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Security leaders 'lock' together to simplify campus card encoding

Monday, May 23, 2005

Following a successful beta test at Vanderbilt University, Onity and Diebold are ready to roll out a new dual interface that eliminates duplicate entries and double encoding, allowing easier access to residence halls. Some 20 colleges ahve already requested the new integrated system.


Onity and Diebold to save universities time and money after successful Vanderbilt swipe ATLANTA - Thanks to the development of an interface between Onity’s Integra Electronic locking system and Diebold’s CS Gold Access software, colleges and universities using both companies’ systems will no longer have to touch their key cards multiple times–a single card can be encoded on both tracks two (CS Gold) and three (Onity) at once, eliminating the need for duplicate entry and double encoding. The interface allows for simplified card encoding for multiple functions and seamless off-line lock integration, allowing easier access to residence halls for students. After a successful beta test at Vanderbilt University, the interface is now released for use. Approximately 20 colleges have already requested the popular integrated system. “At Onity, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to provide the best solutions and choices for our customers-and a partnership with Diebold was a perfect means to do that,” said Onity’s Vice President of Marketing Adam Yapkowitz. “When Diebold’s customers requested off-line electronic lock options, we sought to join forces with another world-renowned company to provide this solution rather than developing something internally,” said Brad Stephenson, vice president for Diebold’s Card System division. “With Onity, we were able to streamline encoding and data retrieval-cutting our customers’ workload in half.” For more information about Onity’s Integra Electronic locking system and Diebold’s CS Gold Access software, visit www.onity.com and www.diebold.com. About Onity Since 1941, Onity has become the world leader in delivering the finest electronic locks backed by legendary service, and has a sales and service network that spans more than 115 countries. With stand-alone electronic locks installed on more than 3 million doors globally, Onity’s ever-expanding family of electronic solutions today includes Electronic locking systems, Electronic in-room safes, and Energy management solutions. About Diebold Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 14,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold reported revenue of $2.4 billion in 2004 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol `DBD.’ For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.diebold.com.

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