against new suffering. But I am a per-
son who believes in action. I have a task
and I fulfill it as well as I can. What is most
important for me is what we can achieve
so that people’s lives are better. For exam-
ple, we can provide them with water, food
and medicines.
“There is nothing mysterious about aid organiza-tions.”
the situation on the ground. Many ICRC
staff work under precarious security cir-
cumstances. It is therefore important
to me to gain my own impression of these
circumstances.
RW In this respect, there are some paral-
lels with our business — even though the
security risks are obviously not the same.
If problems come up at a subsidiary, I also
like to go and get a first-hand impression
of the situation. I would never take an im-
portant decision as a pure desk exercise.
— Does the ICRC have special security
management?
“Negotiations can only be successful if there is also a possibility of failure” What is the significance of security in the context of an international aid organization? Rudolf Weber
meets Jakob Kellenberger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). They talk
about risk management, motivation and the question of what makes a good CEO.
“A CEO needs to have a very human touch.”
Rudolf Weber, CEO of the Kaba group, meets Jakob Kellenberger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
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“Kaba is seen as one of Switzer-land’s favorite employers.”
Dr. Jakob Kellenberger was born in 1944 in heiden, Switzerland. he joined Switzer-land’s diplomatic service in 1974 and held several posts within Europe. From 199� to 1999, he was permanent undersecretary for Foreign Affairs. As chief negotiator he led Switzerland’s negotiations with the European union for the Bilateral Agree-ments I. Since �000, he has been President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Jakob Kellenberger is married and has two daughters.
The International Committee of the Red Cross, founded in 186�, is the oldest interna-tionally active humanitarian organization. Its worldwide activities include mediating between warring parties, assisting victims of conflict and protecting the civilian pop-ulation. The Committee employs approxi-mately 1�,000 staff, of whom around 800 work at the geneva headquarters.
RW Kaba is seen as one of Switzerland’s
favorite employers, and we have very low
staff turnover. I firmly believe that if a
company treats its staff well they will stay.
We hardly have any large restructurings
or relocations, and our staff have interest-
ing jobs. Mechanical equipment, electron-
ics, software, these are all exciting areas
with tangible products. People enjoy
these things. Also, the Kaba Group is inde-
pendent. We find there is a great deal
of trust in the company and in the man-
agement which has kept the Group on a
successful and stable path for decades.
Staff are able to identify a lot with the
company. Even in a commercial operation,
emotional factors like these decide the
outcome at the end of the day. — The ICRC
was set up around 150 years ago at the
initiative of a Swiss citizen, Henry Dunant.
Do these Swiss roots still influence the
organization?
JK Well, tradition naturally has a certain
significance. The ICRC was founded in
Geneva and the headquarters are still
there. At the same time, the organization
has become very international since then.
More than half of about 1,500 staff who
work internationally are not Swiss. Fifteen
years ago it was different. However, the
organization is still governed exclusively
by Swiss citizens.
RW We used to have a clause in our
governance rules requiring that an over-
whelming majority of the Board of Direc-
tors had a Swiss passport; but this clause
was removed some years ago. We are by
now a globally active company, but, in my
opinion, Kaba is still very Swiss at its core.
Security and Switzerland go together very
well. Products developed by Swiss engi-
neers have an international reputation
for outstanding quality. — Another thing
I would like to talk about: before you were
elected President of the ICRC in 2000,
you worked in the diplomatic service
for over 25 years. What makes a good
diplomat?
JK A good diplomat is someone who is
able to consider the perspectives of others
and at the same time not to lose sight of
the interests he has to represent. Negotia-
tions can only be successful if there is
also a possibility of failure — this, in my
opinion, is another important principle. If
someone has too much of a need for har-
mony and is too much in love with one’s
own results and cannot countenance fail-
ure, then it won’t work. What makes a
good CEO?
RW A CEO is mainly judged on figures.
If the share price and the financial figures
are rising, then the shareholders are
happy and the CEO is praised, although
this is no guarantee that he is actually a
good CEO. Further, a CEO also needs to
be something of a diplomat. He needs
to have a very human touch and has to
take on board the suggestions coming
from around him, whether from staff or
customers, and to be able to evaluate this
input. I think, the exciting thing about
being a CEO is leading people and achiev-
ing something together, thereby pursuing
a vision, a shared goal. It would be true
to say that we have made some progress
in this way since I have been in charge.
RW A powerful motivation, including for
your staff, I imagine?
JK Yes, we don’t really have to do moti-
vation work — we get about 7,000 appli-
cations a year for around 250 vacancies,
which speaks for itself. The humanitarian
drive is obviously the main, but not the
only thing. There is nothing mysterious
about aid organizations. We have 230
representative offices in over 80 coun-
tries around the world, our logistics oper-
ation has over 3,000 vehicles — in many
respects we function in a similar way to a
company. The ICRC is also an attractive
employer and offers good salaries and
employment conditions. How does it work
at Kaba?
Las negociaciones sólo pueden tener éxito
cuando existe la posibilidad de que fracasen |
Rudolf Weber, CEO del Grupo Kaba, en diálo
go con el Dr. Jakob Kellenberger, Presidente
del Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja
(CICR). Kellenberger nació en 1944 en Heiden,
Suiza, y es Presidente del Comité desde el
año 2000. Fundada en 1863, el CICR es la aso
ciación de ayuda humanitaria internacional
más antigua del mundo. El coloquio se centra,
entre otras cuestiones, en el significado del
término seguridad en el ámbito de una organi
zación internacional de ayuda humanitaria y
en las cualidades que precisa un buen CEO.
Rudolf Weber indica: “Todo CEO debe ser en
cierta manera un diplomático. Precisa una
gran porción de humanidad. Tiene que ser ca
paz de recopilar y valorar las sugerencias de
su entorno, sean de empleados o de clientes.”
Lo más interesante en la función de un CEO es
llevar a la gente a conseguir algo conjunta
mente, a seguir un objetivo, una visión común.
“Se puede decir que, en este sentido, ya
hemos avanzado desde que yo dirijo esta em
presa,” afirma Weber.
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Having expanded in China in 2006,
Kaba will also have a stronger presence
in India, Asia’s second-biggest growth
market. In April 2007, it entered into a
joint venture agreement with Mars Indus-
tries.
Mars Industries Pvt. Ltd. is one of
the leading Indian manufacturers of me-
chanical security solutions for door
applications. As well as offering a com-
prehensive portfolio of locks and cylin-
ders, marketed under the well-estab-
lished Dorset brand, it also has a broad
distribution network of specialist part-
ners in India and the surrounding coun-
tries. Kaba brings sophisticated technolo-
gy, attractive products, process expertise
and its strong brand to the new partner-
ship. The new company is called Dorset
Kaba Security Systems Pvt. Ltd. “Our aim
Dorset Kaba, the key to the Indian growth market. Pictured: Rajesh Bansal, managing Director and joint venture partner, and ulrich Wydler and gerhard Wenger from Kaba.
is to establish Dorset Kaba as a leading
provider of mechanical and mechatronic
access systems in the mid- and top-range
market segments,” explains Gerhard
Wenger, Head of Competence Center
Mechanic + Mechatronic. Combining the
specialist skills of both partners opens
up very promising prospects.
The Dorset Kaba sales office is in
New Delhi, while the production site
is in Haridwar, located also in the north
of India. At the official opening of the
production facility at the end of April,
eleven trees were planted as part of a
traditional Hindu ceremony, symbolizing
the hope that the new site will grow
and flourish. The press conference on
26 April with more than 300 guests took
place at the Swiss embassy in New Delhi
in the presence of the ambassador
Dominique Dreyer and his wife.
Kaba aims at building a regional
market organization in Dubai, providing
first-class services and a product port-
folio centered on the Total Access strate-
gy. As in Europe, and in line with Kaba’s
“One face to the Customer” approach,
all services are offered from a single
source. The target markets are the Unit-
ed Arab Emirates and the surrounding
countries, known as the Gulf Cooperation
Council (GCC).
Nowhere else in the world have there
been so many sensational construction
projects as in Dubai in the last few years.
Luxurious hotel complexes, airports and
huge real estate developments have hit
the headlines worldwide. The emirate’s
boom is founded on rich oil reserves,
enabling massive investment despite low
taxes. Nonetheless, the oil reserves are
finite; it is estimated that they will be ex-
hausted between 2015 and 2030. There-
fore, Dubai is placing increased emphasis
on trade, finance and tourism. According
to estimates, around 30,000 new hotel
rooms will be built by 2010. In this rapidly
expanding market, the need for compre-
hensive security is growing constantly.
Lasting, high-quality solutions and ser-
vices from established providers are in-
creasingly sought after, and demand is al-
so growing in the upgrade business.
For many years, the Kaba Group
ser ved the Middle East from Europe. In
2004, however, with project inquiries
Security Update no.36—2/2007 | KABA | 9
Spectacular development: business and tourism are booming in Dubai, so Kaba is expanding its market operation.
from the Dubai region multiplying, and
in response to the difficulty of providing
professional advice and service from a
distance, Kaba opened its own representa-
tive office in Dubai Internet City. Serving
clients from a local base — around the
clock, 365 days a year — has borne fruit.
Initial project successes and a positive re-
ception on the market in general led to
the decision at the beginning of this year
to expand the Dubai operation. Manage-
ment of the distribution company will be
in the hands of Dr. Reinhard Schramm
and Patrik Eigenmann.
Raring to go in India In April 2007, Kaba signed a joint venture agreement with Mars Industries, a company associated
with the Indian Minda Group. Kaba will thereby enhance its presence in the fast-growing Indian market.
The new company is called Dorset Kaba Security Systems.
Vientos de cambio en la India | Kaba firmó
en Abril de 2007 un contrato de joint venture
con Mars Industries, empresa líder en el mer
cado indio para la fabricación de sistemas
mecánicos de seguridad. La nueva empresa,
que se presenta con el nombre de Dorset
Kaba Security Systems Pvt. Ltd., tiene su
centro de producción en Haridwar en el esta
do federal de Uttaranchal, mientras que la
oficina de ventas se encuentra en Nueva
Delhi. Con esta cooperación el Grupo Kaba
refuerza su presencia en este mercado en
rápida expansión.
Kaba in the United Arab EmiratesSweeping down an artificial ski slope in the morning, sunbathing on the beach in the afternoon — nothing is
impossible in Dubai. The region is booming and has seen extensive and spectacular construction work like
nowhere else in recent years. Kaba is turning its existing representative office into a regional marketing and
distribution company.
Kaba en los Emiratos Árabes unidos |
Kaba incrementa su presencia en Oriente
Medio, una región en plena expansión, con
la apertura de una empresa propia de distri
bución en Dubai en Julio de 2007. La idea
central es la creación de una organización
regional de mercado capaz de ofrecer exce
lentes servicios y una gama de productos
de la estrategia Total Access. Al igual que en
Europa, y siguiendo la idea de “One face to
the Customer”, todos los servicios ofrecidos
vienen de un solo proveedor.
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REPORTAgE
“When we meet up with specialists,
many are amazed at the innovative sys-
tems for access control and time record-
ing which we are setting up,” says Tobias
Jakob, Head of the Real Estate Commit-
tee at Swiss Post. After the new installa-
tions are fully implemented, Swiss Post
will have a central access and time re-
cording system more or less across the
board. Swiss Post and Kaba — a success
story.
15,000 Swiss Post staff already use the new Legic badge.
Post premises with CardLink components.
“We are looking ahead, thus our solutions
are to be state-of-the-art,” adds Tobias
Jakob.
guaranteed investment security
In projects of this size, protecting
your investment is of central importance.
From the start, it was clear to Swiss Post
that future systems would have to be in-
teroperable with the old ones. “If we fail
to keep in step with modern technology
and cannot continually develop and ex-
tend our systems, we will suddenly find
ourselves on the sidelines,” explains
Tobias Jakob. Kaba Group’s Total Access
philosophy ensures investment security
and interoperability.
Convenience is essential
It is clear from day-to-day working
experience that security installations need
to be easy to use, otherwise they will not
be used. “Our staff are required to work ef-
ficiently. So we cannot hamper them with
security hurdles,” says Philippe Sibold. Se-
curity rules stipulate, for example, that the
gates in the mail centers remain closed at
all times. In order to enable this, Kaba in-
tegrated a remote reading booster into the
Kaba exos 9300 system. This allows fork-
lift truck drivers to open the gates from a
distance of ten meters simply by using
their staff badge. After passing, they close
again automatically. “I am constantly
amazed at the responses which our re-
quirements produce,” says Philippe Sibold.
“That’s what I call taking customer needs
seriously.”
1 The Kaba exos 9�00 access control system enables simple and efficient issuing of visitor badges.
� In addition to mechanical, mechatronic and online locking systems, in future stand-alone components, such as the Kaba elolegic c-lever, will also be used.
� more than 500 readers are used to manage staff access to over 40 Swiss Post premises. Plans are in progress for further locations.
4 ��0 terminals record staff working hours using the system B-Comm ERP for mySAP ERP.5 Approximately �0,000 new post boxes are being equipped with Kaba locks.
REPORTAgE
A major collaborative project — called
REMA (Re-Engineering MAilprocessing) —
was initiated in 2005. Swiss Post sought
a provider, under WTO commissioning
rules, to supply access control and time
recording solutions for eleven new Post-
Mail centers because the existing tech-
nology was in need of replacement. Kaba
won the commission. Today, the central
medium is the new ID-Post staff badge
with integrated Legic chip: it is already
used by 15,000 out of a total of around
55,000 Swiss Post staff and partners.
The badge gives them access to buildings
and enables them to record their working
hours and to pay for food and drink in
the staff restaurant and at vending ma-
chines. “Staff soon notice how practical it
is to use just one medium for several dif-
ferent applications,” says Tobias Jakob.
“This appeals to more and more areas.”
An attractive set of solutions
There was a collaborative relation-
ship long before the REMA project: for
years, Swiss Post has had automatic and
security doors, safe locks and mechanical
access solutions provided by Kaba. REMA
has brought closer collaboration, extend-
ing to other areas. “Kaba offers an at-
tractive set of solutions based on Total
Access,” explains Philippe Sibold, Head
of Security Projects at Swiss Post. “We
have picked out quite a few. The multifunc-
tional staff badge was a central element
from the outset. We started two years ago
with access control and time recording,
then came biometrics and mechatronics,
and, finally, in a pilot project at PostLogis-
tics, CardLink — a brilliant complement
to the online system.” Plans are already in
the pipeline to equip a number of Swiss
Swiss Post banks on KabaSwiss Post has its sights set forward. And not only when it comes to delivering about 15 million letters
a day to Swiss households and companies. In its security solutions, too, it is setting standards.
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TJ For us, at moments like that, it was
solutions we wanted, not just some sort
of compromise. A sticking plaster ap-
proach is of no use to us. This is one of
Kaba’s strengths: we benefit from the
interaction between the different areas
of business involved in the Total Access
approach and from the strong develop-
ment teams on which they depend.
What do the new solutions offer?
TJ For one thing, we have brought
movement to the market, as we looked
into various offers. And we now have
modern, efficient solutions for access
control and time management.
PS In my opinion, the approach which
Kaba takes with Total Access is the right
way to do things. Only an overall system
which manages master data centrally
and covers all the various needs will do.
This gives us a maximum level of security
and user-friendliness. With centralized
master data management, you are able
to optimize processes and save costs.
1 Controlled access: around 500 entrances — including sliding and automatic doors, barriers and gates for individual entry — are made secure with integrated Kaba products. They are managed using the Kaba exos 9�00 access control system.
� Remote-controlled security: Kaba inte- grated a special solution for the forklift trucks in the new mail centers. The re-mote reading booster enables the gates to be opened from a distance of ten meters while driving.
calling for modernization of the systems.
That is what Kaba offered us.
What were your expectations exactly?
TJ Our aim was a well-adapted system,
sound quality and technology to meet
today’s requirements.
have your expectations been met?
TJ Well, in some cases they have even
been exceeded. We very much like the
Total Access approach. We knew very
quickly that everyone was pulling in the
same direction. Obviously, that makes
working together a whole lot easier.
Especially in terms of special require-
ments Kaba has always found solutions
tailored to our needs.
PS When new needs arising from our
operations are brought to us, we contact
our Key Account Manager, Marcel Schär,
who then helps us in finding a solution.
Philippe Sibold, head of Security Projects, and Tobias Jakob, head of the Real Estate Committee at Swiss Post, in conversation with marcel Schär, Key Account manager Kaba.
“Kaba has exceeded our expectations” 2005 saw the start of close collaboration between Kaba and Swiss Post as part of a major project called
REMA (Re-Engineering MAilprocessing). What has been the experience of Swiss Post in working with
Kaba on the individual projects? Have its expectations been fulfilled? A conversation with Philippe Sibold
and Tobias Jakob, REMA project managers at Swiss Post.
REPORTAgE REPORTAgE
We experience Kaba as a very innovative
and flexible partner who is always able to
supply a solution.
how are the individual projects going?
TJ We are making some big demands
on Kaba, that is certain. Here and there
some sleep has been lost. Indeed, we
started with a complex application. The
process of modernizing the systems has
gone smoothly and the challenges in-
volved have been tackled constructively.
PS Kaba has also kept in step with the
rapid pace we sometimes set, and has
delivered even special solutions on
schedule.
have problems arisen?
PS Hardly at all. And if they have, Kaba
has always responded with energy and
expertise. We feel we are in good hands.
What requirements do you place on
your partners?
Philippe Sibold (PS) For us, quality,
service and reliability are central. And the
feeling that you’re taken seriously as a
customer. Since the REMA project began,
we have been working very closely with
Kaba — I am happy to say that we are very
satisfied.
What factors were important in your
decision to entrust this major project
to Kaba?
Tobias Jakob (TJ) The best offer won
the day! Kaba fulfilled the WTO commis-
sioning rules and came with a solid track
record. The collaboration has gone very
well, not just in terms of REMA, but also
in extending the PostFinance systems.
PS We had satisfactory applications be-
fore. But, as the Swiss Post business
has developed, new needs have arisen,
Correos de Suiza confía en Kaba | La Compa
ñía de Correos de Suiza es pionera en cuanto
a soluciones en materia de seguridad. En el
marco del macroproyecto REMA (ReEngi
neering MAilprocessing) Kaba fue elegida
como empresa cooperadora para el área de
seguridad: en la fase final Correos dispondrá
de un sistema centralizado de control de
acceso y horario en casi todas sus sucursa
les. El proyecto comenzó hace dos años con
el control de acceso y horario, después se
amplió con biometría y mecatrónica y final
mente, en un proyecto piloto de PostLogis
tics, con CardLink. Unos 15.000 empleados,
de los aproximadamente 55.000 que tiene
Correos, utilizan hoy ya la tarjeta de personal
IDPost con chip Legic, mientras que unos
500 lectores gestionan el acceso y 230 ter
minales registran el horario de presencia de
los empleados. Correos de Suiza y Kaba —
una historia con éxito.
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Well prepared for the experience: eleven carousel doors of varying dimensions pro-vided by Kaba will regulate the expected rush of twelve million visitors a year.
The “Zlote Tarasy”, the golden ter-
races in the heart of Warsaw, leave no wish
unfulfilled: the city’s new landmark build-
ing, extending over around 225,000 m2,
combines offices, retail space and restau-
rants as well as Poland’s first Hard Rock
Cafe, a range of leisure facilities, a hotel,
twelve cinemas and a four-story under-
ground car park. Twelve million visitors
are anticipated in the opening year, and
the golden terraces are expected to bring
a boost and further development to the
city center, which suffered major destruc-
tion in World War II.
The multifunctional development is
based on the notion of creating spaces
which go beyond traditional structures,
spaces which people can spend time in
and which provide an experience. The
golden terraces complex was a joint proj-
ect between the city of Warsaw and the
operator ING Real Estate. It was designed
by the architect David Rogers. He de-
scribes the complex as an “architectonic
park”, because the spectacular wave-
shaped glass roof over the atrium —
covering a hectare of space, designed
for concerts and other major events —
is reminiscent of tree tops in a park.
Eleven Talos carousel doors of vary-
ing diameter and height control visitor
flows and provide convenient access to
the building. With their use of glass, the
doors fit harmoniously into the huge com-
plex, which has already won awards and
in 2006 was judged to be the best project
in the “Retail and Leisure” category at
the MIPIM Architectural Review Future
Project Awards.
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additional monitoring functions such
as time and audit controls.
Because all Kaba products are
interoperable — this is a basic pillar of
the Total Access strategy — the new
installations are integrated very easily
into the existing master key system
and will ensure the very best in security
where it is most required.
Secure hub: Sydney Airport is upgrading — Kaba system solutions ensure the very latest security standards in South Pacific air travel.
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Sydney Airport is Australia’s pre-
mier international gateway and one of
the country’s most important transport
facilities. It notched up record passenger
numbers of 28.3 million last year and
over 286,000 aircraft movements. No
wonder that the airport management is
currently developing new plans for
upgrading the international and domes-
tic terminals. The objective is to make
Sydney one of the best airports in the
world — and not just with regard to effi-
ciency and customer service, but also
in terms of security.
When a new terminal extension was
built in 1992, Sydney Airport decided
to install the newest master key system:
Kaba quattro convinced with nearly un-
limited expansion potential. Ten years
later, Sydney Airport Corporation ac-
quired the second terminal. When the
terminal was integrated into the hub,
more than 7,000 doors were equipped
with the Kaba experT system.
Now, another five years on, security
requirements at airports have tightened
further as a result of global politics.
Sydney Airport is currently introducing
the Kaba c-lever electronic door fitting
reader solution at entrances to partic-
ularly sensitive areas which require
The golden terraces of WarsawIn February 2007, the “Zlote Tarasy”, or golden terraces, were opened in Warsaw with much ado:
a huge multifunctional complex, one of the biggest in Europe. The new center will provide the
inhabitants of Poland’s capital with year-round shopping and entertainment facilities.
Las terrazas doradas de Varsovia |
Varsovia tiene un nuevo símbolo: “Zlote
Tarasy”, las terrazas doradas, coronadas por
una espectacular cubierta ondulada de cris
tal inspirada en las copas de los árboles en
un parque. Este enorme centro multifuncio
nal ofrece a los dos millones de habitantes
de Varsovia establecimientos de compras,
ocio y recreo para todos los gustos. En el
año de inauguración se calcula que visitarán
el centro unos doce millones de personas,
que utilizarán para entrar una de las once
puertas giratorias Talos, todas ellas diferen
tes en dimensiones y diseño.
Gateway to Down UnderSecurity has always been an important concern in aviation. Sydney Airport, named “Best Airport
2004 Australia/Pacific”, has relied on Kaba solutions for years now.
La entrada a las antípodas | El aeropuerto de
Sydney confía desde hace años en soluciones
de seguridad Kaba. La instalación de un siste
ma de cierre Kaba quattro en 1992 sentó la
base para la cooperación posterior. En 2002
se equiparon más de 7.000 puertas con el sis
tema Kaba experT. Hoy en día se precisa una
mayor protección de las entradas a zonas es
pecialmente sensibles del edificio, por lo que
se han instalado lectores Kaba clever. Al
igual que todos los productos Kaba, son com
patibles con el sistema Masterkey existente.
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There are some hotels which, during
the course of your stay, you come to
appreciate for their professionalism and
consistent quality. Yet, some hotels en-
chant you by their atmosphere and feel
the minute you walk through their door. It
is to this latter category that Le Vieux
Manoir au Lac in Murten, Switzerland, be-
longs: its aura captivates the guests im-
mediately. Situated in extensive parkland
with splendid trees and a lakeside view,
things do not get more dreamy.
This half-timbered country house
with Norman elements was built as a
summer residence for a French general at
the beginning of the last century. And it
still exudes a sense of coziness and well-
being. But even the general would hardly
have dreamt of the luxury of automatic
doors — either the folding wing door at
the main entrance, leading into the impos-
ing entrance hall, or the specially con-
structed door to the terrace, where the
general would have liked to stand and
gaze out over Lake Murten. Such conve-
nience would doubtless have been appre-
ciated then just as much as it is now by
guests. For the catering staff, it is the un-
hindered access in and out of the kitchen
that is most important.
A romantic little harbor and a private
beach are an irresistible invitation to
guests to while away their time by the
lake. Back at the hotel, they enjoy an ex-
clusive interior designed with flair and
great attention to detail and the view
from their designer room or their suite
out over the vineyards of Mount Vully ...
Access to idyllic vacations made easy: a French general’s old summer residence on Lake murten offers very special charm.
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Security plays an essential role for
BASF. Around 50,000 people stream
daily onto the Ludwigshafen production
site. Thus, it is imperative to ensure that
only authorized persons gain access.
“We have systematically secured our site
boundaries,” says Klaus Altmeyer, Head
of Security Technology and Information
Protection at BASF.
At all entrances, including the main
entrance for visitors, both staff and visi-
tors pass through controlled single-file
access. Those arriving by train at the
three internal stations have to be identi-
fied at tripod barriers before they gain
entrance to the site. A total of over a
hundred Kaba Kerberos tripod barriers
and eight Kentaur turnstiles are installed.
And because thousands of staff arrive
by bicycle, there are also tripod barriers
with integrated bicycle interlocks at the
larger entrances.
Systematic security: over 100 tripod barriers and eight turnstiles handle access for 50,000 people a day coming onto the BASF site in Ludwigshafen.
“Within the site we have areas re-
quiring differing levels of protection,”
explains Klaus Altmeyer. “Our security
measures are tailored specifically to
these needs.” Whilst some buildings only
need access readers, barriers are used
for particularly sensitive areas. All the
security technology is controlled from a
central office, which is staffed round the
clock. “We have been a Kaba customer
for a long time now and are very satisfied
with the installations overall,” reflects
Klaus Altmeyer. “Down the years, we have
had very little trouble with the technol-
ogy and no accidents. Reliable operation,
professional service and well-developed
technology were particularly important
factors in our decision-making. Kaba has
never disappointed us in this respect and
has always provided us with good advice
and customer service in our many system
extensions.”
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Protection for the world’s largest chemical plant With 95,000 staff on five continents, BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. The main production
site is located on the Rhine in Ludwigshafen (Germany): about 2,000 buildings extend over an area of more
than 10 km2, comprising the world’s largest chemical plant.
Protección para el recinto más grande
del mundo de una empresa química | Con
95.000 empleados repartidos en cinco conti
nentes, BASF es la empresa química líder a
nivel mundial. El principal centro de produc
ción es la fábrica de Ludwigshafen, situada
junto al río Rin: en una superficie de más de
10 km� están repartidos unos 2.000 edificios.
Desde una central de control se gestiona el
acceso de unas 50.000 personas al día, que
pasan a través de torniquetes, molinetes y
esclusas unipersonales de Kaba.
Lakeside gem An idyllic location on the shores of Lake Murten and a cozy and welcoming atmosphere lend a very
special charm to the hotel Le Vieux Manoir au Lac. Guests at this venerable old country house enjoy
utmost comfort and convenience.
una joya a orillas del lago | La ubicación en
un paraje romántico, en un parque a orillas
del lago Murten, confiere al hotel Le Vieux
Manoir un encanto especial. Hoy, como anta
ño, la antigua residencia de verano de un ge
neral francés destila un ambiente de lujo y
confort. Pero en aquella época nadie contaba
con la comodidad que hoy proporcionan las
puertas automáticas, instaladas en la entrada
del hotel y en la magnífica terraza panorámi
ca, a la que se accede por una puerta de ho
jas plegables.
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Up to 15 million tonnes of bulk
cargo are handled by Hansaport GmbH
every year, most of which is stored at
the Hamburg port on a site measuring
over 350,000 m2. In 2004, in order to ful-
fill the security requirements stipulated
by the International Ship and Port Facility
Security Code (ISPS), a new access con-
trol system was commissioned. Hansaport
wanted a system which would function us-
ing only biometric identification without
any additional media. The order went to
Kaba with its fingerprint system.
Today, the Hansaport site has
Bedanet 92 20 access management com-
bined with 91 20 Fingerprint terminals as
well as an enrolment station where em-
ployees input their fingerprint data for
the first time. These data are read in cen-
trally and distributed to the various ter-
minals for the purpose of identification.
The whole system is connected up to the
access software supplied by the Kaba
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Top security: the huge hansaport gmbh site can be accessed only by those who have verified their identity using fingerprint tech- nology. The integrated solution for access con-trol was installed by Kaba and its partners.
Royal Ascot, the most famous horse
racing event in the world, still takes place
under royal patronage to this day. Since
the summer of 2006, the racecourse has
shone with new splendor: after a redevel-
opment lasting around two years, Ascot
Racecourse now boasts a new enclosure
and new top-class hospitality and cater-
ing facilities. The new grandstand, while
providing excellent viewing of the specta-
cle, is also a place to see and be seen.
The dress code is morning suits for the
gentlemen, while the millinery creations
which adorn the heads of the ladies at
Royal Ascot are legendary.
At events like Royal Ascot, which is
not just a sporting occasion but also an
important date in the social calendar,
security plays a key role. A superior secu-
rity solution with master suite functional-
ity is essential today. The racecourse
New splendor for the legendary Ascot Racecourse: after a two-year redevelop-ment, 1,�00 high-security cylinders by Kaba help keep the well-dressed guests safe and secure.
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management also required easy upgrad-
ing of the system when necessary.
Kaba was commissioned for the
security project, and, working in partner-
ship with Stellar, installed a total of 1,200
Gege lock cylinders on the premises.
This is a patented high-security cylinder
which was developed specially for sites
with very high security needs. It meets
the requirements of the European Com-
mittee for Standardization standard EN
1303 (lock security grade 6) and all insur-
ance requirements. The cylinders come
with steel anti-drill inserts and rotatable
hardened steel pins within the cylinder
barrel, as well as specially shaped anti-
pick mushroom housing pins. In addition,
all keys include a registration functionality
and thus ensure maximum protection.
partner PlanZeit, which provides the spe-
cial ISPS functions required.
As well as staff, other people also
come to the port of course: the security
system controls truck traffic by generat-
ing temporary authorization with a PIN
code for every truck, which drivers have to
enter at the gates to the terminal. Once
the code has served its purpose it expires
automatically — used PINs are blocked.
Providing security advice for the ISPS
requirements as well as delivery and in-
stallation of the whole system were the
responsibility of long-standing Kaba
partner Friedrich Marx GmbH & Co. KG
in Hamburg; they now also look after
maintenance of the system. “From the
very outset, the system worked to
the complete satisfaction of our client
Hansaport,” says Dirk Kommatowski,
Head of Sales at Marx.
Backing the right horseAscot Racecourse, south of Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, is a place steeped in history and
tradition: it was here, about 300 years ago, on 11 August 1711, that the first horse race took place, at the
initiative of Queen Anne. In 2004, the starting gun went for a major redevelopment of the racecourse.
A superior security solution was also required.
Apuesta por el caballo ganador | La Royal
Ascot es sin duda la carrera de caballos con
más fama y tradición a nivel mundial. Hoy
en día sigue siendo patrocinada por la Casa
Real inglesa. En 2004 se inició un amplio pro
yecto de reformas del hipódromo. Una parte
de éste es el nuevo sistema de cierre del re
cinto, que satisface los más exigentes requisi
tos de seguridad. En cooperación con Stellar,
Kaba instaló 1.200 cilindros Gege, un tipo de
cierre patentado y creado específicamente
para edificios con los más altos requisitos de
seguridad.
Biometrics in cargo handling At Germany’s largest seaport terminal for coal and ores in Hamburg, Hansaport GmbH transships
millions of tonnes of bulk cargo every year. A biometric access control system provides security
for the huge site.
Sistema biométrico para el transbordo de
mercancías | En Hamburgo la empresa
Hansaport GmbH dirige las operaciones del
mayor puerto marítimo de Alemania para
el transbordo de carbón y minerales, con un
movimiento de hasta 15 millones de tonela
das de material al año. Para asegurar la
entrada al enorme recinto del puerto se ha
instalado un sistema de control de acceso
Kaba que cumple los estrictos requisitos
de ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility
Security). El sistema permite el control de
personal mediante la huella dactilar, mientras
que los conductores de camiones se identifi
can en las puertas de entrada y salida me
diante un código PIN que se borra automáti
camente una vez usado.
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Central in Singapore reflects the
spirit of our age. The mixed development
includes one 25 story office tower as well
as two towers of 227 SOHO units. These
“Small Office Home Office” units flexibly
serve the dual function of office and resi-
dential living; moreover, they may also be
used exclusively for either purpose with-
out the need for additional approval from
the authorities. The SOHO concept is
thus perfectly attuned to modern needs.
Beneath the three office towers, Central
boasts around 20,000 m2 of retail and
dining space, framed by recreational facil-
ities and a sky garden — all within easy
reach via the integrated commuter hub.
Singapore’s largest private property
developer, Far East Organization, is re-
sponsible for the development. The na-
ture of the building meant that access
Secure lifestyle: at Central, a badge provides access to the modern way of living and working as well as entertain-ment and shopping.
The Orchard Garden Hotel in
San Francisco combines environmental
thinking and sustainability with first-
class convenience and security. It was
designed to the green building stan-
dards developed by the U.S. Green
Building Council and, in January 2007,
became the first hotel in California
to receive “Leadership in Energy & Envi-
ronmental Design (LEED)” certification.
The fact that the furniture is made
of wood from sustainably managed for-
ests, that the bathrooms use less water
and that energy-saving light bulbs are
used throughout the hotel is not some-
thing you would immediately notice. The
differences between this hotel and a
more conventional one do not therefore
strike you at first sight — but they mean
that energy consumption is reduced by
about a quarter.
When looking into security systems,
Kaba was chosen as provider because
of its commitment to sustainability in
the development of new products. The
Solitaire 710-II electronic door locks of-
fer state-of-the art security and are also
compliant with RoHS — the Restriction
of Hazardous Substances guidelines for
the manufacture of electrical and elec-
tronic equipment. The Solitaire locking
system also helps to save energy: the
lights and air conditioning are not acti-
vated until the guests enter their rooms
Sustainable development: the Orchard garden hotel in San Francisco is commit-ted to protecting the environment — door locks from Kaba play their part.
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control was a particular challenge. Kaba
Com-ID (Common Identification) was
the ideal solution: a single medium — a
badge — provides different users with
controlled access to the various zones of
the complex and guarantees security.
A Kaba exos 9300 system controls
access to the public areas. It provides
centralized management of 14 elevators,
230 access points, 2,500 access media,
all emergency exits as well as visitor
access. The office space and SOHO units
are equipped with Kaba elolegic digital
cylinders: their sophisticated time pro-
gramming capability enables manage-
ment of the spaces based on the time of
day. This ensures, for instance, that after
office hours the SOHO units may be ac-
cessed only by those who live there.
and use their entry badges to activate
them. When the guests leave the rooms,
the lights and air conditioning are auto-
matically switched off again by means
of a sensor.
The front desk unit allows the door
locks to be programmed from the recep-
tion desk; it is compatible with most
property management systems and is
also RoHS-compliant.
SOHO – live and work the modern waySituated along the Singapore River in the center of the city is a highly impressive new building complex:
Central. An extremely popular destination, it is the first development in Singapore to combine living,
working, lifestyle and easy transport connections in a seamless fashion. Kaba is responsible for designing
and implementing the access control system within Central.
Vivir y trabajar acorde con los tiempos |
Junto al Singapore River, en pleno centro de
la ciudad, hay un conjunto de edificios muy
característico: el Central es el primer edificio
de Singapur que combina perfectamente
zonas de vivienda, de trabajo, de ocio y trans
porte público, por lo que está teniendo un
gran éxito. Kaba ComID (Common Identifi
cation) en combinación con un sistema de
control de acceso Kaba exos 9300 y con
cilindros digitales Kaba elolegic supuso la so
lución ideal: un sólo medio permite a los
diferentes grupos de usuarios un acceso con
trolado a las diferentes zonas del conjunto,
garantizando así seguridad.
Green access controlOur climate is changing, experts and laity by now agree on that. With this, there is an ever more pressing
call to do something to counter the warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. The Orchard Garden Hotel in
San Francisco is showing the way: it is committed to environmental protection and sustainability — including
in its choice of access control system.
Control de acceso ecológico | El Orchard
Garden de San Francisco recibió en enero de
2007 el certificado “Leadership in Energy &
Environmental Design (LEED)”. En cuanto al
sistema de acceso, Kaba fue el proveedor
elegido, ya que su declaración a favor del de
sarrollo sostenible a la hora de crear nuevos
productos convenció a los responsables.
Las cerraduras electrónicas Solitaire 710II
ofrecen no solamente el más avanzado nivel
de seguridad, sino que además son confor
mes con RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous
Substances).
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a testament to its durability and reliabili-
ty, even in extreme climatic conditions.
Offering the best in magnetic strip
stand-alone lock technology, it provides
an integrated audit trial, tracking up to
200 transactions. In the event of an
emergency, such as a power failure, the
locks offer override options via mechani-
cal keys.
All 1,660 of the Shell dormitory
locks will be managed centrally using
MS Windows-based ATLAS (Advanced
Technology Lodging Access System).
Thus, this system integrates easily
into an existing IT infrastructure and
provides compatibility with other Web-
based systems.
All-round security: so that Shell’s staff at Fort mcmurray feel secure, the accommodation units from ATCO Structures are equipped with electronic Kaba locks.
“We have had only positive feedback,
whether in regard to our services or the
solutions from Kaba,” says Christophe
Blomme, Project Manager at Auchan.
Central factors in the success of the proj-
ect were a shared vision and a good work-
ing relationship, as well as the high level
of technical expertise and know-how pro-
vided by Kaba. “With the new solution,
we have been able to halve our mainte-
nance costs and to significantly improve
the service quality,” Christophe Blomme
continues. “Calls to the support team
have fallen about 90 % since the new
system came into operation!”
Auchan France and Kaba have been
working together for a long time now:
22 years, in fact, in the area of security
systems. In 2004, the management decid-
ed to upgrade its hardware and to reorga-
nize access control and time management
of the individual retail sites — both had
previously been a local responsibility. It
was a three-year job to install more than
1,000 terminals across France, in combi-
nation with around 50,000 badges. Today,
Auchan boasts a system which handles
access control and time management
across all sites centrally.
In 1961, Gérard Mulliez opened a
small grocery store in Roubaix, next to the
Belgian border in France’s Nord depart-
ment. He could hardly have imagined that
one day it would become a retail empire;
or, indeed, that all retail sites in France
would be equipped with such a sophisti-
cated access control and time manage-
ment system ...
A considerable operation: 1,000 terminals and 50,000 badges in use. Auchan France has a central system to manage its access control and time management.
Fort McMurray in north-east Alberta
is one of Canada’s central oil-producing
regions. The city has seen a huge boom
in recent years, driven by oil sand exploi-
tation. In spring 2007, the oil group Shell
commissioned ATCO Structures to build
new dormitory rooms for its workers
at its Fort McMurray site. Kaba Lodging
Systems is ATCO’s partner on the secu-
rity side.
A total of 1,660 rooms will be pro-
duced in Calgary from pre-manufactured
modular units and then be transported
by road 800 km north to Fort McMurray.
In this last phase of Shell’s project, Kaba
will equip these dormitory rooms with
electronic locks. The decision to install
the Generation E-760 electronic lock is
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Successful cooperationWith 400 hypermarkets and 700 supermarkets, Auchan Group is the world’s twelfth largest retail distribu-
tion group, serving the needs of around 1.3 billion customers every year in 12 countries. Recently, all retail
sites in France have been equipped with a centralized solution for access control and time management.
Cooperación con resultados | Auchan France,
uno de los mayores grupos de distribución
del mundo, cuenta hoy en día con 400 hiper
mercados y 700 supermercados distribuidos
en doce países. La empresa decidió en 2004
centralizar la organización del control de
acceso y control horario de todos los estable
cimientos, que hasta entonces se administra
ba a nivel local. El proceso de reforma duró
tres años. Hoy en día hay más de 1.000 termi
nales instaladas en toda Francia y unas
50.000 tarjetas de personal en circulación.
Secure in extreme conditionsATCO Structures, a world leader in pre-manufactured modular building systems, will be counting on
Kaba Lodging Systems to provide locks for its new worker dormitory rooms for the Shell Oil Company
in northern Canada. Phase Two of this project started in spring 2007.
Seguridad en condiciones extremas | La
empresa ATCO Structures, líder mundial en
sistemas modulares prefabricados de cons
trucción, confía en Kaba Lodging Systems
a la hora de equipar con cerraduras los nue
vos alojamientos de un campamento de la
Shell Oil Company en el norte de Canadá. El
hecho de haber elegido el modelo E760 de
la serie Generation es una muestra de su fia
bilidad y resistencia, incluso en condiciones
climáticas extremas. Las 2.800 cerraduras
del campamento se administrarán mediante
un sistema centralizado ATLAS (Advanced
Technology Lodging Access System).
In the business world, online access
systems have become standard by now.
But some companies do not want the
expense of across-the-board installation.
This is where CardLink comes in: it inte-
grates the various electronically secured
doors into a central authorization man-
agement system — irrespective of wheth-
er they are wired (online) or not (stand-
alone). For internal door locks, with
CardLink individual authorization is
stored on a badge and is read and veri-
fied at the access point.
As much security as required
Online systems are still the measure of
all things when it comes to heavily used
entrances and external security in 24-
hour operations. For areas which require
detailed monitoring and analysis at all
times — for example, the main entrance
and doors to elevators and different
floors — an online system offers top-level
convenience and security. But if the main
requirement is flexibility and selective
authorization for internal access, then
digital stand-alone components repre-
sent an ideal solution. CardLink combines
the advantages of both solutions.
CardLink means efficiency and security for the company — convenience, flexibility and ease of use for the staff.
TRENDS TRENDS
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Integrated authorization management: CardLink combines stand-alone and online access con-trol. Irrespective of whether the doors in a building are online (green = wired) or stand-alone (orange = not wired), they can all be opened using a single badge and may be managed centrally.
Online and stand-alone systems cleverly combinedModern access systems not only provide top security but also regulate the flow of people at a company.
CardLink represents a new chapter in the history of access control, opening up undreamed-of possibilities.
This innovative concept combines electronic stand-alone locks with online systems — without the need
for wiring.
Combinación inteligente de los sistemas
online y stand-alone | Los sistemas moder
nos de acceso no sólo ofrecen el más alto
nivel de seguridad, sino que además regulan
el flujo de personas en la empresa. Con
CardLink empieza un nuevo capítulo en la
historia del control de acceso. CardLink
combina los entornos online y standalone
del control de acceso: no importa si las
puertas del edificio se encuentran online
(verde = conectadas por cables) o standalone
(naranja = no conectadas por cables),
CardLink integra a través del badge todos
los componentes en un sistema central
de gestión de autorizaciones. El resultado es
mayor economía y seguridad para la empresa,
y a la vez confort y facilidad de uso para los
empleados.
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With the new B-Net 95 60 terminal, Kaba completes its family
of data collection products, which ranges from small, simple
devices to PC-based high-end terminals for multifunctional use.
The new terminal is used to record enterprise data and to
monitor overall processes. In addition, it also allows for reliable
recording and monitoring of machine setup periods, the presence
and deployment of staff as well as complex order processes. In
particular, the B-Net 95 60 also enables machine data to be re-
corded.
This inexpensive and robust terminal is equipped with twenty
function keys and six soft keys for special functions. It thereby
covers the most varied of client requirements and can also be op-
erated easily even with gloves on.
Solutions
Allowing staff to bring bicycles onto company grounds with
high security requirements poses particular challenges in terms
of access control. With its Kentaur bicycle interlock, Kaba has de-
veloped a solution which makes life convenient and straightfor-
ward for staff who cycle to work.
The installation consists of an interlock chamber with two
motorized swing gates which operate consecutively. Induction
loops on either side of the interlock are used to detect the pres-
ence of a bicycle and thus allow the gates to open and close. The
centerpiece of the installation is a weighing system: this monitors
the chamber and only allows bicycles to pass which match a pro-
grammed standard weight. The Kentaur bicycle interlock may
easily be combined with any Kaba turnstile.
Controlled bicycle access
TRENDS
Convenient and efficient
Kaba elolegic digital cylinders and
c-lever door fittings, both CardLink com-
ponents, are compatible with the usual
range of mechanical locks and may be in-
stalled easily by internal technical staff
or a suitable contractor. For clients who
want to convert from mechanical access
systems to electronic ones, this solution
offers a particularly inexpensive and effi-
cient way of doing so. Even if the site
comprises several buildings, it is no lon-
ger necessary to wire them all up for in-
tegration into the electronic system. The
information as to whether someone has
access to a particular room is stored on
their badge — in contrast to an online
solution, in which authorization is pro-
grammed into the system.
Cleverly combined
With CardLink, online and stand-
alone components can be combined into
an overall access system and managed
using the same Kaba exos user interface.
The personal data only need to be en-
tered once on the central system. Irre-
spective of the type of access, adjust-
ments such as staff joining and leaving
or changes to access authorization can
be carried out efficiently by the system
administrator.
And how is a badge invalidated?
The system is as simple as can be: autho-
rization is stored on the staff badge with
a time limit and expires automatically
if it is not regularly renewed. For example,
the badge might be validated in the morn-
ing when the member of staff enters
the building, with authorization expiring
again automatically in the evening.
1 Efficient management: access autho-rization can be issued and managed cen-trally. The system administrator has a complete overview at all times.
� Low costs, high operational security:doors with a mechanical lock can be equipped with a digital cylinder or fitting quickly and at low cost by the company’s own technical staff.
� Simple staff access: personal data are entered once; with CardLink, all rooms can be accessed immediately without local reprogramming or the issue of an additional access medium.
1
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mike Segmüller*, why did Kaba invest in the
development of CardLink?
Our customers asked for access control
which is as flexible as possible. Thus, the main
priorities in developing CardLink were installa-
tion and operating costs, convenience and
straightforward management of access rights.
What reactions do you get?
Enthusiastic ones! Our customers particu-
larly like the variety of stand-alone compo-
nents on offer. And, obviously, the ease of in-
stallation. Since all access media are managed
centrally, if a badge is lost or left at home it
can be blocked very simply and a replacement
issued. The system administrator also has a
complete overview of who has access to what
and when at all times. So this is a real gain in
security.
how do you see the prospects for CardLink?
We see great potential for the future —
and not only for CardLink, but for Total Access
as a whole. CardLink can be scaled up endless-
ly and its design is very open so it can be
adapted to a company’s future requirements —
an advantage which is very important to cus-
tomers who already have a Kaba solution
in place. The key concepts here are migration
and protecting your investment. We offer
our customers complete solutions — from a
single source, using the latest technology.
Total Access in fact.
*Mike Segmüller, Senior Vice President,
is Head of Competence Center Access +
Workforce Management at Kaba.
Robust and multifunctional
Resistente y multifuncional | Con la nueva terminal BNet 95 60,
Kaba completa su gama de productos para el área de gestión de datos
de empresa. Esta terminal, económica y resistente, dispone de más
de 20 teclas de funciones, así como de seis softkeys para funciones es
peciales, lo que le permite satisfacer los más variados requisitos. Se la
puede manejar fácilmente incluso llevando guantes.
Acceso controlado de bicicletas | El equipo Kentaur bicycle interlock
de Kaba ofrece una nueva solución para introducir bicicletas en re
cintos de empresas con altos requisitos de seguridad. La unidad con
siste en una esclusa para bicicletas, dotada de lazos inductivos y
equipada con un sistema de pesaje en el interior de la esclusa, que
permite únicamente el paso de bicicletas, cuyos pesos estándar están
previamente registrados.
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Security Update no.36—2/2007 | KABA | �9
PRAXIS
Kaba elo manager is the name of the central management
software for the Kaba elolegic and Kaba elostar stand-alone lock-
ing systems. Version V3 of the software was successfully intro-
duced and is currently available in 15 languages.
Now, an even more advanced software is coming onto the
market, making the programming of Kaba elolegic installations
even more user-friendly and clear. New functions for cupboard
locks or for the Kaba c-lever door fitting solution will be easy to
configure. And, for solutions where a locking system needs to be
managed from more than one workstation, a new network-capa-
ble multiple-workstation version will now be available.
Kaba elo manager V3.1 will operate with Microsoft VISTA,
Windows XP and 2000 and is expected to be available on the mar-
ket in the fourth quarter of 2007.
User-friendliness and versatility are key
Despite being transparent, the WK2 sliding wall system of-
fers an enhanced level of protection against forced entry. It has
passed all static and dynamic tests and successfully withstood at-
tempted entry with tools at resistance classification level 2.
The automatic bolting system FLAP-VERI, a strengthened
sliding leaf setup containing security glass and a secure floor-lev-
el guide system hinder break-in. The WK2 sliding wall system
combines flexible separation of space with enhanced protection
and is ideal for insurance companies, pharmacies or banks with
24-hour service areas.
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Transparent, flexible – secure
Transparente, flexible — seguro | El panel divisorio corredizo WK2 ha
superado todas las pruebas necesarias para ser clasificado en el nivel
de resistencia 2. A pesar de su transparencia, el panel opone gran re
sistencia contra los intentos no autorizados de apertura. Es especial
mente adecuado para compañías de seguros, farmacias, droguerías o
bancos con zonas de servicio 24 horas.
Comodidad de uso y versatilidad por encima de todo | Kaba elo mana
ger es el nuevo software de gestión para administrar los sistemas inde
pendientes de cierre Kaba elolegic und Kaba elostar. La versión 3.1, que
facilita aún más la gestión de las instalaciones de Kaba elolegic, saldrá
al mercado en el cuarto trimestre de 2007. Será compatible con Micro
soft VISTA, Windows XP y 2000 y estará también disponible en una
nueva “versión de mayor capacidad” adaptable a la red.
When Kaba toyed with the idea,
about thirty years ago, of automating the
calculation of locking plans, the comput-
er program which was specially designed
to do this was quickly scrapped. “The
computer will never be able to replace
the human mind. It cannot think ahead or
include possible extensions to the system
in its calculations,” explains Viktor
Niffenegger, Head of Business Unit at
Kaba Wetzikon. Thus, locking plans are
still largely worked out by hand — or rath-
er “by head”. Nonetheless, since the be-
ginning of the 1980s, computers have
been used to carry out certain individual
steps and to check the plans, making the
job of permutation a little easier.
“The locking plan for an apartment
block is relatively easy to work out, at
least for a permutation professional,”
says Anita Helbling, Team Leader Permu-
tation. “But when it comes to a major site
with several thousand locks, somewhere
like Zurich Airport, then people’s heads
soon start to hurt.” It is a bit like a Sudo-
ku master class. They will puzzle over it
for days, juggling numbers and different
combinations, until it is finally worked
out. The permutation codes are then sent
securely to the production equipment
and the keys and cylinders are manufac-
tured in-house. The combinations used
remain permanently blocked for other
installations.
In theory, there are around 18 qua-
drillion possible permutations for the
system Kaba star. “In order to ensure
optimum security, we have set ourselves
very high standards, deliberately using
only some of the possibilities,” Viktor
Niffenegger continues. It is stipulated,
for instance, that a Kaba star cylinder
must have a minimum of tumbler pins.
The depth of the different depressions ar-
ranged on the key is also precisely de-
fined. In addition, baffles are built into
the cylinder. All these components make
Kaba cylinders what they are: a night-
mare for burglars.
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What is permutation?Permutation refers to the calculation of dif-ferent possible combinations as to how the small depressions on the surface of a key are to be arranged. The two sides of the key give a left-hand and right-hand hole pat-tern. There are also additional, inclined holes and ones on the edge of the key, all in variable depths and arrangements. In theo-ry, around 18 quadrillion permutations are possible in the Kaba star system. however, the high standards which Kaba sets limit the range of possibilities — for the sake of greater security.
Permutation: Sudoku master class In an apartment block, every key must fit the main entrance, the cellar and the garage, but at the same time
must open only one apartment and its mailbox. How do you ensure that a key only opens the right doors?
The magic word is permutation.
Permutación: Sudoku para campeones | En un edificio de viviendas, cada llave tiene que servir
para abrir la puerta de entrada, el sótano y el garaje, pero a la vez sólo deberá servir para abrir
un piso y su correspondiente buzón. Estos requisitos se reflejan en un plan de cerraduras. A
partir de este plan se hace el cálculo de la permutación, es decir la ubicación exacta de las per
foraciones en las llaves. Incluso hoy en día no hay ordenador que pueda realizar por completo
los cálculos necesarios — el ordenador realiza simplemente funciones de apoyo y el control pos
terior. Para una llave Kaba star son posibles en teoría unos 18 billones de permutaciones.
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Success at CeBIT
It was positively buzzing at the exhi-
bition center in Hanover: 480,000 visi-
tors — an increase of over 10 % against
last year — and a range of innovations for
business clients, the public sector and
private use were to be seen at CeBIT
2007, held on 15 to 21 March. As one of
more than 6,000 exhibitors from 79
countries, Kaba had a prominent two-
floor stand and boasted a 15 % increase
in visitor numbers. “We are very satis-
fied,” said Michael Hensel, General Man-
ager of Kaba Dreieich. “For Kaba and
its software partners, CeBIT was once
again a complete success. The active in-
terest shown in our systems will provide
an additional impetus to growth.”
The most prominent visitor to the
Kaba stand was Günther Oettinger, Head
of government of the state of Baden-
Württemberg. In conversation with
Rudolf Weber, CEO of the Kaba Group,
and Michael Hensel, he inquired about
Kaba and showed particular interest in
the security interlock which also makes
use of biometrics.
Distinguished collaboration
Alstom Transport has selected Kaba
as its “Preferred Supplier” for access
control solutions across Europe. Prior
to being awarded this distinction, prod-
ucts and processes underwent a two-day
audit at the end of March to ensure they
met the client’s quality requirements.
For a number of years now, Kaba has
been supplying Alstom Transport with
locking technology for rail transport, in-
cluding for the TGV Eurostar. Kaba cylin-
ders are used in release mechanisms
in the train power supply systems and are
subject to the most stringent of safety
requirements.
With 25,600 staff in over 60 coun-
tries, Alstom Transport is one of the
world’s leading providers of solutions for
rail transport.
Éxito en la CeBIT | La feria CeBIT 2007, cele
brada del 15 al 21 de Marzo, destacó por
los 480.000 visitantes y por un gran número
de innovaciones. Kaba estaba bien ubicada
entre los más de 6.000 expositores, registran
do un importante aumento de visitantes del
15 %. El visitante más ilustre fue Günther
Oettinger, Presidente de la Comunidad de
BadenWürttemberg. Conversando con Rudolf
Weber, CEO del Grupo Kaba, y con Michael
Hensel, director gerente de Kaba Dreieich,
Oettinger recabó información sobre Kaba.
Premio a la cooperación | Alstom Transport,
líder mundial en soluciones para transporte
ferroviario, ha elegido a Kaba, en el marco de
una auditoría de producto en Marzo de 2007,
como “Preferred Supplier” a nivel europeo
para Access Control. Kaba suministra desde
hace años tecnología de cierre para el sector
de transporte ferroviario, entre otros para
el TGV Eurostar.
Imprint
Security Update is published in spring and fall in English (15,000 copies) and German (19,000 copies).18th year
Publisher
Kaba Management + Consulting AG8153 Rümlang, Switzerlandwww.kaba.com
Editors
JeanLuc Ferrazzini Chief Communications Officer
Volker BachmannSimone FischerAnita GigerSophie KnechtWerner KühnleinCarole LeublerJürg NyffeneggerJoachim SchmidtDaniela Schöchlin
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Major project in Paris
In spring 2007, Kaba Gilgen was com-
missioned by the RATP (Régie Autonome
des Transports Parisiens), which operates
the Paris Métro, for Europe’s first and
biggest modernization project installing
platform screen doors, a project totaling
CHF 70 million.
By 2011, lines 1 and 13 will be equipped
on a stage-by-stage basis with 2,000 fully
automatic platform screen door systems
half-height (PSDH). They separate the plat-
form from the track, which not only pro-
vides enhanced comfort and safety for
passengers, but also enables service capa-
city to be increased significantly. For this
project, Kaba has designed special “bijou”
PSDH which — thanks to their transparent
construction — will combine in an optimal
fashion with the historic architecture of
the Paris underground system.
After successfully completed large-
scale projects in New York and Hong Kong
and with ongoing projects in Kaohsiung,
Taipei, Shanghai and Beijing, Kaba Gilgen
now also breaks into the European mar-
ket.
gran proyecto en París | En primavera de
2007 Kaba Gilgen se ha llevado la adjudica
ción para el primer proyecto europeo de mo
dernización de puertas de andenes de metro.
Dotado con un presupuesto de 70 millones
de francos suizos, se trata del mayor proyec
to de este tipo en Europa.
Trade showsFerias profesionales
malbex �007 19. 9.—22. 9. 2007 Kuala Lumpur
Salon Solutions 3. 10.—4. 10. 2007 Geneva
Inter Airport Europe9. 10.—12. 10. 2007 Munich
KIOSKCOm East10. 10.—11. 10. 2007New York
ATA management Conference20. 10.—23. 10. 2007 Orlando
Systems 23. 10.—26. 10. 2007 Munich
Safety & Security Asia31 . 10. —2. 11. 2007 Singapore
China Public Security Expo1. 11.—4. 11. 2007 Shenzhen
glass Technology India 15. 11 .—18. 11 . 2007 Mumbai
Int’l hotel/motel & Restaurant Show 11. 11.—13. 11. 2007 New York
Sicherheit11. 11.—13. 11. 2007 Zurich
Intersec 13. 1.—15. 1. 2008 Dubai
hotel World25. 2.—27. 2. 2008 Las Vegas
CeBIT 4. 3.—9. 3. 2008 Hanover