University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and CBORD Revolutionize Campus Access with Launch of Mobile Credentials
13 January 2024 - 5:48AM
In a leap toward modernizing campus access, the University of
Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is set to officially launch mobile
credentials. This initiative marks a transformative shift, allowing
students, faculty and staff to seamlessly access campus facilities,
pay for dining and retail items, open doors and complete
transactions, replacing the traditional plastic ID cards.
Mobile credentials offer a secure, convenient and contactless
solution for campus access, aligning with the growing demand for
innovative and efficient technologies in educational institutions.
UTC's decision to adopt this technology demonstrates its commitment
to providing an enhanced environment for its community.
"Today's students expect connectivity and convenience, and we
are thrilled to partner with the University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga in delivering a solution that not only meets but
exceeds these expectations," said Dan Park, president and CEO of
CBORD. "Our collaboration with UTC has been a journey of
innovation, and the launch of mobile credentials is a testament to
the success of this partnership."
Mobile Credentials: Better for Students and the
Environment
UTC's launch of mobile credentials presents an environmentally
conscious move, offering the opportunity to replace over 9,000
plastic cards. This transition aligns with sustainability goals and
reduces the institution's ecological footprint.
Partnering to Provide an Elevated Campus
Experience
This is really an exciting time for campuses as they recognize
the digital transformation happening in the access control
industry. HID is thrilled to partner with the University of
Tennessee at Chattanooga for the rollout of their mobile
credentials. Mobile credentials begin to align with modern-day
campus objectives – sustainability initiatives, smart buildings,
frictionless access, unifying departments, integrating systems,
increasing security and really enhancing the overall campus
experience.
UTC worked with HID and CBORD, deploying HID Mobile Access®
solutions with Seos as the underlying credential technology. UTC
upgraded its access control hardware to the Signo reader line along
with the Omnikey 5427 for all other third-party use cases across
campus. Importantly, while mobile access eliminates the need for
physical access cards, the highly versatile Signo Readers support
the widest range of credential technologies via native Bluetooth,
Near Field Communication (NFC) and digital wallets. Those who
choose to can continue using their physical ID cards until they are
ready to transition to mobile access.
The Path to Seamless Campus Access
Starting Jan. 3, 2024, students, faculty and staff at UTC are
experiencing a new era of campus access. The mobile credentials
empower them to unlock doors, access campus facilities and enjoy
the array of services available with a simple tap on their
smartphones or smartwatches.
Ginny Reese, assistant director, UTC admissions, is pleased with
the mobile credential solution. “I’ve seen lots of changes over the
long time I have been here at UTC, and this one I truly can say is
one of the better ones that makes my life easier and hopefully
others. My anxiety level is down since I don’t have to keep up with
my keys — because you all know we always have our phones.
Seriously, it takes less time for me to do things such as enter the
building and copy documents. From what I’ve always been told, time
is money, so that should be a win for everyone.”
About the University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a national model
for metropolitan universities. In collaboration with its many
regional partners, UTC offers an experiential learning environment
with outstanding teaching scholars in bachelor's, master's and
doctoral programs.
About HID
HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places
and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work
productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions
give people convenient access to physical and
digital places and connect things that can be
identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people
around the world use HID’s products and services to navigate their
everyday lives, and billions of things are connected through HID’s
technology. We work with governments, educational institutions,
hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses and some
of the most innovative companies on the planet.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID has over 4,500 employees
worldwide and operates international offices that support more than
100 countries. HID is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more
information, visit www.hidglobal.com.
About CBORD
CBORD, a Roper Technologies company (ROP: Nasdaq), is the
world's leading provider of campus card and cashless systems, food
and nutrition service management software, integrated security
solutions and commerce platforms for higher education, healthcare,
senior living and business campuses. With over 10,000 organizations
using CBORD solutions globally, the company is committed to
delivering innovative and comprehensive technology solutions that
enhance the daily lives of students, patients, residents, staff and
administrators. Learn more at cbord.com.
For media inquiries, please contact: Sarah Mitchell
snm@cbord.com
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